FOI_7392

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7392

Date Request Received: 22/08/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 23/08/2023 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Respiratory Diagnostic Equipment

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: Could you please provide me with some information on what Respiratory Diagnostic Equipment (PFT,CPET, Spirometers, FeNo and so on) are currently in use across all the Hospitals and clinics within you NHS Trust. I am particularly interested in the equipment in the following departments or similar departments: -Cardio Respiratory -Pulmonary Function -Cystic Fibrosis -Outpatients -Paediatrics -Chest Clinic -Respiratory -Occupational Health -Primary Care -Preoperative Assessment -Anaesthetics I would like to know the following please: 1. The number of current devices in use 2. Manufacturer and type of device 3. Which hospitals and departments are they in 4. Date of installation 5. Which disposable bacterial/viral filter is being used for lung function testing.

Answer To Question 1: Please see attached document for Q1-4 Point 5 : The following filters are used: Company: Medical Graphics DESCRIPTION: Spiroguard with Nose Clip & Flange Mouthpiece (Vyaire) CODE: GVS-2800/22DAKZAUF001/0001 DESCRIPTION: Spiroguard with Nose Clip & Flange Bite Grip (Vyaire) CODE: GVS-2800/21BFKZAUC001/0001 To accompany this answer to question 1 please also see the documents listed below: FOI 7392 Q1-4.xlsx
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