Rezibase is a cloud-based respiratory and sleep reporting platform built by respiratory scientists, for respiratory scientists. Founded by Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, the platform grew from decades of firsthand frustration with software that failed clinical physiology labs. Today, it stands as Australia's most advanced respiratory and sleep solution, trusted by over 35 sites including NHS UK and NSW Health. This is the story of how lived experience shaped a platform, and why that origin still defines every decision Rezibase makes.

TL;DR

• Rezibase was founded by respiratory scientists Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, and is backed by Cardiobase's 37 years of experience in healthcare technology, giving it a clinical depth that generic software cannot replicate.

• The platform covers both respiratory and sleep reporting, is fully cloud-based, and is manufacturer-agnostic with no vendor lock-in.

• It is trusted by major public health systems in Australia and the UK, including the NHS.

• Its philosophy centres on solving real problems, reducing clinical risk, and putting scientists first.

• A 30-day free trial and no lock-in contracts make it easy to explore without commitment.

About the Author: This article is written by the Rezibase team, drawing on over 37 years of combined experience in respiratory science, clinical physiology software, and healthcare technology across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Why Does the Origin of Respiratory Software Actually Matter?

Most clinical software is built by developers who study the field. Rezibase was built by people who worked in it. That distinction is not cosmetic. It is foundational.

Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto were respiratory scientists before they were software founders. They understood what it meant to manage a busy pulmonary function lab, navigate evolving clinical standards, and deal with software that was either too rigid, too expensive, or too disconnected from real workflows. The designation of a "Legend of Respiratory Care" in the profession recognises individuals who significantly changed and impacted respiratory care Legends Of Respiratory Care – Virtual Museum. The founders of Rezibase carried that same ethos into software development.

This is why Rezibase, now backed by healthcare technology company Cardiobase, describes itself not as a vendor selling into the respiratory space, but as a platform designed from the inside out.

What Does 37 Years of Experience Actually Change About the Software?

Experience changes everything about what gets prioritised, and what gets ignored.

Software built without clinical context tends to over-engineer peripheral features while missing the mundane daily frustrations that slow scientists down. Rezibase was designed around the opposite principle: solve the actual problem first.

Key outcomes of that experience-led design include:

• Magic Import: Directly imports device reports from any machine type, automatically extracting discrete data including flow-volume loops. Labs are no longer locked into a single manufacturer's ecosystem.

• Normal Values Library: A regularly updated, pre-configured library of industry-standard reference values, so scientists are not manually maintaining or second-guessing their benchmarks.

• ATS-aligned reporting: Algorithms and structured workflows that guide doctors through reporting in line with American Thoracic Society guidelines, reducing variability and clinical risk.

• AI-powered report writing: Structured suggestions that assist physicians without replacing clinical judgement.

The science of breathing itself is complex. Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives on the physics of human breathing highlights the intricate relationship between flow, timing, volume, and pressure parameters that underpin respiratory assessment The physics of human breathing: flow, timing, volume, and pressure parameters for normal, on-demand, and ventilator respiration - PMC. Pulmonary function test software must account for this complexity without adding burden to the clinician. Rezibase was designed with that tension in mind.

How Does a "Made by Scientists" Philosophy Show Up in Day-to-Day Use?

The philosophy is visible in the architecture of the platform itself. Rezibase is structured around the actual lifecycle of a respiratory or sleep patient, not a generic administrative template.

Its modules reflect this:

Respiratory science textbooks, sometimes described as "the Bible for respiratory care," emphasise understanding both the scientific basis and the clinical role of the respiratory therapist in equal measure Respiratory Therapist - Medical Therapy - Libraries at Houston City College. Rezibase reflects this dual focus: the platform respects the science, while making the operational side of running a lab considerably less painful.

What Makes Rezibase Different From Generic Pulmonary Function Test Software?

Generic pulmonary function test software is typically built for a single device ecosystem or a broad clinical market. Rezibase was purpose-built for the specific realities of respiratory and sleep labs.

Key differentiators:

• Manufacturer-agnostic: Works with any device. Labs can buy the best equipment for their needs rather than being forced into a preferred vendor relationship.

• Respiratory AND sleep: Many platforms cover one or the other. Rezibase covers both within a single, integrated system.

• Accreditation built in: The platform includes everything needed to meet TSANZ/NATA Standards and ISO 15189 requirements, including document management, training logs, non-conformance tracking, and Westgard-method quality control.

• Cloud-based with enterprise flexibility: Fully accessible via the cloud with no local installation required, but also deployable on-premises for hospitals with specific infrastructure requirements.

• Not going anywhere: With 37 years in the field and backing from Cardiobase, this is not a startup product. It is a mature, stable platform with a long-term commitment to the respiratory science community.

What Does Joining Forces with Cardiobase Mean for Users?

When Cardiobase acquired Rezibase, the goal was straightforward: move the platform to the cloud, strengthen its infrastructure, and expand its reach without changing what made it work.

The shared philosophy between Rezibase and Cardiobase is one of avoiding over-complication, solving genuine problems, and putting the customer first. That cultural alignment matters, because acquisitions that prioritise growth over mission often lose the qualities that made the original product valuable.

The results speak clearly:

• Expansion into the NHS in the UK, a significant milestone for an Australian-built platform.

• Integration with major hospital systems including PAS, EMR, and DICOM Modality Worklists.

• A transparent, all-inclusive monthly pricing model with no lock-in contracts.

• A 30-day free trial, so labs can evaluate the platform in their own environment before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded Rezibase?
Rezibase was founded by Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, both experienced respiratory scientists who built the platform to address real frustrations in clinical physiology labs.

Is Rezibase only for Australian labs?
No. Rezibase is used across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including sites within the NHS.

Does Rezibase support sleep reporting as well as respiratory?
Yes. Rezibase covers both respiratory and sleep reporting within a single integrated platform, which is a notable differentiator in the market.

Is switching to Rezibase from another system difficult?
Switching is designed to be straightforward. The Rezibase team supports data migration as part of onboarding, and the cloud-based setup means there is no complex local installation involved.

Does Rezibase help with lab accreditation?
Yes. The accreditation module is built specifically to support TSANZ/NATA Standards and ISO 15189 requirements, covering documents, training, audits, non-conformance, and quality control.

Is there a contract lock-in?
No. Rezibase operates on a transparent monthly pricing model with no lock-in contracts and offers a 30-day free trial.

Can Rezibase integrate with our existing hospital systems?
Yes. Rezibase integrates with Patient Administration Systems, Electronic Medical Records, DICOM Modality Worklists, hospital finance systems, and electronic ordering systems.

About Rezibase

Rezibase is Australia's most advanced respiratory and sleep reporting platform, purpose-built by respiratory scientists with 37 years of experience in clinical physiology. Delivered as a cloud-based SaaS solution and backed by healthcare technology company Cardiobase, Rezibase serves public hospitals, private clinics, and major health systems including the NHS in the UK and NSW Health in Australia. The platform is manufacturer-agnostic, accreditation-ready, and designed around one guiding principle: improve patient care using technology by making life easier for scientists.

If you are ready to see what respiratory and sleep software built by scientists actually looks like in practice, visit rezibase.com to start your 30-day free trial or get in touch with the team.