Philips Dreamwear System’s new fitting technology and a modular mask frame aim to improve patient comfort and clinical efficiency in sleep therapy.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
- Interchangeable Cushion System: The DreamWear system allows patients to switch between full face, nasal, and silicone pillows cushions using a single mask frame to improve therapy acceptance.
- Validated Mask Selection: The Mask Selector 3D uses a 20-second facial scan to capture 15 million data points, helping clinicians identify the correct mask size and style from the start.
- Enhanced Patient Comfort: Internal data indicates that 3 out of 4 patients found the silicone pillows cushion more comfortable than their prescribed mask, while the top-of-head tube connection provides greater freedom of movement.
Philips Respironics DreamWear system, which features a modular design allowing clinicians to switch between nasal, silicone pillows, and full face cushions on a single frame, according to company documentation.
The system includes the Mask Selector 3D, a clinically validated solution designed to help clinicians fit patients with the correct mask at the start of therapy. The technology uses a 3D camera to take 150 pictures of a patient’s face in approximately 20 seconds, gathering 15 million data points of facial topography to determine the appropriate size and style.
The use of the Mask Selector 3D helps reduce refits and supports operational efficiency by eliminating trial and error, the company said in a news release. Data indicates that patients are more likely to continue wearing their recommended mask and report higher confidence in their therapy when set up using the 3D scanning system.
The DreamWear silicone pillows cushion was developed using thousands of 3D facial scan data points to conform to various nose shapes. The cushion is designed to be softer than gel pillows while maintaining a seal. In a patient preference trial, 3 out of 4 patients found the silicone pillows mask more comfortable than their prescribed mask, according to Philips.
The mask frame features a top-of-head tube connection intended to provide freedom of movement during sleep. This design allows patients to sleep in various positions, including the stomach, side, or back, while maintaining an open field of vision for reading or watching television.
While the system allows for interchangeable cushions, the company noted that switching from a nasal or silicone pillows cushion to a full face cushion requires different headgear and instructions. Patients must consult their healthcare provider before making these adjustments.
The DreamWear system is currently available from Philips Sleep and Respiratory Care. The Mask Selector 3D can be used to fit all DreamWear mask types, including silicone pillows, nasal, and full face options.
Source
- https://respiratory-therapy.com/products-treatment/monitoring-treatment/therapy-devices/products-2025-positive-airway-pressure-sleep-therapy/
- [PDF] https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20210326/ea683304f2d148cdafefacf70138aa64.pdf
