Respironics is a company that produces medical equipment, primarily for sleep apnea treatment. Their products include sleep therapy devices, oxygen therapy devices, and pediatric equipment.
Respironics was founded in 1976 by Gerald McGinnis and began producing respiratory therapy products in the U.S.
In 2007, Philips acquired Respironics for $5.1 billion, making it a subsidiary of Philips Respironics.
ResMed is a manufacturer of sleep apnea machines and accessories, as well as ventilators for patients with respiratory compromise.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a medical device company that specialises in respiratory care products and medical humidification systems.
Philips is a multinational technology company that produces a broad range of products, including healthcare equipment such as sleep apnea machines.
The DreamStation is a sleep therapy device that provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for people with obstructive sleep apnea.
SimplyGo is a portable oxygen concentrator designed for use by people who require supplemental oxygen while on the go.
The Alice PDx is a portable system used to diagnose sleep disorders by monitoring a patient's breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels while they sleep.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, in which the airway is partially or completely blocked.
CPAP is a type of sleep therapy that uses a machine to provide continuous positive airway pressure, preventing the airway from collapsing during sleep and reducing the number of apnea events.
Yes, many CPAP machines are designed to be portable and come with travel accessories such as carrying cases and battery packs.
A BiPAP machine provides two different levels of air pressure, one for inhaling and one for exhaling, while a CPAP machine provides a continuous level of air pressure during both inhalation and exhalation.
Most manufacturers recommend replacing your CPAP machine every 5 years or so, although this can vary depending on your usage and insurance coverage.
