TransAir Questions & Answers
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Is testing time when using the TransAir reduced? |
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Yes! Since TLC is measured during the DLCO test, there is no need to make a separate measurement of FRC by helium dilution or nitrogen washout. Typical complete testing time including pre and post bronchodilator is 25 minutes. |
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Is the TransAir with ComPAS Freedom™ software easy to learn? |
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Yes! Complete novices in pulmonary function can be testing patients after a couple of hour's instruction. The software includes a magnificent Help library which can be accessed at any time during testing and includes pictorial and detailed instructions. | |
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Is the TransAir inexpensive to operate? |
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Yes! The TransAir only requires a single cylinder of DLCO gas for all tests. An 'H' cylinder of gas will allow for approximately 300 complete PFT studies. The TransAir does not require pre-packaged proprietary chemical filter packs or expensive chromatograph columns. No service contract is needed; a simple replacement of two cells by the user is all that is necessary approximately every 18 months. The TransAir will save you thousands of dollars in service and maintenance cost demanded by other manufacturers! | |
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Is the TransAir suitable for children or subjects with small capacities? |
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Yes! The pneumotachograph is highly sensitive and will easily measure very small volumes and flow rates. The single breath diffusion design using high discriminating analyzers is particularly well suited to sick patients or small children. | |
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Does the TransAir meet ATS and ERS recommendations? |
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Yes! Not only does this instrument meet and exceed all the new recommendations, the testing screens have been specifically designed around the guidelines and suggested protocols. | |
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Is the TransAir easy to calibrate? |
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Yes! Calibration is guided by clear pictorial displays. The instrument is supplied with a high quality 3-Liter syringe and all calibrations can be included in either final or quality assurance reports. | |
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Will the TransAir fit into a small office? |
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Yes! The TransAir has a very small footprint and is perfect for mobile situations or offices with limited space. The articulated arm and valve assembly can be directly mounted onto any desk surface. | |
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Can the TransAir be expanded into Plethysmography? |
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Yes! The Body Box 5500 will operate beautifully on the same computer sharing the TransAir. Final reports can present complete testing information from the two instruments in an elegantly concise and informative manner. |
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Does the TransAir offer bronchial challenge capability? |
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Yes! The standard ComPAS Freedom™ software, supplied with the TransAir, provides the following test options: Pre and post Flow Volume Loops, Simple Spirometry, MVV's, TLC by nitrogen recovery, DLCO, Bronchial Challenge and manual entry of ABG's and MIP/MEP's. | |
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Does the TransAir require a service contract? |
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Absolutely not! The TransAir is by far the least expensive PFT instrument to maintain on the market. The product is designed to operate reliably for over 15 years and the miniscule maintenance required can be easily performed by the end user. | |
