When Mark S., one of our sleep apnea patient trial users, first tried Transcend he fell in love with it for the size, the short hose and the HME features. Then we asked him to test the battery packs. Know what he said? “I love it!” Mark is a firefighter and when he’s on duty, he can end up taking catnaps and often has to wake up in a hurry. Taking Transcend to the station is easy but the battery pack—he prefers the 4-cell option—makes it even easier.
We’re happy to let you know that the Transcend battery packs are now available! These Lithium Ion battery packs are available in 4-cell and 8-cell sizes and are a convenient power source whether you’re out camping, going to the cabin, or just staying home. Battery life for the packs will depend on the pressure setting and breathing patterns of each individual user. The 4-cell battery pack will power Transcend for approximately 7 to 9 hours and the 8-cell battery pack will power Transcend for approximately 14 to 16 hours. The battery packs may be charged with AC line power or with a mobile power adapter and must be fully charged before the first use. Charge time for the 4-cell may take five hours; the 8-cell may take as much as eight hours.
In addition to being used as a power source, the battery packs serve as a power source backup when used with AC line power. Should the power go out, Transcend will continue to provide you with therapy.
Transcend battery packs come with adjustable chest and arm straps. So you may choose to strap the battery pack to their chest or arm, or simply put it under their pillow—that’s what Mark does.
He did admit that getting up to let the dog out in the morning without having to take Transcend off was easy…but his dog looked at him quizzically! According to Mark, “You don’t wear something to bed to look good, especially something that will basically keep you alive and keep you sleeping…The beauty of Transcend outweighs how it looks."
Transcend is also available from a number of different online dealers and DMEs; to find one near you, visit the Transcend website.
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