neuropathy screening products

Failure to perceive variances in temperature in the extremities is the most decisive early symptom of distal symmetric polyneuropathy, a typical ailment accompanying diabetes mellitus (Ziegler 1988). Small-fiber Test (HCP) provides an easy-to-use and scientifically validated measure of warm, cool and heat pain thermal sensory thresholds, all clinically useful determinants in the evaluation of diabetic neuropathy. Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT) has been shown to be strongly associated with foot ulceration. VPT determination by using a Digital Biothesiometer has been used to identify peripheral sensory neuropathy and subjects at risk of the foot. Digital Biothesiometer helps us quantitate the threshold and monitor progressive changes or trends on following up testing. Sensory neuropathy increases the risk of foot ulcerations by seven-folds and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by three folds in people with diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is the major causal factor in the development of foot ulcerations among diabetic subjects. Early detection helps better prevention. Prevention is better than no cure. 50% of all non-traumatic amputations occur in diabetes who is a high-risk group. Our Neuropathy Analyser model Vibrotherm Dx has inbuilt both VPT and HCP in a single device. The Windows 7/8/10 supported software supplied helps to capture the VPT, COLD, HOT and Monofilament 10gm testing for storage and a patient report. FEATURES: • Full solid-state design with PC enabled • Easy Tool to quantify Neuropathy • Digital Biothesiometer VPT and Thermometry HCP combined • Digital 0 ~ 50 Volts Vibration output • 1 ~ 50o C temperature output range • 1o C rate of change per second • Remote keypad helps easy operation • Single probe delivers both Hot & Cold temperatures • Automatic interpretation based on set reference values • Early detection of Small Fiber Neuropathy • Software supports Windows Win 7 / Win 8 / Win10 computer • Patient report storage, export, pdf options available • USB interface

Biothesiometer cum ABI Doppler India’s first innovative design that has combined Biothesiometer for the detection of loss of vibration perception and Vascular Doppler for the measurement of Ankle Brachial India (ABI). Computer connectivity is a built-in facility and reports are generated by the software supplied. FEATURES: • Doppler (C.W) with 8MHz Uni-Directional probe • Ankle Brachial Index • Doppler Velocity Waveform with ABI Indices • 0 to 50 Volts Vibration linear output • Computer connectivity enabled • Software for data transfer, storage and patient report • Software supports all formats of Windows (7 to 10) OS • Standards matching International standards

This basic neuropathy Assessment kit consists of one Tiptherm, one VibraTip and 25 Nos. 10gm Monofilaments to check the loss of temperature, vibration and touch sensitivity. Early diagnosis of distal symmetric polyneuropathy by testing temperature sensitivity, can prevent complications of diabetic foot. Precious time is gained if examinations are geared towards detecting this symptom. Regular testing of temperature sensitivity should therefore be a compulsory part of basic diabetes treatment. Failure to perceive variances in temperature in the extremities is the most decisive early symptom of distal symmetric polyneuropathy, a typical ailment accompanying diabetes mellitus (Ziegler 1988). TIP THERM® is ideal for testing temperature sensitivity. It is not dependent on external power sources, is practically indestructible, easy to handle and small and light enough to fit in any jacket or overall pocket. VibraTipTM: a wipe-clean, pocket-sized and disposable device for testing vibration sense. The advantages include ease and speed of the test with little required training, less user variability compared with the calibrated tuning-fork test, small size, and easy cleaning.

One of the frequent causes of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation is Diabetes and is usually preceded by foot ulcer and infection. The reason of this ulceration is commonly a loss of protective sensation due to peripheral neuropathy, for which there is no prevention strategy. Current research promotes early detection of neuropathy so that secondary prevention measures, such as intensive foot-care education and treatment, can be used for individuals. In an effort to standardize and simplify the detection of insensate foot, the 5.07/10-gm Monofilament is recommended by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization as a device that can be used by health professionals at every level of care. A standardised filament is pressed against part of the foot. When the filament bends, its tip is exerting a pressure of 10 grams (therefore this monofilament is often referred to as the 10 gram monofilament). If the patient cannot feel the monofilament at certain specified sites on the foot, he/she has lost enough sensation to be at risk of developing a neuropathic ulcer.

VibraTip a wipe-clean, pocket-sized and disposable device for testing vibration sense. Vibration sense is typically one of the first sensory modalities to be impaired as peripheral neuropathy develops. Graduated tuning forks (e.g. Reidel-Seiffer) and calibrated electronic devices (e.g. Neurothesiometer, Bio-Thesiometer Vibrometer) are recommended to quantify the integrity of vibration sensation. VibraTip is a wipe-clean, disposable, key fob-sized device that provides a constant and reproducible source of vibration. The spherical head facilitates application from any angle and its pocket size means that it is easy to carry and therefore likely to be available at the point of use.

One of the most overlooked of all serious complications of diabetes is cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), which encompasses damage to the autonomic nerve fibers that innervate the heart and blood vessels, resulting in abnormalities in heart rate control and vascular dynamics. It also demonstrates that autonomic dysfunction can affect daily activities of individuals with diabetes and may invoke potentially life-threatening outcomes. Advances in technology, built on decades of research and clinical testing, now make it possible to objectively identify early stages of CAN with the use of careful measurement of autonomic function and to provide therapeutic choices that are based on symptom control and that might abrogate the underlying disorder. The autonomic nervous system is subdivided into the parasympathetic and sympathetic components that work antagonistically to provide a very fine degree of control over their target organs. In general, the parasympathetic nervous system predominates during rest by slowing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and promoting digestion. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for mounting responses to physical and psychological stimuli. The system uses ECG Cardio-Tachogram (R-R interval) and an advanced automatic NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure) module to conduct a battery of six tests. Being fully automatic, it eliminates the need for manual recordings, readings and calculations. These tests are done with patients' co-operation and the PC onscreen panel helps them to complete the tests successfully. Parasympathetic : Resting ECG : Resting HR Deep Breathing : • Coeff. Of Variation • Expiration Inspiration Ratio Supine to Standing : • Coeff. Of Variation • 30:15 Ratio Valsalva Maneuver : • Coeff. Of Variation • Valsalva Ratio Sympathetic : Postural Hypotension : • Resting BP • BP immediately after standing • BP after standing 1/2/3 minute • Fall in Systolic BP Sustained Handgrip : • Resting BP • BP after sustained handgrip • Increase in Diastolic BP Final Interpretation : • Parasympathetic Function

In diabetes mellitus, polyneuropathy is an important complication and should be diagnosed as early as possible in order to prevent damage to the patient. Determination of warm, cold, and heat pain thresholds enables one to judge small nerve fibre sensitivity. Failure to perceive variances in temperature in the extremities is the most decisive early symptom of distal symmetric polyneuropathy, a typical ailment accompanying diabetes mellitus (Ziegler 1988). The Thermometry HCP may be used on patients with neurological diseases (especially peripheral neuropathy). The system is designed to measure and store patient responses to a series of thermal stimuli, but does not make any diagnosis. The test results should be used with the results of other medically accepted tests in order to assist the physician in making a final diagnosis. The product is highly accurate and truly calibrated to produce repeatable results. When the patients are properly explained and instructed before the testing, the results of the tests are highly sensitive, specific, and quantified. Features: • Full solid state Design PC enabled • Non invasive testing of pain thresholds • Range : 10 C to 500 C (Restricted for the purpose of safety) • Rate of change : 0.50 C per second for Hot/Cold • Helps to find Cool, Warm, Hot, and Cold Perception Thresholds • Data storage on Personal Computer. • Easy operation with hand remote • Helps detecting Diabetic Polyneuropathy at an early stage