Cardio-Pulmonary Suite

Using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) devices (Impedimed SFB7 or the Bodystat Quadscan 4000), percent body fat can be directly measured.

Pulmonary function tests and breath-by-breath physiological data can be captured on the field or on the ice using the Cosmed K4 b2. This portable device is designed to capture exercise response including oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide excretion (VCO2), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), energy expenditure, among others.

The measurement of hemodynamic response can be measured using one or both of the following instruments:

• The HIC-4000I Impedance Cardiograph is a non-invasive instrument for detecting and monitoring bioelectric impedance cardiography (ICG) signals. This system is primarily intended for the assessment of heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, basal thoracic impedance (Zo), rate of change of impedance (dZ/dt), pre-ejection period (PEP), delta-Z (dZ), heart sounds, and respiratory rate (R). A separate unit (SunTech Tango+™) is used in conjunction with the HIC-4000I Impedance Cardiograph to measure blood pressure.
• The Nexfin is a monitoring system used to monitor continuous non-invasive blood pressure and to trend beat-to-beat hemodynamic parameters, including systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, pulse rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance. The Nexfin uses a single finger sensor wrapped around a participant’s finger to make necessary measurements.
   

Ambulatory blood pressure data can be continuously recorded up to 24 hours using the Ambulo^TM 2400. Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate can be measured in adults eighteen years and older.

Ambulatory electrocardiogram data can be continuously monitored over a 24 hour period using the Burdick® 5LR digital holter recorder. This system detects and records pacemaker pulses in accordance with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

A complete lung function test including forced vital capacity (FVC), slow vital capacity (SVC), and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) can be measured using our metabolic carts, our portable spirometry units, or our plethysmographs all equipped with BreezeSuiteTM software. Additionally, other measurements can be obtained on our plethysmographs including thoracic gas volume, airway resistance, DLCO, among others.

Our dedicated walking hallway is 17 metres long by 2.4 metres wide and was designed to host a variety of walking tests without interruption. This space can equally be used for any research activity requiring this type of space. Other spaces are available for longer distance walking tests.