A word on spirometer calibration
One great benefit that the manufacturers of turbine-based spirometers—like the SDI Astra 300 or the Spirolab III—that gets emphasized is that the end-user doesn’t need to calibrate the spirometer to get accurate results. This is well and fine, but some practitioners will still have to perform regular calibration tests on their spirometers. If the spirometry … Read more
Maximizing profitability with your spirometer
Given that spirometers all take measurements of lung function, and given that reimbursements don’t depend on the equipment you use but on the tests themselves and the diagnoses, the financial benefits to your practice in running spirometry lay in the equipment’s ability to streamline your workflow, and save you time. The basic spirometry test uses … Read more
Summit Doppler Lifedop ABI System
If you’re an internist or family practitioner looking to expand your services, you may have heard of a vascular study, also called an ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) exam. The Summit Doppler Lifedop ABI system is the most basic in a series of ABI doppler devices offered by Summit Doppler. The system comes in a two-cuff package … Read more
