How much does a MedGem cost?
MedGem Starter Reorder Kits are available to give you everything you need for 40 more measurements, or you can upgrade to the MedGem System Kit. Licensed clinicians typically charge between $70-90 for a RMR measurement, so the MedGem Starter Kit allows you to generate between $2,800 – $3,600 in revenue.
What is a MedGem calorimeter?
The MedGem® indirect calorimeter is a FDA 510K-cleared Class II medical device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*. Your RMR is the amount of calories (energy) your body uses each day without activity.
What is a MedGem?
The MedGem is an FDA-approved, hand-held indirect calorimeter. Your body combines food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) with oxygen to produce energy. The MedGem measures the amount of oxygen the body consumes (VO2) and determines resting metabolic rate (RMR) in calories/day.
What equipment is used for indirect calorimetry?
Gas and flowrate measurements are essential components for accurate indirect calorimetry measurements. The most commonly used gas analyzers are paramagnetic O2 analyzers, galvanic O2 sensors, and infra-red CO2 analyzers (10, 25).
Why is indirect calorimetry the gold standard?
Indirect calorimetry (IC) is considered as the gold standard to determine energy expenditure, by measuring pulmonary gas exchanges. It is a non-invasive technique that allows clinicians to personalize the prescription of nutrition support to the metabolic needs and promote a better clinical outcome.
How accurate is Medgem?
Data were analysed using the Bland and Altman approach, based on a clinically acceptable difference between methods of 5%. Results: The mean bias (MGN-VM) was 10% and limits of agreement were -42 to 21% for cancer patients; mean bias -5% with limits of -45 to 35% for healthy subjects.
How does indirect calorimetry measure metabolic rate?
Indirect calorimetry is the method by which measurements of respiratory gas exchange (oxygen consumption, V O 2 and carbon dioxide production, V CO 2 ) are used to estimate the type and amount of substrate oxidized and the amount of energy produced by biological oxidation.
Is indirect calorimetry expensive?
Currently, the most accurate clinical tool used to measure REE is indirect calorimetry, which is expensive, requires trained personnel, and has significant error at higher inspired oxygen concentrations.
How does the medgem indirect calorimeter device work?
MedGem FDA-Approved Indirect Calorimeter The MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). The MedGem is an easy-to-use, handheld device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*.
How does the medgem and BodyGem measure RMR?
The MedGem and BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter by Microlife is a handheld, portable indirect calorimeter that measures oxygen consumption (VO2) and determine resting metabolic rate (RMR). The MedGem measurement is easy to administer and provides accurate results in 10 minutes or less. Learn More Contact Me!
How much does a medgem starter kit cost?
MedGem Starter Reorder Kits are available to give you everything you need for 40 more measurements, or you can upgrade to the MedGem System Kit. Licensed clinicians typically charge between $70-90 for a RMR measurement, so the MedGem Starter Kit allows you to generate between $2,800 – $3,600 in revenue.
Is there a medical device to measure RMR?
The MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). The MedGem is an easy-to-use, handheld device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*.