Connection to the Datico® LIFE HUB
COSMED
Cosmed & Datico®
Cardiopulmonary diagnostics in an integrated data flow
By connecting Cosmed, Datico® is expanding its platform to include a central component of performance diagnostics and metabolic analysis. Via an HL7 interface to the Omnia software, data from a wide range of Cosmed systems is integrated into the Datico® LIFE HUB in a structured manner and transferred into a consistent data context.
The focus is not on the individual device, but on the ability to map complete diagnostic processes across systems – from measurement to evaluation.
Diagnostic systems as part of a common data model
Cosmed systems are often used in parallel in practice, for example for spiroergometry, to analyze energy expenditure or to determine body composition. The central control is carried out via the Omnia software, in which the various measurements converge.
The HL7-based integration makes precisely this level accessible for Datico®. Tests and events can be transferred directly from Omnia and integrated into the existing context of people, sessions and organizational structures in the Datico® LIFE HUB.
This creates a consistent data flow, regardless of which specific device is in use.
One interface for a variety of systems
A key advantage of the integration is its scalability. As the connection is based on the Omnia software, Datico® is automatically compatible with a large number of Cosmed systems.
These include solutions such as the BodPod for body composition analysis, mobile systems such as the K5 for metabolic measurements or clinical devices such as Quark CPET or Q-NRG. Integration is not device-specific, but takes place via a standardized logic at software level.
This reduces integration effort and at the same time creates the basis for standardized data structures across different measurement methods.
Test-based data exchange in a clinical and sporting context
The HL7 interface enables a clearly structured, test-based data exchange. Measurements are transmitted as independent events and stored accordingly in the Datico® LIFE HUB.
This allows different diagnostic procedures to be clearly separated from each other and analyzed simultaneously in the same context. Spiroergometry, a resting metabolic rate measurement or a body composition analysis are not viewed in isolation, but as interrelated components within an overall picture.
This provides a much better basis for interpretation and comparison, particularly in complex setups such as performance diagnostics or clinical evaluation.
From measurement to integrated analysis
With the integration of Cosmed, diagnostics are not only recorded digitally, but also transferred directly to a platform designed for analysis and comparison. The data is available in a structured form, can be combined with other sources and evaluated over the long term.
This turns a single measurement into part of a continuous process that remains traceable over time. Especially in combination with other systems within the Datico® ecosystem, a comprehensive picture of performance, stress and physiological response is created.
Conclusion
Cosmed’s HL7 integration via the Omnia software shows how complex diagnostic systems can be integrated into a central data platform.
The standardized, test-based data exchange and compatibility with a wide range of devices creates a flexible and scalable solution for clinical and performance diagnostic applications.
This represents a further step towards a consistently integrated and data-based analysis of health and performance.
Questions about connecting COSMED
How does the integration of Cosmed systems into Datico® actually work?
Integration takes place via an HL7 interface to Cosmed’s Omnia software. Omnia acts as a central control unit for the various devices. Tests and measurements are transferred to Datico® as events via this interface and stored in a structured manner in the Datico® LIFE HUB.
Which Cosmed systems is Datico® compatible with?
As the integration is based on the Omnia software, Datico® is basically compatible with all systems that are controlled via Omnia. These include the BodPod, the K5 mobile measurement system, Quark CPET, Q-NRG and other solutions for spiroergometry, metabolic analysis and body composition.
What types of data are transmitted via the interface?
Complete test and measurement data from the respective examinations are transmitted. This includes, for example, results from spiroergometry, metabolic parameters, energy metabolism data or body composition values. The data is not stored in isolation, but in the context of a test in the Datico® LIFE HUB.
What does "test-based data exchange" mean in this context?
Measurements are transmitted as clearly defined units – i.e. as tests or events. Each test contains the associated data and is clearly assigned to a person and a session. As a result, the structure of the diagnostics is retained and can be clearly evaluated afterwards.
Can Cosmed data be combined with other data sources?
Yes, a key advantage of the integration is the ability to link Cosmed data with other data in the Datico® LIFE HUB. This includes, for example, training data, vital parameters from wearables or results from other diagnostic systems. This creates a comprehensive, interdisciplinary data set.
For which areas of application is integration particularly relevant?
The solution is particularly suitable for performance diagnostics facilities, sports science institutes, clinical facilities and research facilities in which cardiopulmonary and metabolic data play a central role.
What is the main added value compared to using the Cosmed systems in isolation?
The decisive difference lies in the integration of the data into a higher-level context. Instead of isolated measurements, a continuous data flow is created that enables comparisons, progress analyses and combinations with other data sources.
