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Elite Plethysmograph

The MedGraphics Elite Body Plethysmograph provides fast, easy testing of all patients, from pediatric through adult.  When combined with BreezeSuite software, the Elite becomes a powerful diagnostic tool for the clinician while simplifying testing and increasing productivity for the technician and lab.  The Elite expands diagnostic capabilities by measuring thoracic gas volume (TGV), providing the most accurate measure of lung volumes.  Airway resistance by plethysmography also increase sensitivity in identifying lung diseases and is ideal for assessing airway obstruction reversibility.

As with all MedGraphics systems, the Elite utilizes the patented preVent pneumotach.  This lightweight, accurate flow device meets or exceeds all ATS/ERS standards and helps protect against cross contamination.  Its snap-in, snap-out design makes it easy to install and remove.  Changing the preVent before each patient provides the most dependable and cost-effective infection control available, eliminating the need for bacterial filters.  The preVent can be used either as a disposable or a reusable component, with or without a filter.

The Elite Series offers a unique "zero-clearance" door.  If space is limited in your lab, the Elite allows you to position the system without having to worry about clearance for the plethysmograph door.  The door simply wraps around the system, out of the way, providing the smallest possible footprint available anywhere.  Yet the Elite has plenty of room for patients over 400 lbs (180 kgs).

The Elite Series is available in three models. Depending on model, the Elite offers complete Spirometry, Diffusing Capacity (DLco), Lung Volumes by Nitrogen Washout and/or Plethysmography, and Airway Resistance.


 
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MedGraphics® Elite Series™   Plethysmograph Specifications:
 Arm Adjustments:
  • Vertical Extension: 51 cm (20")
  • Horizontal Extension:  35.5 cm (14")
  • Radius of Extension:  180°

Internal Volume 

  • 699 Liters

Size

  • Height:  175 cm (69.5")
  • Circumference:  287 cm (113")
  • Diameter (Door closed) 93 cm (37")

Weight

  • 181 kgs (400lbs)


Elite with an adult [74 inches (188 cm) 220 lbs (100kg)] and a child comfortably inside.


6'7" (200.7) gentleman
Testing is possible on all sizes of patients,
from children through adults
 


 Flow Device
  • Bi-directional differential pressure
  • preVent pneumotach
  • Patent Number: #5,038,773 & #5,119,825
  • Range:  ± 18 L/sec
  • Accuracy: ± 3% or 50 ml, whichever is greater (meets or exceeds ATS/ERS clinical performance standards)
  • Resolution:  8.64 ml/sec
  • Deadspace:  39ml

MedGraphics N2 Analyzer
 
(Elite DX model)

  • Type:  Emission spectrophotometry
  • Patent Number:  #4,898,465
  • Range: 0-80%
  • Response: <50 msec (10-90% full scale)

MedGraphics Diffusion Analyzer
  (Elite DL & Elite Dx Models)

  • Type:  Gas Chromatography
  • Minimum Sample Size: 3 ml

Gas Requirements

  • Compressed air (20 psi)
  • 100% Helium (10-28 psi) 
      (Elite DL & Dx Models)
  • DLCO mix (135 psi) 
      (Elite DL & Dx Models)
      Ne: 0.5%
      CO: 0.3%
      O2: 21%
      N2: balance
  • 100% Oxygen (135 psi) Elite Dx Model

Models

  • Elite D (Spirometry, TGV & Raw)
  • Elite DL (Spirometry, TGV, Raw, & DLco)
  • Elite Dx (Spirometry, TGV, Raw, DLco, 
    & N2 washout lung volumes)

Construction

  • Aluminum/Acrylic

Power Requirements

  • 100V/50Hz@2.5A
  • 110V/50Hz@2.5A"
  • 230V/50Hz@1.75A
  • 100V/60Hz@2.5A
  • 110V/60Hz@2.5A

    

All specifications are subject to change without notice.