MasterScreen IOS: The impulse oscillation spirometer that redefines the accuracy of respiratory diagnostics
CareFusion's MasterScreen IOS represents a new generation of respiratory diagnostic devices combining technological power, patient comfort and clinical efficiency. By integrating conventional spirometry and impulse oscillometry in a single compact device, it offers a comprehensive approach to lung function assessment, particularly effective in detecting small airway obstruction, which is often not identified by spirometry alone.
One of the major advantages of this device is its ability to provide reliable results from simple, calm breaths, without any particular effort on the part of the patient. This non-invasive method is based on measuring the resistance (R) and reactance (X) of the airways during a quiet breath, making it ideal for young, elderly or neuromuscular patients. Compared to traditional methods, the MasterScreen IOS offers increased sensitivity for detecting bronchial hyperresponsiveness, post-bronchodilator effects and peripheral obstructions.
The SentrySuite™ software, at the heart of the system, facilitates the examination process by guiding the technician with clear, customisable messages. It also enables automatic artefact detection, analysis of multiple trials with optimised averaging, and provides automated interpretation according to ATS/ERS recommendations. The intuitive interface of SentrySuite™ improves test repeatability and optimises the reliability of results. Thanks to the integration of the APS Pro (Aerosol Provocation System) module, the MasterScreen IOS also allows specific or non-specific bronchial provocation tests to be performed using a simplified and cost-effective protocol.
The device also stands out for its flexibility of use: it can be used as a stationary device or in a portable version with a laptop, and is suitable for hospital wards, outpatient clinics and occupational medicine. This portability, combined with unique flow sensor technology for the entire respiratory testing platform (IOS, spirometry, plethysmography, DLCO), ensures consistent measurements and facilitates equipment expansion.
Finally, the MasterScreen IOS meets the most stringent quality control and hygiene requirements, thanks to its complete disinfection options or the use of single-use filters. Designed for ease of use, it allows healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while relying on reliable and accurate technology.
With the MasterScreen IOS, CareFusion offers an essential tool for healthcare professionals who want to go beyond traditional spirometry and obtain a more detailed and differentiated view of respiratory disorders.
