Remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions leader Tenovi announced today that it is launching its remote Peak Expiratory Flow Meter (PFM). When combined with Tenovi’s Cellular Gateway, the device allows patients with asthma to transmit peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) and 1-second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) readings instantly to clinicians.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and effective monitoring of asthmatic symptoms is crucial for proper management.
Traditional peak flow meters are widely used to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEF), a key indicator of lung function in asthma patients. However, these connected health devices require manual recording and tracking of readings which are typically only accessible to a patient’s provider during an office visit.1
Remote monitoring of asthmatic patient parameters is highly desirable as it enables healthcare providers to view patient data in real-time, allowing for early intervention and better management of the patient’s condition.
“Today’s release of Tenovi’s cellular-connected peak flow meter is a major milestone as it empowers physicians to provide better patient care and allows for significantly better patient adherence compared to the alternatives in the market,” said Nizan Friedman, PhD., founder and CEO of Tenovi.
Clinical care research shows that measuring FEV1 is the gold standard for monitoring lung function.2 A recent study found that when remotely monitoring FEV1 measurements, asthma patients showed improved outcomes among patients with respiratory illness.3
The Tenovi Digital Peak Flow Meter is the newest member of the company’s growing number of cellular-connected devices available in the market. Tenovi serves as a remote patient monitoring company’s data aggregation, automation, and fulfillment arm.
“We are committed to continuing offering the most advanced RPM solutions to our telehealth, chronic care, software, and RPM service company partners,” said Friedman.
About Tenovi
Tenovi is a data aggregation and automation platform connecting medical device manufacturers with remote patient monitoring companies. They provide a growing number of medical device point solutions that connect with their proprietary cellular gateway to automate the transfer of patient vitals. Their API-driven fulfillment and automation services enable seamless deployment of remote patient monitoring programs. For more information or to schedule a free demo, visit Tenovi.com.
Sources:
- Sakkatos P, Williams A. Testing the accuracy of a novel digital peak flow meter aligned with a smartphone app compared to a lab spirometer: A pilot work. Digital Health. 2021;7. doi:10.1177/20552076211005959
- Hansen, E.F., Vestbo, J., Phanareth, K., Kok‐Jensen, A. & Dirksen, A. Peak flow as predictor of overall mortality in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. doi:10.1164/ajrccm.163.3.2006120
- Huang C, Izmailova ES, Jackson N, Ellis R, Bhatia G, Ruddy M, Singh D. Remote FEV1 Monitoring in Asthma Patients: A Pilot Study. Clin Transl Sci. 2021 Mar;14(2):529-535. doi:10.1111/cts.12901
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