The NV2 Rhinospirometer is a stand-alone device which allows the measurement of portioning of airflow between two nasal passages and provides a Nasal Partitioning Ratio (NPR).
The NV2 Rhinospirometer has a number of benefits to the user:
Aids selection of patients for Septoplasty
Software compatible with Windows 10
Rapid test which requires minimal patient co-operation
Provides the user with documented confirmation of the success of the procedure
Pre/Post challenge or operative comparisons
Anatomical or conical nose pieces for rapid connection
Small & lightweight
Used with subjects who have a Septal Deviation, clinical work has identified a key ratio, above which subjects are likely to benefit from surgery and below which, they are unlikely to benefit.
As the patient breathes in through two nasal adaptors, the volume of air through each side of the nose is measured. A nasal partitioning ratio (NPR) can be easily calculated from the nasal volumes.
Clinical work published suggests that NPR values within a range of +/-0.3 are normal while figures greater than that indicate a degree of asymmetry, which may benefit from surgery.
Developed in conjunction with the Common Cold Centre Cardiff University, UK.
Dimensions - 21x8x15cm
Weight - 2kg
Supply Voltage - Universal (Free-standing model) / USB (PC Link)
Power Consumption - 3 watts
Repeatability - > 2% FSD
Volume Accuracy (0–5L) - > 3% FSD
Standards - BS EN 60601-1: Edition 3.1 plus EMC Edition 4, Class IM, CE Mark
Warmup Time - 5 Minutes