Description

FIRST utilizes OSCILLOMETRY or FOT (forced oscillatory technique) to detect and localize peripheral and central obstructions, as well as tidal Expiratory Flow Limitation (EFLt).
The compact, stand-alone design makes it easy to use in any setting, whether it’s in the clinic or in primary care offices.

Using FIRST, healthcare professionals can quickly identify and detect respiratory dysfunctions, supporting better diagnosis and a more effective treatment patient outcomes.

Product Features
• Stand-alone, truly portable system, battery powered, weight <500 gr.
• Color touch-screen display with user friendly interface for simple operation.
• Simple 10 “accepted tidal breaths” measurements and session with automatic discard of artefacts.
• Compliant with the latest international ERS standards.
• Color coded results for easy immediate evaluation.
• Patented fan-based design for the measurement of respiratory impedance and breathing pattern.
• Integrated Pulse Oxymetry sensor.
• Built-in accelerometer for the control of patient head and neck position during the test.
• Data can be downloaded into the RESMON PRO FULL (V3) device for further analysis of more parameters, extended data saving database integration, trend graphs and printed reports.

Measured Parameters
• Lung function by oscillometry (FOT):
within-breath (Total, Inspiratory and Expiratory)
Resistance and Reactance, tidal Expiratory Flow limitation (ΔXrs, patented), with color coded normal ranges.
• Breathing pattern: Minute ventilation (VE) for quality control of the measurement.
• Saturation and Heart rate (spot check).

Fields of Application
• Combined detection of airway obstruction, tidal expiratory flow limitation, saturation and heart rate in Asthma, COPD and patients with multiple comorbidities, pulmonary rehab and neuromuscular disorders.
• Measure of the respiratory response to therapeutic treatments aimed at improving airway obstruction, even at the bedside.
• Ideal for: Private clinics, specialists offices, rehabilitation, hospital wards, primary care, general practitioners, family pediatricians, diagnostic centers, occupational medicine for on-the-field measurements.