Breath Research Updates, Techniques, and How-To’s
The Study of Exhaled Breath Condensate pH
Exhaled Breath Condensate pH is one of the most validated biomarkers in EBC. There are many publications linking low EBC pH to various lung...
Why use the RTube if I already have an EcoScreen?
DOLLARS AND SENSE We get this question a lot. Dozens of EcoScreens are sitting in various facilities worldwide. The manufacturer no longer...
Cytokines in Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) – Part 1
Many of the researchers we speak with are interested in collecting cytokines in EBC. While there are many published studies on this topic, it is...
Collecting Breath Condensate from Mechanically Ventilated Patients
The publication linked below provides an overview of published studies involving breath condensate collection from mechanically ventilated patients....
Tips: Explain Procedure to Your Study Subjects with Video
Breath collection, as simple as it is, still needs to be explained to your study subjects to help them feel comfortable with the procedure. This is...
How To: Precautions to Eliminate the Risk of Insulating Sleeve Cross-Contamination
Can a dirty insulating sleeve on the RTube pose a risk of infectious cross-contamination? The RTube itself is a disposable single-use device and is...