Quinton Q-Stress
Quinton Q-Stress cardiac stress testing system
The Quinton Q-Stress is the hospital industry's gold standard. The PC-based cardiac stress system, winner of multiple awards (most recently Frost & Sullivan's Market Engineering Award) is now in its ninth generation.NEW! – now Q-Stress is HL7 and DICOM compatible! Q-Stress has the flexibility to connect to your Healthcare IT systems in the way that works best for you to enhance your clinical workflow. Click here for the DICOM Conformance Statement.
Q-Stress is designed with you in mind. Its easy-to-learn left-to-right workflow and simple-to-understand icons and intuitive controls guide technicians through the stress test. Busy stress labs use QuikLists to enter comments quickly and efficiently.
Our proprietary algorithm, baseline wander, and motion artifact filters reduce noise and produce clean ECG tracings even at high speeds and steep grades. Perfect for pharmacological stress tests as well. Patients will appreciate getting the best test results the first time.
Features
- Robust network connectivity – DICOM or HL7 connects with virtually everything needed for enhanced workflow. It's compatible with your echo system, nuclear camera, EMR, HIS, PACs and other healthcare IT systems; e.g., GE MUSE.
- Full disclosure reports; allows you to save the whole exam and review it at any time by exporting to your electronic medical record (EMR) system or hospital information system (HIS).
- In-test review of stress testing data that includes "rewind" and "freeze frame" capabilities (both industry firsts) while still viewing the live test.
- Ectopic capture and display for heartbeats outside the sinoatrial node.
- Fully customizable panel display, plus the flexibility to add your own user-defined protocols.
- Risk scoring, procedural re-analysis, and extensive report formatting options.
- Warranty: 13-Month parts and labor.
Benefits
- Connectivity. Bi-directional communications using HL7 or DICOM enables the import of demographics, billing and procedures codes to Q-Stress. Export comprehensive test reports to help minimize documentation errors and lost billings.
- Ease of use. The system’s Microsoft Windows compatibility (Vista or XP), left-to-right flow, and intuitive controls guide users through the procedure.
- Accuracy. Tracings are accurate and clear, with clean waveforms even at high speeds and steep grades.
- Instant replay. The Freeze Frame option allows you to "rewind" and view any section of any lead during the test.
- Full disclosure. With the full disclosure option, you can save the entire cardiac stress test as a PDF and store it to your electronic records repository.
- Easy analysis. Built-in analysis tools allow modifications for new patient data or for physiologic changes – resting cardiac data remains constant for comparison.
- Customizable. You decide how you want your patient's cardiac test data presented. Create custom reports based on physician's preference. Easy reporting. QuikLists enable fast, efficient preparation of your reports.
Resource Links
Spec sheet: Q-Stress - EnglishSpec sheet: TM55 and TM65 Treadmills - English
Brochure: Q-Stress - English
Manual: Q-Stress - English
OPERATING SYSTEM: |
Windows XP / Vista Ultimate |
POWER REQUIREMENTS: |
100/120 VAC 50/60 Hz 2.5 A nominal; 200/240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1.3 A nominal |
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PROTOCOLS |
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Standard: |
Bruce, Modified Bruce, Modified Balke, Naughton, USAF/SAM 2.0, USAF/SAM 3.3, Ramped-low, Ramped-medium, Ramped high, Åstrand (ergometer), Persantine (pharmacological) |
Custom: |
Unlimited custom protocols can be created |
PATIENT MODULE: |
AHA 10-electrode with pinch or snap connectors IEC 10-electrode with pinch or snap connectors (available for International only) |
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ECG |
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Capability: |
True 12-lead |
Gain: |
5 mm/mV, 10 mm/mV, 20 mm/mV |
Lead Groups: |
Standard (Mason-Likar), Cabrera 12-lead, Frank, Canadian Bipolar |
Display: |
3, 6, 12 channels |
Performance Standard: |
AAMI-EC II: gain accuracy, frequency response, CMRR, system noise, dynamic range, and input impedance |
DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS FILTERS: |
Muscle artifact filter, baseline wander filter, 40 Hz low pass, line frequency. All filters can be turned on or of by the user |
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ECG COMPUTATIONS |
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Heart Rate: |
Computation 6 second average updated every 2 seconds |
ST Parameters: |
Level and slope |
Reference Point: |
J Junction (QRS offset), user-selectable |
QRS Detection: |
ASVV (Absolute Spatial Vector Velocity), user can select any three leads |
Beat Detection: |
Enhanced Quinton Stress algorithm for improved beat detection |
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REPORTS |
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In-Test: |
12-lead, average beat, 1-page write screen, continuous write screen, ectopic detail |
Final: |
Summary, tabular, worst case, average beats, in-test reports, trend graphs and peak exercise. Full Disclosure page addendum
available with Full Disclosure option |
Custom: |
Unlimited custom report available |
OUTPUTS: |
TTL pulse for QRS detection (lead is user- selectable); 3 user-selectable analog outputs using any ECG lead |
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EXTERNAL DEVICE INTERFACES |
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Treadmills: |
TM 55/65, ST 55/65 (upgrade kit required) |
Ergometers: |
Corival, Ergoselect, Rehcor |
Blood Pressure Monitors: |
Colin BP412, Colin STBP-780 (Japan only), SunTech Tango+ |
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AVAILABLE PRINTERS |
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Thermal: |
High-resolution with automatic feed and continuous printing capability |
Laser: |
Optional Laser printer: compact HP laser printer with high quality print |
Paper: |
8.5 in x 11 in (US letter) or 210mm x 300 mm (A4) |
NETWORK INTERFACE: |
Optional Microsoft compatible networking for file storage, distribution and email. |
EXPORT/COMMUNICATION |
XML, PDF , TCP/IP |
REMOTE TECHNICAL SERVICE INTERFACE: |
Remote service increases system uptime availability and decreases the user’s requirement to assist the troubleshooting process. |
DISPLAY: |
483 mm (19 in) LCD lat panel |
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ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Operating conditions: |
Temperature: 50°F to 77°F (10°C to 25°C); Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Storage conditions: |
Temperature: -14.8°F to 104°F (-26°C to 40°C); Relative humidity: 10% to 95% with condensation |
Thermal paper storage: |
at or below 77°F (25°C) |
Electrodes storage: |
at or below 86°F (30°C) |
SAFETY AND STANDARDS: |
EN 60601-1, Type CF defibrillation proof applied part |
CART DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: |
30 in x 20 in x 36 in (762 mm x 508 mm x 914 mm); 120 lb (54 kg) |
WARRANTY: |
13 months parts and labor |
OPTIONS: |
Networking, Q-Exchange, Full Disclosure, Freeze Frame, Re-Analysis |
Q-Exchange – This option enables the import of patient demographics, billing and procedure codes into Q-Stress. Recent enhancements to Q-Exchange include bi-directional communication and an increased amount of data Q-Stress can send and receive.
Risk Scoring - Include a patient's risk score based on the Duke, Framingham, and Functional Aerobic Impairment (FAI) indices with our risk-scoring option. Automatic risk scores provide additional prognostic data to clinicians and are easily added to the final report.
Full Disclosure - With the full disclosure option, you can capture and review every beat for absolute clinical confidence. Save an entire test as a PDF and send it to your desktop, to your network, and to your EMR for storage and remote viewing.
Freeze Frame - The Freeze Frame option provides you an 'instant replay' of any waveform during the test. You can “freeze” any ten-second ECG strip and compare it with “live” ECG tracings. Q-Stress prints side-by-side comparison reports, too.
Re-Analysis - With re-analysis, technicians can review a complete test after the procedure has ended. The built-in analysis tools allow modification of the original iso-electric points, J points, and timing to adjust for new patient data or to compensate for physiological changes during the test. Individual and multiple leads can be reanalyzed using new iso-electric points for a “Holter-like” review.
SunTech Tango+ - Specifically designed for use in treadmill, bicycle (ergometer), and pharmacological stress testing, the Tango+ reliably monitors blood pressure allowing you to focus on your patient. Add the SpO2 measurement option to make your stress ECG system a complete and seamless diagnostic test center. Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese.
Tango+ SPO2 Option with Adult Finger Sensor
Allows you to monitor your patients SpO2 levels in conjunction with their blood pressure.
Quik-Prep Stress Prep Kit
Assists with proper skin preparation and electrode placement for more accurate tracings.
Stress Prep Kit with Heartline Electrodes
Convenient kit aids in proper skin preparation and electrode placement for more accurate tracings.
All-Purpose Electrode
Pre-gelled electrodes have foam backing and high-quality hypoallergenic adhesive.
Blue Max Monitoring Electrodes (Foam)
Feature an offset connection that helps reduce motion artifact and eases patient hookup.
Blue Max Monitoring Electrodes (Vinyl)
Feature an offset connection that helps reduce motion artifact and eases patient hookup.
Thermal Z-Fold Paper, 8.5" x 11"
Easy-to-use thermal z-fold paper (8. 5 x 11 inches) features a full 1 x 1 mm grid.
Tango+ Blood Pressure Monitor for Q-Stress
Designed specifically for use in treadmill, ergometer, and pharmacological stress test environments.
Tango+ Blood Pressure Monitor for Quest
Designed specifically for use in treadmill, ergometer, and pharmacological stress test environments.
- XML protocols.
- Our HeartCentrix data management system can make your workflow smoother and more powerful by integrating the Q-Stress to your host, EMR, and/or HIS.