| Question |
|
If
Yes, Consider |
|
If
No, Consider |
|
| Are
you or your staff members new to spirometry, and would
like to get started with as little time and effort as
possible? |
|
Simplicity |
|
Renaissance |
|
| Do
you need to perform a flow volume loop maneuver; a test
that includes a deep inhale? |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity |
|
| Do
you perform occupational testing that must comply with
NIOSH/OSHA standards? |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity |
|
| Do
you perform spirometry to submit with SSA disability
claims? |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity |
|
| Do
you wish to have the ability to customize the test
functions or report format? |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity |
|
| Would
you like to be able to view more than the best test
summary? |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity |
|
| Is
cost an important factor in which spirometer you choose? |
|
Simplicity |
|
Renaissance |
|
Simplicity™ vs. Renaissance® Comparison
| Features |
|
Simplicity
Spirometry System |
|
Renaissance
Spirometry System |
|
| Test
Capability |
|
FVC |
|
FVC,
flow volume loop, MVV |
|
| Parameters
Measured |
|
FVC,
FEV1, %FEV1, PEF, FEF25-75 |
|
FVC,
FEV1, %FEV1, PEF, FEF25-75, PEF FET, FIVC, PIF,
FEF50%/FIF50%, MVV |
|
| Test
Storage |
|
999
patients, stored internally |
|
Approximately
100 patients, stored on memory card |
|
| Predicted
Normals |
|
Adult:
Crapo
Pediatric: Hsu |
|
Adult:
Crapo, Morris, Knudson'76, Knudson'83
Pediatric: Hsu, Polger |
|
| Power
Source |
|
2
AA alkaline batteries |
|
Rechargeable
NICad battery |
|
| Warranty |
|
2
year Exchange Program |
|
5
Year Exchange Program |
|
| Printed
Report |
|
Formatted
fixed:
• VT and FV graphs, not selectable small size only
• No custom header
• Prints best test |
|
Format
configurable:
• VT and FV graphs, selectable, size configurable
• Customizable header
• Prints up to three best tests |
|
| 1994
ATS Compliance |
|
Yes |
|
Yes |
| Meets NIOSH/OSHA Standards |
|
No |
|
Yes |
| Meets SSA Disability
Requirements |
|
No |
|
Yes |
| Calibration Check Routine |
|
Yes, With 3 liter syringe
& adapter |
|
Yes,
with 3 liter syringe |
| Flow Sensor/Pneumotachs |
|
FSII |
|
FS200,
BD250 |
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