Breath Methane (CH4) Monitoring
Helping Detect Gastro-intestinal Disorders
The GastroCH4ECK™ portable breath CH4, H2 and O2 monitor allows health professionals to accurately detect a range of gastrointestinal disorders. An O2 reading is taken to motivate patients into providing an end-tidal sample. If they are unable to do this the GastroCH4ECK™ will automatically correct the reading saving the patient from embarrassment and having to carry out another test.
GastroCH4ECK Gastrolyzer Features
- Online breath sampling for instant results/span>
- Breath bag sampling for simultaneous testing of larger groups
- Requires calibration just once per month, saving precious time and calibration gas costs
- Fast warm up time of less than 20 minutes
- O2 correction for accurate results
- Real-time reading graph shown on screen to motivate patients and give instant results
- Consumables contain anti-bacterial filters for optimum infection control
Applications
The GastroCH4ECK combined methane and hydrogen breath test can be used to detect
- Carbohydrate Breakdown Deficiency
- Carbohydrate Malabsorbtion
- Lactose Intolerance
- Bacterial Overgrowth
- Determination of time passage through gut
How it works
Hydrogen is produced when bacteria in the gut act on undigested carbohydrates such as lactose and fructose in the large or small intestine. The hydrogen diffuses into the blood and is carried to the alveoli in the lungs. A hydrogen breath test can then detected the amount of hydrogen in expiratory air.
The GastroCH4ECK hydrogen and methane breath test instantly and accurately measures the amount of hydrogen in a single expired breath. Patients simply breathe into the mouthpiece and the result is displayed instantly on the touch screen. The GastroCH4ECK is a simple and affordable alternative to the traditional hydrogen breath test and invasive procedures such as biopsies.
Disposable mouthpieces, an integrated anti-bacterial filter and one-way valve ensure that the GastroCH4ECK is user friendly, safe and reliable.
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Consumables & Accessories
Instrument cleansing wipes
Bedfont supplies instrument cleansing wipes for cleaning the external surfaces of the monitor. Each wipe contains 1% cetrimide, a powerful antimicrobial detergent. Users can also use the wipes cleans their hands before handling the instruments.
IMPORTANT: Alcohol, or cleaning agents containing alcohol, should never be used to clean the monitor because alcohol can adversely affect the sensor within the instrument.
Clinical Papers
- NPL- GastroCHECK Test Report
- A Tursi et al - High Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among Patients
- C Croagh et al - Pilot Study on the effect of reducing dietary FODMAP intake on bowel function
- H Shelley et al. HBT in children 2009
- M Di Stefano et al.- Evaluation of Gastrolyzer clinical paper
- M Ledochowski et al - Increased serum amylase and lipase in fructose melabsorbers.pdf
- S Kumar et al Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- GastroCH4ECK, MEC and Quintron Comparison
News
Reviews
In all my 30 years as a consultant I have never had such an incredible piece of apparatus. It never fails (apart from the rare need for a new battery). I wish other medical equipment was so robust and dependable.
Dr Donald Bentley MB ChB DCH MSc FRCP FRCPCH- Consultant Paediatrician and Hon Senior Lecturer
1 1Health Protection Agency (HPA), Porton Down, Report No.43/06, pp.10-11.
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