Jul
19
2010

Respironics releases new mask to help apneics with comfort, compliance

Philips Respironics has released its newest nasal mask, the ComfortGel Blue nasal mask, used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Based on the company’s blue gel masks, the product is designed to help patient comfort and compliance.

Retaining the comfort and flexibility features found in previous gel masks, ComfortGel Blue incorporates several new features to make it the next generation of comfort and technology.

Included in the mask are improved forehead pad design to help reduce pressure points; a lower profile exhalation port with an integrated swivel that quietly directs air flow up and away from a bed partner; and a new gel cushion that gently conforms to facial features.

Used with Philips Respironics System One Resistance Control, the mask may help deliver optimum PAP therapy and comfort.

“We have more than 15 years of experience delivering gel masks to thousands of health care professionals and hundreds of thousands of patients around the world,” said Maura Weis, director of  sleep marketing for North America.

“As a result, we understand what our customers—and their patients—need from a gel mask for effective therapy,” Weis said.

ComfortGel Blue is available in four sizes: petite, small, medium, and large.  To further simplify fitting and inventory management, FitPacks with two sizes of cushions are available.

DuoPacks with multiple cushions of the same size also are offered to support supply replacement initiatives for patients.

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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.