Rad-G™ with Temperature is a rugged handheld device that provides clinically proven SET® pulse oximetry, respiration rate from the pleth waveform (RRp®), and other important parameters alongside clinical-grade, non-contact infrared thermometry. First developed with a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a pneumonia screening device for children across the globe, the Rad-G™ with Temperature features a robust elastomeric casing, long-lasting rechargeable battery, and an ergonomic form factor making it ideal for deployment in remote areas where access to health care is limited.

The Rad-G with Temperature’s integrated noninvasive, real-time, non-contact forehead temperature measurement makes it easier for clinicians to quickly assess patients, make informed care decisions, and eliminates the need for contact or disposable accessories, thereby streamlining the temperature screening process. Coupled with the universal Mini-Clip™ pulse oximeter sensor, a pediatric sized reusable sensor, the Rad-G™ with Temperature is ideal for screening children at risk for pneumonia. Rad-G™ with Temperature can be used in a variety of settings, including but not limited to entry screening, physicians' offices, outpatient services, long-term care facilities, wellness clinics, first-response scenarios, and limited-resource environments both indoors and in the field.

The Rad-G™ with Temperature was conceived with a clear mission: to offer a cost-effective, durable solution for monitoring vital signs that brings Masimo SET Technology to remote regions of developing countries. This product, initially developed with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, particularly focused on safeguarding children from the severe risks of pneumonia; a condition which is difficult to detect and all too prevalent where access to high-level medical care is limited.

The aspects of the physical design were developed with this mission in mind. The Rad-G™ with Temperature’s slim dimensions and strategically placed grip ribs along its sides, coupled with a recess on the back, ensure ease of handling for healthcare professionals conducting field assessments. The 24-hour battery life addresses the critical need for reliability in areas where power sources are unavailable. The placement of the sensor connector on the top the device naturally guides the cable and the pediatric sized sensor, the Mini-Clip™, towards the patient during screenings.

The Rad-G™ with Temperature’s integral housing incorporates soft bumpers at both ends, quietly blending with the design yet protruding on all sides to provide protection against falls from any angle by ensuring the bumpers make contact first. Its full-color, high-resolution touchscreen, set within a recess for added safety, displays the user interface in a large, clear format.

The user interface, designed to walk the clinician step by step through a proper pneumonia screening, accommodates even individuals with limited technical experience. By automating the manual breath-counting process though Masimo SET technology, the Rad-G™ with Temperature integrates this, and other vital signs data into an algorithm that delivers a straightforward and reliable assessment.

The Rad-G™ with Temperature introduces an advanced infrared thermometry feature, eliminating the need for contact or disposable accessories, thereby streamlining the temperature screening process. This integration simplifies the clinicians' workflow by combining temperature readings with measurements of oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and more, all through a single device.

Since its introduction, Rad-G™ with Temperature’s success has allowed it to expand beyond its initial care scenario. Among these, the National Health Service (NHS) England, which provides the majority of healthcare in England, uses the technology to support primary care assessments of unwell children in physician’s offices across the country. In a survey of 109 NHS England clinicians whose primary care facilities were using more than 4,000 Rad-G with Temperature devices, 85% of respondents scored Rad-G™ with Temperature as “Quite Easy” or “Very Easy” to use.

For the first time, Masimo's state of the art SET technology, now complemented with a temperature measurement feature, is available in a format that addresses the needs of infants and children in developing nations as well as the needs of those in other care settings. The Rad-G™ with Temperature 's user-friendly interface, durable and ergonomic design, and extended battery life are tailored for deployment in remote areas, ensuring that children at risk for pneumonia have the opportunity for advanced medical screening that was previously out of reach.