Technology Overview

Oscillometry is a new diagnostic tool that provides a comprehensive evaluation of respiratory function and detects physiological dysfunction with high sensitivity. The test is done with patients breathing normally and can be completed in less than 3 minutes. Therefore, there is no aerosol generation.

The researchers would ideally like to enrol patients at time of COVID testing and perform the first oscillometry test at this time and conduct follow-up testing under the following situations:

1. If admitted to hospital (not needing ICU)– repeat testing at time of discharge and subsequent outpatient follow-up when the overall COVID situation renders these activities feasible
2. If admitted to hospital and needing ICU – repeat testing upon transfer to ward, at time of