DESCRIPTION
It has been widely studied that respiratory diseases have a deep impact in other systems in the organism. Examples of this are the potential complications a patient can develop at muscular, cardiovascular or neurological levels, added to the respiratory system itself.
Nowadays, the assemblies employed for pneumological tests such as CO2 rebreathing, response to hypoxia, hypoxia altitude simulated test (HAST) and shunt calculation are complex, handmade systems that strongly depend on the experience and skills of the operator. Therefore, they are highly variable in terms of components, efficiency and interoperability.
To solve this need, the Single Circuit has been developed: a single assembly that covers all four tests, with little modification from test to test, reproducible, safe for clinical use and potential to become the standard to follow when performing the tests.
ADVANTAGES
- Integration in a single, modular device of four different respiratory tests, which to this day have to be performed separately.
- Fast transition from one test configuration to another, eliminating the need of disassembly-reassembly of the circuit.
- Active safety mechanisms integrated in the system.
- Compatible with modern, standard sensors (such as O2 or CO2 monitoring or oximeters).
- Easily washable or replaceable components
- Applicable in different levels of the health system, as well as research or education.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND MARKET OPPORTUNITY
In search of potential licensees and/or buyers.
TEAM
Eduardo Luis de Vito.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
European Patent application in progress.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Innovation Unit: unidad.innovacion.salud@navarra.es (+34 848 42 70 30).