Powerful support for early Sarcopenia detection
Whether your patient’s experience of Sarcopenia is due to aging, chronic illness, acute conditions, or lifestyle factors, the health costs of late diagnosis are clear. With Tanita bio-impedance analysis, you will benefit from the highest levels of precision and accuracy, with technology validated against the gold standard in body composition. Specialist measurements support your accurate diagnostic, clinical and prescribing decisions so that each patient can receive tailored support.
HEALTH STARTS WITHIN The cost of Sarcopenia Who is the sarcopenic patient? It is estimated that Sarcopenia results in treatment related annual excess costs of £2.5 billion in the UK.(16) Primary care Outpatient secondary care Weight and BMI alone do not allow for accurate estimation of lean mass vs fat mass. Inpatient secondary care It is impossible to diagnose without a holistic assessment of body composition.
HEALTH STARTS WITHIN Body composition and bio-impedance analysis How does it work? What does it measure? Electrodes send a very low voltage, safe electrical current through your feet, legs and abdomen. Resistance (R) In segmental models you will also hold 4 electrodes and the signal is passed from arm to arm and a cross sectional hand to foot. Tanita multi frequency technology is able to penetrate the cell membrane, offering a much more accurate interpretation of body composition.
GOLD STANDARD TECHNOLOGY HEALTH STARTS WITHIN How accurate is Tanita bio-impedance analysis? Tanita BIA monitors have been extensively validated against alternative methods of assessing body composition and providing bio-impedance analysis ensuring precision, accuracy and scientific excellence. Independent studies worldwide highlight Tanita as the BIA Gold Standard within the scientific community. The Tanita Advisory Board (TMAB) ensures Tanita remains at the forefront of scientific advances.
HEALTH STARTS WITHIN Benefits of the use of BIA in Oncology Applications of BIA • Prehabilitation: - Identification of patients at risk of deterioration/poor prognosis due to sarcopenia/malnourishment Potential outcomes from measuring, monitoring and maintaining lean mass Applications of BIA • Support reductions in: • Support diagnosis of underhydration and the effects on residual renal function - Mortality rates - Improved personalisation of interventions to support nutritional status and physical f
HEALTH STARTS WITHIN Benefits of the use of BIA in Bariatrics and Weight Management Applications of BIA • Accurately assess total body composition to review the requirement for and effectiveness of the intervention(26) • Supports the creation of individualised plans based on patient need • Monitor and preserve lean mass post surgery to protect metabolic health(27) and patient mobility • Monitor and preserve healthy body fluid levels for increased health and the detection of post surgical issues Benefits o
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