Improved CPAP machines.Respironics, Inc., offers C-Flex technology in the REMstar[R] family of products to provide an improved, noninvasive positive pressure therapy treatment option for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) A potentially life-threatening condition characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep alternating with snoring or disordered breathing. . Prior to the introduction of C-Flex, one of the most common obstacles to patient compliance was difficulty exhaling against the positive airway pressure “CPAP” redirects here. For other uses, see CPAP (disambiguation). Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a method of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of sleep apnea, for which it was first developed. of CPAP CPAP abbr. continuous positive airway pressure Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) A ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose during sleep to keep the airway open. machines. C-Flex technology allows patients to take the work out of exhalation exhalation /ex·ha·la·tion/ (eks?hah-la´shun) 1. the giving off of watery or other vapor. 2. a vapor or other substance exhaled or given off. 3. the act of breathing out. by tracking the patient's breathing to lower the amount of pressure delivered during exhalation. With three settings, patients can select the level of pressure relief that is right for them-without altering the benefits of prescribed therapy. According to a patient preference study conducted by Respironics, therapy with a C-Flex device was found to be comfortable by 98% of patients who use it, which may result in greater long-term compliance with treatment. C-Flex is available in the REMstar Plus and REMstar Pro products. REMstar Plus is a marriage of CPAP technology with the superior comfort of C-Flex. REMstar Pro adds the advanced data capture and reporting power of the Encore[R] Pro Data Management Software. In addition, the REMstar Plus and REMstar Pro machines offer optional integrated humidification Humidification The process of increasing the water-vapor content (humidity) of a gas. This process and its reverse operation, dehumidification, are important steps in air conditioning for human comfort and in many industrial operations. , lighted controls, an easy-to-read display, and a sleek design. Circle 155 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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