Sleep Therapy
Sleep Therapy has been anything but boring over
the last 16 months. Just as sleep providers started to
get their footing during the COVID-19 public health
emergency, along came the Philips device recall.
In both cases, sleep providers have had to deal with uncertain
supply chains while serving both existing patients and
onboarding new ones.
Moreover, when it comes to the public health emergency,
providers of sleep therapy equipment and services had to develop
new procedures and use new tools to safely and effectively provide
products and services to patients and coordinate with referrals.
While all that was happening, providers have to keep up to
speed with the market changes and innovations that have always
been part and parcel of the sleep therapy market. While the
public health emergency or a product recall might have created
gaps in some supplies, new masks, accessories, and other devices
and products have been getting released.
Likewise, there are a variety of business services and software
offerings on the market to help sleep therapy providers run more
efficient businesses, help their referral partners introduce new
patients to therapy, and ensure optimal outcomes.
So, bearing all that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the
products and services that have recently hit the market:
Sleepnet Corp.
iQ2 & Phantom2: Your mask, your fit
The iQ2 and Phantom2 are two lightweight
moldable, low-profile masks that
can accommodate most facial structures.
Sleepnet’s patented Custom Fit Technology
and AIR°gel technology maximizes comfort while minimizing skin
irritation and pressure points. These two masks feature a replaceable
cushion, magnetic clips, and a 360° swivel. For clients that need
to change mask styles, the IQ2 and Phantom2 cushions are interchangeable
while using the same mask frame and headgear.
SleepGlad
3D AI Mask Fitter
Whether PAP/NIV patients are remote
or clinic setups, SleepGlad is the original
and patented, 3D mask fitting AI
technology with 97 percent accuracy. SleepGlad is manufacturer
agnostic with comprehensive mask options for HME-chosen inventory
selections. There is no equipment to purchase or single-use
app to download. Magnetic contraindications are standardized & documented on every single patient. SleepGlad offers real-time
messaging with patients to get info fast including documents
or photos, and analytics for better business decisions including
subjective compliance data contributing to early-intervention tools.
AR Medical Technologies
MaskFit AR
MaskFit AR selects the best fitting PAP mask the
first time. Having a global CPAP mask database
while using AI and machine learning, MaskFit
provides the accurate recommendations, and
offers the unique ability to scan for nasal pillow size. MaskFit does
not transmit or store any images and can be used in person or
for remote mask fittings. MaskFit provides for optimum therapy
success, while greatly reducing costs and waste.
Sunset Healthcare Solutions
Humidoflo High Flow Nasal Cannula
Humidoflo improves patient compliance with greater
convenience, comfort and freedom than NIV masks.
With NHF therapy, patients benefit from warmed,
humidified oxygen at a higher flow rate than from
conventional oxygen delivery devices and more than peak inspiratory
airflow. Humidoflo’s minimal design allows patients to eat,
drink and talk during treatment. Includes both a standard ISO
connector and F&P adaptor, making it compatible with almost any
humidifier. Features kink-free prongs and flexible, low-noise tubing.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc.
F&P Evora Full
F&P Evora Full is Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s
new compact full-face mask for the delivery of
CPAP therapy to treat OSA. Evora Full delivers
full performance with minimal contact. Evora
Full sits under the nose for a clear line of sight. There are three seal
sizes available: Extra Small, Small to Medium, and Large and two
head gear sizes; Standard and Extra Large.
Transcend
Transcend Micro
Baseball-Sized CPAP Device weighs under a half pound
The Transcend Micro, a travel CPAP that
weighs under a half pound and measures
less than four inches across, is designed to
make it more convenient for OSA patients
to maintain their sleep therapy at home or
on the road. In addition to the small form
factor, the device is customizable via addon
accessories and smart features, such as
Bluetooth connectivity that lets users track
their sleep therapy data via a mobile app.
The Transcend Micro, which is compatible
with any CPAP mask, also features quiet
operation, auto-adjusting pressure, and
air pressure relief. Accessories include the
Transcend WhisperSoft muffler for acoustic
sound reduction and the Transcend
AirMist HME (heat moisture exchanger) for
waterless humidification.
zPods
zPods
Unique sensory bed helps sleep-resistant children
The new zPods line of enclosed beds
with parent- or child-controlled “sleepscape”
options that users can tailor to their
own needs. The bed includes USB ports
and a new app to serve the needs of kids
with sleep issues. Designed for children
who have a sleep disorder or sensory
processing disorder (such as kids who are
autistic, schizophrenic, ADHD, or bipolar,
for example), the beds help them “tune
out” the stressors in their environment that
prevent them from getting good sleep.
Features include air circulation, full-spectrum
LED lighting, Bluetooth speakers, and
a touch control panel that pairs with a smart
device to let parents make sure the lights
go out when they’re supposed to.
ResMed
AirSense 11
PAP device helps new sleep patients start and stick with therapy
ResMed AirSense 11 is a PAP device
designed to make starting and staying
on PAP treatment easier and more convenient
for patients. It combines the same
therapy modes of AirSense 10 AutoSet and
AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her, with enhanced
digital support features — including
Personal Therapy Assistant in myAir by
ResMed and Care Check-In — which tailor
setup and acclimation support based on
your patients’ needs.
Bleep
Bleep Eclipse
Mask cuts out headgear to increase user comfort, compliance
Bleep Eclipse is a no-headgear CPAP mask
utilizing MagSeal technology for the only
clinically proven no leak, rapid on/off CPAP
therapy experience. No headgear means no
over-tightened mask, no morning strap lines
on the face, no matted or damaged hair,
ability to sleep in any position, dramatically
reduces claustrophobia. Billable as a nasal
pillow mask under codes A7034 and A7033.
The mask’s development was partially
funded by NIH Grant designed to improve
PAP compliance.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc.
F&P Evora Full
Full-face mask delivers full performance with minimal contact
F&P Evora Full is Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s
new compact full face mask for the delivery
of CPAP therapy to treat OSA. Evora Full
delivers full performance with minimal
contact. Evora Full sits under the nose for a
clear line of sight. There are three seal sizes
available: Extra Small, Small to Medium, and
Large and two headgear sizes; standard and
extra large.