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The Quark CPET is a state-of-the-art metabolic cart for gas exchange analysis (VO2, VCO2) during exercise or resting protocols. High-quality components and super-fast analyzers assure unsurpassed accuracy, reliability, and real-time analysis of pulmonary gas exchange, even at high-intensity exercises. Quark CPET carries several built in features and can be integrated with additional modules for both clinical and performance testing.

The Quark RMR is a state-of-the-art metabolic cart for gas exchange analysis (VO2, VCO2) either at rest or during exercise. The available configurations make the Quark RMR the most versatile metabolic cart for applied research in human physiology. Quark RMR’s accuracy and reliability have been validated against Gold Standard methods either with spontaneously breathing subjects (at rest and during exercise) and mechanically ventilated patients.

The K5 is the 4th generation of the most popular wearable metabolic system, a breakthrough in exercise physiology and human performance assessment. It is the most innovative and versatile metabolic system ever created by COSMED, thanks to more than 25 years of experience with metabolic devices. The K5 features a list of new and unique features which expand the scope of metabolic testing from clinical exercise testing to performance assessment.

Q-NRG is the first Indirect Calorimeter specifically intended for Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) measurement on spontaneously breathing subjects. Indirect calorimetry provides an individual and dynamic metabolic assessment based on the actual physical status of the subject rather than estimating it on anthropometric data. Q-NRG is the result of COSMED’s collaboration with world-class institutes in the field of nutrition. Product concept and specifications have been designed together with the ICALIC Trial study group. This collaboration made possible the development of an accurate metabolic system simple to use.

The Quark RMR is a state-of-the-art metabolic cart for gas exchange analysis (VO2, VCO2) either at rest or during exercise. The available configurations make the Quark RMR the most versatile metabolic cart for applied research in human physiology. Quark RMR’s accuracy and reliability have been validated against Gold Standard methods either with spontaneously breathing subjects (at rest and during exercise) and mechanically ventilated patients.

Q-NRG is the first Indirect Calorimeter specifically intended for Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) in patients who are mechanically ventilated or spontaneously breathing and for healthy subjects. Indirect calorimetry provides an individual and dynamic metabolic assessment based on the actual physical status of the subject rather than estimating it on anthropometric data. Q-NRG is the result of COSMED’s collaboration with world-class institutes in the field of nutrition. Product concept and specifications have been designed together with the ICALIC Trial study group. This collaboration made possible the development of an accurate metabolic system simple to use.

Quark PFT is a modular and compact Pulmonary Function Testing system that allows accurate, repeatable, low cost tests over time. It has been designed to meet any physician’s configuration requirement, whether a full-featured PFT system or a basic configuration to start a private practice is needed. Quark PFT is powered by OMNIA, the new software platform, entirely designed and developed by COSMED. OMNIA provides an innovative and user-friendly interface (touch-screen ready) that allows operators to navigate and access features and testing with a minimal amount of training. OMNIA is available in a multi-language environment either as a stand-alone or as a client in a small or large network environment. All Quark PFT modules comply with the latest published ATS/ERS statements.

The Q-Box is the new generation body-box from COSMED for Gold Standard thoracic gas volume measurements. The measurement of Static Lung Volumes (TLC, RV, ITGV) and Airway Resistance and Conductance (RAW, GAW) with the body plethysmography technique guarantees highly accurate results and has become a necessity for any high-level respiratory pathophysiology laboratory. Latest hardware design and advanced software features make the Q-Box standout from the competition.

The Q-i2m module is a forced oscillation technique (FOT) system for the measurement of the mechanical properties of the respiratory system, total respiratory input impedance (Zrs), under tidal breathing conditions. FOT employs small-amplitude pressure oscillations superimposed on the normal breathing and, therefore, has the advantage of not requiring the performance of complex respiratory manoeuvres. The test is simple and fast and ideal for uncooperative patients or for those unable to perform forced expiratory manoeuvres, such as children or elderly people. Q-i2m superimposes a random signal to the patient’s breath and measure the respiratory apparatus response. The acoustic pulses are sent to the mouth at high frequency in casual sequence (Pseudo Random Noise - PRN). Q-i2m measures pressure and flow at the subject’s mouth while the imperceptible, low intense and high frequency pressure signal is applied. 

LCI is a more sensitive marker of abnormalities than FEV1, allowing early detection of disease in the smaller airways, down to small children. Innocor® LCI uses SF6 multibreath wash-out (MBW), standing out from the N2 MBW method: no influence of N2 back-diffusion into the lungs from blood and tissues, no impact of pure O2 on breathing pattern or gas exchange, considerably shorter testing time by wash-in during rebreathing, and no sensitivity to inspiratory leaks. The use of a fast-responding photoacoustic infrared gas analyser guarantees unmatched sensitivity, accuracy and stability.