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Why Portable Metabolic Analyzers Are Replacing Traditional Lab Carts

The scope and use of metabolic analysis have significantly expanded over the past ten years, moving from traditional lab carts to portable metabolic analyzers. Historically, metabolic testing involved stationary metabolic carts—large, complex, and expensive systems usually set up in a hospital or lab for at-risk patients.  These carts have been fundamental for assessing VO₂max andContinue reading “Why Portable Metabolic Analyzers Are Replacing Traditional Lab Carts”

DU KAN AUKA Protocol: How to Test Swimmers with VO2 Master

Written by Alexander Broberg Skeltved, DU KAN AUKA Many have asked how to test swimmers in the pool with the VO2 Master. We now have the pleasure of presenting a detailed description of our approach. The portability of the VO2 Master makes it uniquely suitable for measuring oxygen consumption in the field. However, in swimming,Continue reading “DU KAN AUKA Protocol: How to Test Swimmers with VO2 Master”

VO2 Assessment: Comparison of Mobile Modified Technique with Standard CPET

October 2024 Conference: The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, American Society of AnesthesiologistsAt: Philadelphia Authors: David B Macleod, Duke University, Jeroen Molinger, Duke University, Marat Fudim, Duke University, Md. Mobashir Hasan, Arizona State University “A key component in the pre-operative assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is the measurement of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2). The ‘gold standard’ ofContinue reading “VO2 Assessment: Comparison of Mobile Modified Technique with Standard CPET”

Study: The Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro Metabolic Analyzer and Comparison with the Cosmed Quark

Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University, 1905 University Ave, 77340 Huntsville, TX USA P.R. Davis, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University, 925 City Central Ave, 77304 Conroe, TX, USA “Objectives: To test the reliability of the VO2 Master Pro and to compare it to the Cosmed Quark. Equipment and methods: Eight recreationalContinue reading “Study: The Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro Metabolic Analyzer and Comparison with the Cosmed Quark”