Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) is the ratio between the volume of Carbon Dioxide produced and the volume of Oxygen being used (VCO2 /VO2).
Metabolic function during exercise is most often analyzed by interrogating the gas exchange occurring in the lungs of an exercising subject.
For a typical metabolic study for exercise physiology, the following variables are recorded:
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An exercise physiology equipment kit suitable for conducting respiratory gas analysis and metabolic measurements in student laboratories investigating the effects of exercise.
Exercise Physiology Accessory Kit
Contains items related to spirometry and gas analysis for use with the Exercise Physiology System.
The Spirometer is a precision differential pressure transducer for measurements of respiration flow rates. ADInstruments provides spirometry accessories for a range of respiratory experiments.
The Spirometer Pod is ideal for teaching, which provides entry level human respiratory flow measurements using an appropriate...
Can be attached to the the Gas Mixing Chamber and Gas Analyzer for CO2 and O2 analysis in metabolic studies.
For use with the gas analyzer. Has a 4.7L capacity for collecting, mixing and sampling expired respiratory gases.
Creates a platform allowing you to acquire biological signals from multiple sources simultaneously and apply advanced calculations and plots.
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Performance Testing
Respiratory Gas Analysis
Indirect Calorimetry
Pulmonary Function Analysis
Exercise Testing
Anaerobic Threshold
The simultaneous measurement of respiratory gas concentrations and airflow with our metabolic systems permits the calculation of the following metabolic signals:
Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) is the ratio between the volume of Carbon Dioxide produced and the volume of Oxygen being used (VCO2 /VO2).
Spirometry is a non-invasive method of lung function testing, which measures the volumetric flow rate of air inhaled and exhaled. From this respiratory flow signal respiratory volume for a given time frame can be calculated using a simple integral.
The changes in this gas mixture between inhalation and exhalation, combined with a measurement of respiratory flow, can be used to estimate metabolic rate.
Temperature is a useful tool in determining many factors such as subject health or the stability of an experimental preparation. It is also usefulas a calculation factor for comparing measurements taken in different states.
Accurately measure the volume of gas exhaled during respiration.
ADInstruments systems provide an integrated solution to advance life science research. With the combination of LabChart or LabChart Lightning analysis software and a PowerLab data acquisition unit, you have the flexibility to collect and synchronize a wide range of signals for analysis. We also offer a range of LabChart compatible solutions able to stream directly in LabChart.
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High-performance data acquisition hardware designed for life science research. PowerLab is engineered for precise, consistent, reliable data acquisition, giving you the reproducible data you need while meeting the strictest international safety standards.
LabChart software is designed specifically for life science data and provides up to 32 channels for data display and analysis options that are powerful and easy to use. With auto-recognition of ADI and LabChart Compatible hardware, multi-window views, one touch recording, simultaneous recording from multiple devices, specialized preconfigured settings, easy sharing options and an interface that can be customized to show only the features you want to use.
Blood Pressure signal recorded with ADInstruments' Human NIBP System
Metabolic testing with LabChart's Metabolic Module
Spirometry testing with LabChart's Spirometry Extension
The comments feature in LabChart is a great way to mark events of special interest during recording, for example increased speed or change in activity. During analysis, you can then use these comments to quickly and easily navigate LabChart Data Files. If you have planned events, you can also preset comments prior to recording. Watch this video to learn more ×
Additional acquisition and analysis features and add-ons to support your Metabolic studies:
In this module you can easily calculate and display ventilatory parameters such as VCO2, VO2, VE and RER online from measurements of %O2, %CO2 and air flow.
Metabolic
MLS240/8
Provides calibration of respiratory flow and volume recordings, calculated tidal volume, minute ventilation, PIF, PEF, respiration rate, FVC, FEV1 and can construct flow-volume loops.
Spirometry
Free download
Provides comprehensive set of tools for real-time or offline analysis and display of variation in heart rate during rest or exercise.
HRV
MLS310/8
Simultaneously record and synchronize video in your LabChart data file. Replay to observe video and physiological data together.
Video Capture
MLS320/8
Spirometry Extension: How to Calibrate Respiratory Flow
LabChart's Video Capture Module is indispensable for those interested in the simultaneous...
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