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Introduction
The ST Medical
®
is an ergonomic and handy respiratory therapy device. It has been
developed in co-operation with the Federal Technical University of Zurich (ETH) and
the Interstate College for technology of Buchs (NTB, Switzerland).
For people with pulmonary diseases, snorers and their partners, the consistent use
of ST Medical
®
promises a great improvement of their quality of life. In case of illness
and rehabilitation the ST Medical
®
may only be used on medical recommendation and
under medical supervision.
The ST Medical
®
consists of two components, a Handheld Device and the Base Sta-
tion.
The Base Station is a computerized unit that stores the information that helps you to
regulate your respiration and to control breathing. It has a lighted panel and acoustic
sounds, which help you to keep up the pace you choose and displays digital informa-
tion that leads you through the therapy session. The Base Station records the data
from your therapy session. There, the most important data is saved.
The Handheld Device with its built in ST Medical
®
valve technology and breathing bag
offers extensive protection against hyperventilation, hypoventilation and dizziness, if
you use the ST Medical
®
correctly.
