DXT, or Diaphragm Excursion Technology, is a groundbreaking non-invasive medical device developed by RESPINOR that utilizes ultrasound for operator-independent, continuous monitoring of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, in critically ill patients.
This technology aids in the early detection of diaphragm dysfunction and enhances clinical decision-making in critical care settings.
Key Benefits and Clinical Applications of DXT
Clinically proven output: DXT measures diaphragm excursion (DE) and respiratory rate (RR) in real-time including trends. DXT has a well-established cut-off value to detect patients at increased risk of reintubation during the weaning process from MV.
Medical Need: By identifying patients at increased risk of extubation failure during the weaning process from mechanical ventilation, RESPINOR DXT has the potential to improve decision making and reduce the number of emergency re-intubations, and potential morbidity associated with mechanical ventilation, as well as ICU and hospital length of stay.
Purpose: DXT aims to optimize extubation timing, reduce re-intubation rates, improve patient outcomes, and thereby lower healthcare costs.
Technology: DXT uses sensors with optimized design for patient comfort, continuous monitoring, and computer-aided sensor placement.
Non-Invasive: DXT offers a non-invasive solution for monitoring diaphragm function.
Good safety profile: A total of 389 patients been monitored with DXT through the clinical development, and no serious adverse device effects have been reported
Product: RESPINOR DXT is a medical technology designed to provide an objective measure of diaphragm function.
Recent updates from RESPINOR
June 23, 2026
RESPINOR Appoints New CFO to Support Commercial Scale-Up and International Growth
RESPINOR is pleased to announce the appointment of Sondre Bergløff as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2026.
RESPINOR: MedTech innovator specializing in diaphragm monitoring, introducing DXT, a non-invasive ultrasound-based technology to improve critical care and outcomes.