Our BBB1LP Breath by Breath Respirometry Package is designed to measure both steady-state and dynamic changes in human metabolic rate under a variety of test conditions. VO2, VCO2, VO2max, resting metabolic rate (RMR), Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER), and a host of other physiological and pulmonary parameters may be measured on a breath-by-breath basis using this package.

Description

The Breath-by-Breath Respirometry Package is easy to set up and use, and has all the accuracy of metabolic cart systems which cost many times more. All of the accessories such as face masks, holders, flow calibration kit, etc. are supplied with the package. Inhaled and exhaled breath is analyzed by the rapid response O2/ CO2 analyzer (S147) at a sampling rate of 50 Hz so that the entire breath waveform is displayed graphically in real time. The breath waveform and end-tidal O2 and CO2 are clearly displayed, even during vigorous exercise. All data are collected and displayed graphically. Data interface and software (compatible with both PC and Macintosh) are supplied with the package.

Features

Rapid response infrared CO2 and laser diode O2 analyzers in one instrument S147
Differential pressure sensor pneumotach spirometer
Heart rate monitor

Applications

Human Respirometry O2 and CO2 Measurements
Human Metabolic Rate Studies
Pulmonary Studies – Spirometry
Resting and Exercise Breath by Breath Analysis
Cardio-pulmonary Studies

Components

S147 Rapid Response O2/CO2 Analyzer
B301 Nafion RH Equilibrator
S182 Wireless Heart Rate Monitor
C901 Logger Pro Sofware
C610 x2 LabQuest Mini Interface
F500 Flowmeter
A505 Face Masks (2 large, 2 med)
A506-neo neoprene face mask holder
A510 Pneumotach spirometer
A511 Pneumotach adapter
Sample Pneumotach Tubing and Connectors (Q13606)
Flow Calibration Kit (Q13756)
BBB1LP Accessory Kit (tubing, connectors, screwdriver)

References

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