Inside Rezibase: How Two Respiratory Scientists Built the Software They Wished They'd Always Had
When respiratory scientists Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto set out to build Rezibase, they weren't chasing a market opportunity. They were solving their own problem. The result is a cloud-based respiratory and sleep reporting platform purpose-built by people who have lived the daily frustrations of clinical physiology labs: clunky software, double data entry, vendor lock-in, and systems that lag behind evolving clinical standards. Today, Rezibase is trusted by over 35 sites across Australia and the UK, including NHS and NSW Health, and is recognised as Australia's most advanced respiratory and sleep solution.
TL;DR
Rezibase was founded by two respiratory scientists who built the platform they needed but couldn't find.
It is a cloud-based, vendor-neutral SaaS solution covering respiratory and sleep reporting, accreditation, and full lab administration.
Key differentiators include no vendor lock-in, AI-assisted reporting, ATS-compliant normal values, and a Magic Import function that eliminates manual data entry.
It is trusted by major public hospital networks in Australia and the UK, including the NHS.
Pricing is transparent, month-to-month, with a 30-day free trial and no lock-in contracts.
About the Author: This article is written by the Rezibase team, drawing on over 37 years of combined experience in respiratory science and clinical physiology software. Rezibase is purpose-built for respiratory and sleep labs and is actively used across Australian and UK teaching hospitals.
Why Do Most Respiratory Labs Still Struggle With Their Software?
The gap between what respiratory labs need and what generic clinical software delivers is wide. Most lab management systems are built by software developers who have never run a spirometry session, managed a sleep study queue, or navigated an accreditation audit under TSANZ/NATA standards. The result is software that forces scientists to adapt their workflows to the tool rather than the other way around.
Common frustrations in clinical physiology labs include:
Manual data re-entry from device reports into reporting systems, which introduces transcription errors and consumes valuable time.
Vendor lock-in, where the software only works with one manufacturer's equipment, limiting purchasing decisions and clinical flexibility.
Outdated normal values, where labs must manually configure or update reference ranges as standards evolve.
Disconnected systems, where reporting, accreditation, bookings, and billing each live in separate platforms that do not communicate.
Server dependency, where locally installed software requires IT maintenance, scheduled downtime, and on-site access.
These are not minor inconveniences. They carry real clinical risk. Double data entry is a known source of error in any health setting, and a system that cannot keep pace with ATS guideline updates creates compliance exposure for labs that rely on it.
What Makes a "Built by Scientists" Approach Actually Different?
The phrase "built by scientists" is easy to claim. What it means in practice at Rezibase is that every design decision traces back to a real workflow problem that respiratory scientists face.
Peter Rochford and Jeff Pretto did not build Rezibase as a theoretical product. They built it because they were working in labs and could not find software that handled the actual complexity of respiratory and sleep science. That context shapes the platform in concrete ways:
Magic Import directly ingests device reports from any manufacturer, automatically extracting discrete data including flow-volume loops. There is no re-typing of results.
Normal Values Library is pre-configured and regularly updated to reflect current industry standards, so labs are not manually maintaining reference ranges.
ATS-compliant reporting algorithms are built into the doctor reporting workflow, reducing the interpretive burden and supporting consistency across reports.
AI-assisted report writing helps structure and improve reports, a feature that reflects how the field is actually moving rather than where it was five years ago.
This is the difference between software designed around a feature list and software designed around a working day.
How Does Rezibase Handle the Full Lab Lifecycle?
Rezibase is not a single-function reporting tool. It covers the complete patient and operational lifecycle of a respiratory and sleep lab under one platform.
Module | What It Covers |
|---|---|
Patients | Full patient record management |
Reporting | Respiratory and sleep study reporting with AI assistance |
Magic Import | Automated device data ingestion from any manufacturer |
Normal Values | Pre-configured, updatable reference ranges |
Accreditation | Documents, training, non-conformance, audits, QC (Westgard methods), ISO 15189 |
Admin | Referrals, e-ordering, waitlist, eforms, bookings, rostering, billing |
Integrations | PAS, EMR, DICOM, hospital finance, and electronic orders systems |
The accreditation module deserves particular attention. Passing TSANZ/NATA standards, including ISO 15189 requirements, is a significant operational burden for respiratory and sleep departments. Rezibase embeds the tools needed to manage this directly into the platform, including quality control tracking using Westgard methods. Labs are not assembling a compliance framework from spreadsheets and folders.
Is Rezibase Only for Large Hospital Labs?
No. Rezibase is designed to serve both public hospital labs and private respiratory and sleep clinics. Its current user base spans Australian and UK teaching hospitals, including NHS sites, as well as private laboratories.
The platform scales in both directions. For large public hospitals, it offers enterprise-grade deployment options, deep integration with hospital systems such as PAS and EMR, and the capacity to manage complex multi-department workflows. For smaller private clinics, the cloud-based SaaS model means there is no server infrastructure to manage, no IT team required, and access from anywhere with an internet connection.
The vendor-neutral design also means labs are not locked into purchasing equipment from a specific manufacturer to use the software. Any device, any brand, the data comes in through Magic Import.
What Does Switching to Rezibase Actually Involve?
Moving to a new lab system can feel like a significant undertaking, but Rezibase is designed to make the transition straightforward. The platform is cloud-based, which removes the installation and server migration complexity that has historically made software transitions difficult.
The practical steps are manageable:
Trial period: A 30-day free trial allows labs to explore the platform with real workflows before committing.
Data migration: The Rezibase team supports the migration of existing patient and reporting data. This is a guided process, not something labs navigate alone.
Configuration: Normal values, reporting templates, and integrations are configured to match the lab's existing standards and connected hospital systems.
Training: Because the platform is built around how respiratory scientists actually work, the learning curve is significantly shorter than with generic systems.
Go live: With cloud deployment, there is no hardware installation. Access is immediate once the environment is ready.
Pricing is transparent and all-inclusive on a monthly basis with no lock-in contracts, which means labs are not making a multi-year financial commitment before they know the system works for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rezibase only available in Australia?
No. Rezibase is used across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including sites within the NHS.
Does Rezibase work with equipment from any manufacturer?
Yes. The platform is vendor-neutral. Magic Import accepts device reports from any manufacturer, extracting data automatically without manual re-entry.
What accreditation standards does Rezibase support?
Rezibase includes a dedicated accreditation module covering TSANZ/NATA standards and ISO 15189 requirements, including document management, training records, non-conformance tracking, audits, and Westgard-method quality control.
Is there a long-term contract required?
No. Rezibase operates on a transparent monthly pricing model with no lock-in contracts. A 30-day free trial is available.
Can Rezibase integrate with our hospital's existing systems?
Yes. Rezibase integrates with Patient Administration Systems, Electronic Medical Records, DICOM Modality Worklists, hospital finance systems, and electronic ordering systems.
Does Rezibase cover sleep studies as well as respiratory testing?
Yes. The platform covers both respiratory and sleep reporting within a single system.
How long has Rezibase been operating?
The team behind Rezibase has been working in this space for 37 years, giving the platform a depth of domain knowledge that newer entrants cannot replicate.
About Rezibase
Rezibase is Australia's most advanced respiratory and sleep reporting solution, built by respiratory scientists Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, and now supported by Cardiobase, a specialist healthcare technology company. The platform serves over 35 sites across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland, including NHS and NSW Health. Rezibase covers the full operational lifecycle of respiratory and sleep labs through a single, cloud-based, vendor-neutral platform, with a mission to improve patient care by making life easier for the scientists who deliver it.
Ready to see what a system built by respiratory scientists actually looks like in practice? Visit rezibase.com to start your 30-day free trial or get in touch with the team.