Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor, used in studies about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), c.1990

Made:
1990 in Finland

Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor, for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol within studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Consists of Deltatrac metabolic monitor, plastic pipe, and blue canopy and plastic sheeting that would be placed over the infant to contain their breathing.

The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Details

Category:
Laboratory Medicine
Object Number:
2024-20
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronics
Measurements:
Blue canopy: 310 mm x 475 mm x 260 mm,
Metabolic monitor: 490 mm x 370 mm x 350 mm,
Tube: 1790 mm 35 mm,
type:
metabolic monitor
credit:
Professor Peter Fleming, University of Bristol

Parts

Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronics
Object Number:
2024-20/1
type:
metabolic monitor
Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Main screen output part of Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Labelled MEMO No 020175. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronics
Object Number:
2024-20/1/1
type:
metabolic monitor
Part of:
2024-20/1
Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Datex Deltatrac metabolic monitor

Gas analysis chamber, part of Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Labelled 'Mixing Chamber', 'Flow Generator' and 'Pediatric'. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronics
Object Number:
2024-20/1/2
type:
metabolic monitor
Part of:
2024-20/1
Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Blue plastic breathing canopy (with white rim) for use with Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2024-20/2
type:
canopy
Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Blue plastic breathing canopy for use with Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2024-20/3
type:
canopy
Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Blue plastic breathing canopy (with white rim) for use with Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

More

The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. The blue canopy sits over a person's head, or in the case of a baby - their body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2024-20/4
type:
canopy
Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Infant breathing canopy for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Clear plastic breathing canopy (with white rim) for use with Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. This clear plastic canopy sits over a baby's body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2024-20/5
type:
canopy
Plastic tube for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Plastic tube for use in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Clear plastic tube for use with Deltatrac metabolic monitor, part of overall system for measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, made by Datex, c.1990. Connects breathing canopies to the metabolic monitor for breath analysis. Used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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The Deltatrac is a machine designed to measure an individual's oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to reveal information about their metabolism and health. It was made by the Finnish company Datex, around the 1990s. This clear plastic canopy sits over a baby's body - to capture their breath. It is connected by a tube to the metabolic monitor which analyses the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

This machine was used by Professor Peter Fleming at the University of Bristol in studies associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the late 1980s around 2,000 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly each year, with no identifiable reason for their cause of death. These deaths were recorded as deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) which at the time was more commonly referred to as cot death. Researchers in the Netherlands and New Zealand identified that babies who slept on their stomachs had a much higher risk of SIDS. In the UK, Professor Peter Fleming working at the University of Bristol carried out numerous studies and confirmed these findings. This metabolic monitor was used within studies such as the South West Infant Sleep Scene Study (SWISS) and the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI). This research helped to launch the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991, which changed the advice on babies' sleeping position from front to back. The rate of SIDS deaths has since fallen by more than 80%.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2024-20/6
type:
plastic tube