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Background:
If you are concerned
about caloric intake for the sick or obese patient, a
metabolic measurement should be standard for every initial exam. It can be
used to screen for slow metabolism and to construct a truly customized
weight loss program. Periodic retesting will reveal the effect caloric
reduction or medication is having on a patient's metabolism.
ReeVue was designed
specifically for the physician to have hospital quality indirect
calorimetry without the bulk, expense, or complexity of traditional carts.
The printed results are formatted to assist in teaching energy balance to patients in a colorful and
easy to understand manner.
The ReeVue:
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Measures the oxygen
that the body consumes. Using this measurement, it calculates the number of
calories that an individual burns at rest in a day. This technique is
called Indirect Calorimetry. This information assists in nutritional
assessment and medical nutrition therapy.
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Provides on-screen and printed results in just 10 minutes. The
printout is ideal for maintaining records and will help the clinician
and patient to understand the results of the test.
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Does not require a
computer or manual calibration and is lightweight and portable.
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Provides an accurate
method for measuring VO2 (oxygen consumption) and RMR (resting
metabolic rate)
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Can be used for any
patient where a measurement of metabolic rate or oxygen uptake (VO2)
will be useful, including weight management and nutritional assessment
services.
Key Features:
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Accurate –
the ReeVue
has been validated against the clinical standard metabolic cart and
has demonstrated equivalent accuracy in resting volunteers for both
oxygen consumption and resting energy expenditure.
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Ease of Use
– When the ReeVue
is turned on, it automatically calibrates and is ready to use. After
the test is completed, results are presented on the display screen and
are printed directly to an optional printer. No computer or software
is needed to operate the REEVUE.
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Affordable
– the ReeVue
is priced at only a fraction of the cost of a standard metabolic cart.
Procedure:
Having
your metabolism checked with the Korr ReeVue is as easy as 1-2-3!
1…RELAX.
ReeVue
measures resting metabolic rate. It is important that you be able to reach
a resting state during your test. You should avoid activities such as
exercise or stressful situations that will prevent you from relaxing for
at least two hours prior to your test. Digesting a large meal, as well as
taking stimulants, such as caffeine, can raise your metabolic rate and
should also be avoided prior to your test.
2…GET
HOOKED UP. You will be able to sit or lie comfortably
while being tested. The technician will then place a nose clip on your
nose and you will be given a disposable mouthpiece to breathe through.
This mouthpiece is connected to the ReeVue by a hose that will measure how much oxygen you are breathing out. It is
very important that you breathe only through the mouthpiece so this
measurement will be correct. Both the mouthpiece and the tubing are
sterile items that will be used only for you.
3…BREATHE.
Finally, you just sit back and breathe. The ReeVue will indicate when it has calculated your metabolic rate. This takes
anywhere from 5-10 minutes. The more relaxed and even your breathing, the
quicker it will be able to determine your resting metabolic rate.
IT
IS JUST THAT EASY!!
In just 10 minutes, your doctor can
know precisely how many calories your body is burning. Your diet can then
be tailored to maintain the right caloric balance. Proper nutritional
assessment by Korr Medical Technologies can put you back on the road to
better health!
ReeVue
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