Respironics Releases REMstar® Auto With C-Flex™
Murrysville, PA - Respironics, Inc. announces the release of its REMstar Auto with C-Flex, the latest in the family of REMstar devices that offer a more comfortable treatment for sleep apnea versus traditional CPAP.
C-Flex tracks the patient's breathing to lower the amount of pressure delivered at the beginning of exhalation. With three settings, patients have the ability to select the level of pressure relief that's right for them – without altering the benefits of prescribed therapy. As a result, C-Flex takes the work out of exhalation, providing a more comfortable treatment and ultimately increasing the likelihood of compliance.
The REMstar Auto with C-Flex uses a multilevel Proactive algorithm that measures flow limitation and makes systematic, subtle changes in pressure. The algorithm assesses the impact of these changes on the patient's breathing patterns and adjusts to the ideal pressure level for a patient's sleep therapy needs. The REMstar Auto also measures and adjusts pressure to eliminate flow events such as snoring, apnea, hypopnea and elevated leak levels.
Coupled with the Proactive Algorithm therapy is Breathing Pattern Recognition software that analyzes the shape curve of a patient's airflow signal based on its roundness, flatness, peak and shape. In instances of flow limitation, the device can cycle through the Pcrit, Popt and Ptherapy modes or trigger the REMstar's secondary analysis for a better sleep therapy option. When the secondary analysis detects an event, the device can immediately increase pressure to eliminate or compensate for the event.
The REMstar Auto also comes with Encore® Pro SmartCard® technology that allows healthcare professionals to easily and efficiently handle patient files, develop patient reports and track overall treatment progress. The SmartCard records the date, time, ramp usage and duration of each treatment session, as well as mask leak, apnea/hypopnea index, flow limitation and snoring. Additionally, the SmartCard can be programmed to automatically update patient prescriptions, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor and adjust a patient's therapy regimen without an office or in-home visit.
According to Shawn Trautman, Product Manger, Homecare Division, "The REMstar Auto with C-Flex can be used in the lab or the home and is an ideal flow-based auto-CPAP for patients with sleep apnea. The addition of C-Flex makes exhalation far easier for patients, and has the potential to help more people benefit from more comfortable therapy."
The REMstar Auto with C-Flex is also available with an integrated Heated Humidifier. The humidifier's controls are directly on the REMstar Auto and it plugs into the CPAP – there is only one plug to go into the wall. Also available is an integrated pass-over humidifier that allows patients to choose unheated humidification without sacrificing the convenience of the heated humidifier's integrated design.
About Respironics
Respironics' Homecare Division is recognized worldwide for its continuous stream of medical innovations and advancements in the management of sleep disorders, chronic respiratory problems, and neonatal and pediatric care. The Division integrates state-of-the-art technology in diagnostics, therapy and monitoring with strategic programs to help health care providers, sleep centers and pediatric units care for patients efficiently and cost-effectively.
Respironics is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative products and programs that serve the global sleep and respiratory markets. Focusing on emerging market needs, the Company is committed to providing valued solutions to help improve outcomes for patients, clinicians and health care providers. Respironics markets its products in over 125 countries and employs more than 3,500 associates worldwide. Further information can be found on the Company's Web site: www.respironics.com.
Source: Respironics