COSMED - Validation Papers

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Validity of COSMED's Quark CPET Mixing Chamber System in Evaluating Energy Metabolism

A new study was published this month on the Research in Sports Medicine Journal with a validation of Quark CPET with Mixing Chamber versus the Douglas Bag method.

Is the new AquaTrainer Snorkel valid for VO2 assessment in swimming ?

A new study has been published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine with a validation of the new Aquatrainer snorkel option for gas exchange measurement of swimmers with K4b2.

Indirect calorimetry in mechanically ventilated patients. A systematic comparison of three instruments

A study by the Swedish Karolinska Instituet has been published on Clinical Nutrition Journal showing Quark RMR performance in measuring indirect calorimetry in mechanically ventilated patients.

Indirect calorimetry in obese female subjects: Factors influencing the resting metabolic rate

A new study has been published to evaluate selected factors influencing resting energy expenditure (REE) in obese female subjects.

Preterm Birth and Body Composition at Term equivalent Age: a systematic review

A meta-analysis of scientific studies has been published on the prestigious Pediatrics Journal showing the importance of body composition monitoring in preterm infants.

Air-Displacement Plethysmography Pediatric Option in 2–6 Years Old Using the 4CM

A validation study has been published on Obesity Journal showing the accuracy and reliability of the newly introduced Pediatric Option Accessory for measuring body fat % in 2-6 years old with the Bod Pod GS.

Evaluation of air-displacement plethysmography for body composition assessment in preterm infants

A new study has been published on the prestigious Pediatric Research Journal, evaluating accuracy and reliability of the Pea Pod for use in preterm infants.

Validation of a Snorkel Prototype for Measuring Gas Exchange Parameters during Swimming

A new study was presented during 2012 ACSM validating the new Aquatrainer snorkel option for gas exchange measurement of swimmers with K4b2.

Comparison Of Two Devices For Assessment Of Interrupter Resistance In Preschool Children

A study was presented during 2012 ATS validating the Rint measurements obtained with Rocc Pony FX option.

The Reliability and Validity of the COSMED Fitmate Canopy System for Assessing Resting Metabolic Rate

The measurement of Resting Metabolic Rate using the Fitmate with a ventilated canopy hood was validated by a study presented during the 2012 ACSM Annual Meeting.

Validation Papers

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1	2012 K4b2: Is the New AquaTrainer® Snorkel Valid for VO2 Assessment in Swimming? Baldari C, Fernandes RJ, Meucci M, Ribeiro J, Vilas-Boas JP, Guidetti L. Health Sciences Department, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy.
2	2012 Quark RMR: Indirect calorimetry in mechanically ventilated patients. A systematic comparison of three instruments Sundström M, Tjäder I, Rooyackers O, Wernerman J. Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, K32, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge and Karolinska Institutet, 14186 Stockholm, Sweden.
3	2012 BOD POD: Air-displacement plethysmography pediatric option in 2-6 years old using the four-compartment model as a criterion method Fields DA, Allison DB. Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology and Diabetes, and Children's Hospital Foundation, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA. dfields@ouhsc.edu
4	2012 PEA POD: Evaluation of air-displacement plethysmography for body composition assessment in preterm infants Roggero P, Giannì ML, Amato O, Piemontese P, Morniroli D, Wong WW, Mosca F. Department of Maternal and Pediatric Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Italy
5	2011 Quark RMR: A new indirect calorimeter is accurate and reliable for measuring basal energy expenditure, thermic effect of food and substrate oxidation in obese and health Emilie Blond, Christine Maitrepierre, Sylvie Normand, Monique Sothier, Hubert Roth, Joelle Goudable, Martine Laville e-SPEN, the European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism 6 (2011) e7ee15
6	2011 Quark CPET: Validation of COSMED’s QUARK CPET and mixing chamber system Emily R. Bowles, Alan C. Utter, Melanie D. Austin, David C. Nieman, D. Dew, Anne Moody, Ben Cartner, (Alan C. Utter), Human Performance Laboratory, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608
7	2010 K4b2: Comparison of the Cosmed K4b2 Portable Metabolic System in Measuring Steady-State Walking Energy Expenditure Jennifer A. Schrack, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Luigi Ferrucci Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging 2001
8	2009 Fitmate line: Validation Of The Cosmed Fitmate For Predicting Maximal Oxygen Consumption Lee, Jungmin; Bassett, David R. Thompson, Dixie L. Fitzhugh, Eugene C. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2009 - Volume 41 - Issue 5 - p 260
9	2007 Fitmate line: Validation of Cosmed's FitMate in measuring exercise metabolism. Nieman DC, et al. Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA. Res Sports Med. 2007 Jan-Mar;15(1):67-75
10	2007 PEA POD: Body-composition assessment in infancy: air-displacement plethysmography compared with a reference 4-compartment model Ellis KJ, Yao M, Shypailo RJ, Urlando A, Wong WW, Heird WC. USDA-ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
11	2007 Quark i2m: Assessment of bronchodilator responsiveness in preschool children using forced oscillations Thamrin C, et al.Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, West Perth, Australia. Thorax. 2007 Sep;62(9):814-9. Epub 2007 Apr 5
12	2006 Fitmate line: Validation of Cosmed's FitMate in measuring oxygen consumption and estimating resting metabolic rate. Nieman DC, et al. Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA. Res Sports Med. 2006 Apr-Jun;14(2):89-96
13	2005 BOD POD: Interdevice variability in percent fat estimates using the BOD POD Ball SD. Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, USA
14	2005 BOD POD: Air displacement plethysmography: validation in overweight and obese subjects Ginde SR, Geliebter A, Rubiano F, Silva AM, Wang J, Heshka S, Heymsfield SB. Weight Control Unit, 1090 Amsterdam Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10025, USA.
15	2004 PEA POD: Validation of a new pediatric air-displacement plethysmograph for assessing body composition in infants Ma G, Yao M, Liu Y, Lin A, Zou H, Urlando A, Wong WW, Nommsen-Rivers L, Dewey KG. National Institute for Nutrition and Food Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing.
16	2004 K4b2: Accuracy and reliability of a Cosmed K4b2 portable gas analysis system Duffield R, et al. University of Western Australia, Western Australia. J Sci Med Sport. 2004 Mar;7(1):11-22
17	2003 K4b2: Comparative analysis of the Cosmed Quark b2 and K4b2 gas analysis systems during submaximal exercise Eisenmann JC, et al., University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2003 Jun;43(2):150-5.
18	2002 BOD POD: Body-composition assessment via air-displacement plethysmography in adults and children: a review Fields DA, Goran MI, McCrory MA. Department of Internal Medicine, the Center for Human Nutrition, Washington University, St Louis, USA.
19	2001 K4b2: Validation of the COSMED K4 b2 portable metabolic system McLaughlin JE, et al. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA Int J Sports Med. 2001 May;22(4):280-4
20	1995 BOD POD: Evaluation of a new air displacement plethysmograph for measuring human body composition McCrory MA, Gomez TD, Bernauer EM, Molé PA. Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 95616, USA.

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