Geratherm Bodystik - Respiratory Device for PFT by German

The Bodystik optimizes patient comfort and procedures

The Bodystik full-body plethysmograph is designed with comfort in mind. Comfort of both, patients and users. Incorporating a sturdy swing-out-chair, patients with restricted mobility are able to access the box in comfort, this design also makes assisting patients with restricted mobility easier for the user.

The fully height adjustable arm is adjusted electronically via a simple and intuitive control panel, on the outside of the cabin, allowing for small adjustments even when the cabin door is closed. This compact electronic arm helps to increase the useable internal space of the Bodystik again adding to patient comfort.

The five large tempered safety glass windows of the Bodystik allow the patient a good view of the user during the test and so add to patient comfort under test conditions.

The large glass surfaces help to reduce non-compliance from patients who otherwise would not want to enter a body box. Patient, user Communication is via an intercom system with a microphone situated in the control panel and loudspeakers inside the Bodystik clear instructions can be given to the patient throughout the test procedure. 

The powerful BLUE CHERRY® software suite is enabled with functions that support the performance and control of breathing, thus the user is able to easily monitor and support the patient during testing. Bodystik optimises workflow and fits seamlessly into the daily clinical routines.

Full Body Plethysmography is widely considered the gold standard for Pulmonary function testing (PFT).

The Bodystik represents Geratherm Respiratory gold standard  PFT system allowing the measurement of respiratory resistance, lung volumes including residual volume as well as full spirometry and inspiratory expiratory pressure measurements.

Body plethysmography assists in the differential diagnosis of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases and can be important in identifying the cause of dyspnoea.

Easy cabin entry

The Geratherm Respiratory Bodystik followed a design process intent on improving the patient experience before, during and after the testing phase.

The cabin has been designed with an extremely low doorstep making cabin entry easier especially for elderly or infirm patients.

The unique Chair design swings out through 60 degrees to allow patients to sit down outside of the cabin and comfortably swing in for testing, a feature particularly useful for wheelchair users.

In an effort to make the Bodystik compatable with as many patients as possible both the chair and the measurement arm are both height adjustable, with the arm being adjustable during testing, from outside, without interrupting measurements.

The door is closed with the aid of electromagnetic locks, these can be opened from inside the cabin with a simple switch as well as outside and adding to patient security is the fact that the locks disengage automatically in the event of power failure.

Optimal patient care

The Bodystik is constructed from a sturdy aluminium framework ensuring stable reliable measurements and comfort is enhanced by ESD glazing on all sides as well as the top allowing a clear view of the surroundings and a bright comfortable feel to the interior.

The clear glazed panels allow clear visual communication, this goes hand in hand with the integrated intercom system allowing the patient to clearly hear the user’s instructions during the testing phase.