Teijin Pharma Introduces Compact CPAP Device.Tokyo, Japan, Feb 14, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - Teijin Pharma announced on February 13 that it has launched the AutoSet C, a continuous positive airway pressure continuous positive airway pressure n. Abbr. CPAP A technique of respiratory therapy for individuals breathing with or without mechanical assistance in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure throughout the (APAP APAP Association of Performing Arts Presenters APAP Association of Physician Assistant Programs APAP Action Professionals' Association for the People APAP Associação Portuguesa das Empresas de Publicidade e Comunicação (Portugal) ) device, across Japan. The AutoSet C, which is manufactured by Australian company ResMed, is used in the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome Ondine's curse A condition defined by frequent episodes of sleep apnea, hypopnea, and Sx of functional respiratory impairment; it is potentially life-threatening, and associated with daytime hypersomnolence, MVAs, and cardiovascular M&M in . It uses a memory card to monitor the usage to optimize the treatment process. Easy to carry, the product weighs only 1.3 kg and measures 112x164x145mm. Since the AutoSet C is covered by the national health insurance, patients can use it for about 5,000 yen ($420) per month. Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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