Peer Support Boosts CPAP Adherence
Patients receiving peer mentorship used their CPAP machines more consistently, averaging 4.5 hours per night compared to 3.7 hours for those receiving standard care.
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Peer Support Boosts CPAP Adherence
Patients receiving peer mentorship used their CPAP machines more consistently, averaging 4.5 hours per night compared to 3.7 hours for those receiving standard care.
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How Lincare Cashed In on the Disastrous Recall of Philips Breathing Machines — at the Expense of Patients
A report from ProPublica says that Lincare was supposed to supply the most ailing patients with new CPAPs but instead diverted the devices to new customers who would deliver greater profits for the company.
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Fisher & Paykel Launches Its Lightest CPAP Mask in the US
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched its F&P Nova Micro nasal pillows mask in the United States, the company’s lightest and smallest CPAP therapy mask to date.
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Sunset Healthcare Launches Brighter Pediatrics
Brighter Pediatrics is a new product line dedicated to enhancing outcomes for homecare providers and the families of pediatric patients.
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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High-flow Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP: Two Complementary Strategies to Fight Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
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Hamilton Medical Introduces NIV Masks Portfolio
Hamilton Medical has introduced a new NIV mask portfolio for noninvasive ventilation with a large range of interchangeable elbows for different NIV therapy options, according to a company notice.
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React Health Debuts Rio II Full Face CPAP Mask
React Health is set to introduce an “ultra-compact” full face CPAP mask as part of its expanding Rio II series.
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Products 2024: Bubble CPAP
An online exclusive look at the available bubble CPAP noninvasive respiratory support devices on the market from B&B Medical, Dräger Medical, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Respiralogics.
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Products 2024: Positive Airway Pressure & Sleep Therapy
Positive airway pressure masks and sleep therapy devices from Braebon, Cadwell, and Mercury Medical.
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Philips Updates Use Instructions for BiPAP Ventilators Due to Risk of Therapy Loss
Philips Respironics updated the use instructions for BiPAP V30, A30, and A40 ventilators due to potential therapy interruptions and serious health risks.
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Launches F&P Solo Nasal Mask
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched the F&P Solo Nasal mask in the United States for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Federal Court Finalizes Consent Decree Against Philips Respironics
The decree mandates a recall remediation plan and production restrictions to address safety concerns following the widespread 2021 recall of CPAP and BiPAP machines.
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Sleepnet Corp Recalls CPAP/BiPAP Masks with Magnets
Sleepnet Corp initiated a worldwide recall for all CPAP and BiPAP masks with magnets due to potential interference with certain medical devices, according to an FDA recall alert.
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ResMed Launches AirCurve 11 Bilevel Devices for Sleep Apnea
The series includes a bilevel PAP device designed for improved compliance and an adaptive servo-ventilation device designed to make therapy feel like the patient’s own breath.
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FDA: Additional 7,000 MDRs, 111 Deaths Reported in Philips Device Recalls
The FDA issued an update on the June 2021 recall of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP devices for the period of July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
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New Selection, Sizing tools for Fisher & Paykel F&P myMask App
The updated F&P myMask App now offers mask selection and sizing in addition to the existing step-by-step education and support video content.
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Respironics Founder Gerald McGinnis Dies at 89
Gerald E. McGinnis, founder of Respironics and creator of the first CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, died on Jan 25 at age 89.
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Claims Period Now Open for Philips’ $479M Recall Settlement
Medical providers and patients who leased, rented, or purchased recalled Philips CPAPs, BiPAPs, or ventilators—as well as payers who reimbursed recalled devices—can now file a claim for a share in the company’s $479 million settlement deal.
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ResMed Updates Safety Guidance for CPAP Masks With Magnets
ResMed is updating its guides for all CPAP masks with magnets to inform users about potential magnetic interference when magnets are near certain implants and medical devices in the body.
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FDA: ‘Carefully Monitor’ Philips CPAP Device for Overheating
The FDA received over 270 reports related to thermal issues such as fire, smoke, burns, and other signs of overheating while patients are using Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machines.
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ResMed: Magnetic CPAP Masks May Interfere With Certain Medical Devices
ResMed has issued an urgent field safety notice for its CPAP masks with magnets due to potential interference with some implants or certain medical devices.
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People Who Used Recalled Philips Breathing Machines Face Painful Choices
Millions of people were impacted by the 2021 recall of Philips breathing machines. Here are nine of their stories.
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Top Philips Executive Approved Sale of Defective Breathing Machines by Distributors, Despite Tests Showing Health Risks
Philips argued in court that its US subsidiary should be responsible for damages caused by its CPAP machines and ventilators, but patients’ attorneys say safety decisions were made at the Dutch company’s highest levels.
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