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Key takeaways:
- The GentleTouch Respiratory Effort Patch is a belt-free sensor for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients undergoing sleep or neurodiagnostic testing.
- It utilizes PVDF technology to deliver thoracic or abdominal respiratory effort waveforms.
- The patch is fully disposable, features an adhesive backing for repositioning, and comes in a universal size.
Dymedix Diagnostics has revealed a new pediatric respiratory monitoring solution, the GentleTouch Respiratory Effort Patch. The belt-free sensor is designed to improve comfort and signal quality for neonate, infant, and pediatric patients undergoing sleep disorder or neurodiagnostic testing.
Engineered with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) technology, GentleTouch delivers clear, reliable thoracic or abdominal respiratory effort waveforms without the need for a restrictive elastic belt. It can be a more tolerable alternative for patients who struggle with traditional respiratory effort belts.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing pediatric diagnostics, we are excited to introduce GentleTouch as the latest addition to our Lullaby line of pediatric sensors,” says Todd Eiken, vice president of product development, in a release. “Incorporating PVDF technology into the GentleTouch respiratory effort patch results in a unique beltless monitoring solution. GentleTouch is very light and much more tolerable for sensitive patients. The PVDF technology provides an extremely fast response time and is exceptionally sensitive to respiratory effort movement.”
“We are very excited to address the increased interest in respiratory monitoring solutions in neonates and infant neurodiagnostic procedures,” says Troy Pridgeon, vice president of business development, in a release. “The GentleTouch effort waveform will assist greatly in identifying respiratory movement artifact within EEG and other data.”
According to Dymedix, key product benefits include:
- Fully disposable design for simple, hygienic use
- Adhesive backing allows repositioning to optimize respiratory movement capture
- Universal, one-size-fits-all format
The GentleTouch patch aims to offer clinicians a more flexible, patient-friendly solution that enhances workflow and improves data quality in pediatric respiratory monitoring.
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