Knowing what to expect from a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine helps distinguish how Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System is different from any CPAP on the market today. WebMD has a good primer article about what a CPAP is, how well one works, and risks involved.
According to the WebMD article, “The most common problem with CPAP is that people do not use the machine every night. Or they take off the mask during the night because it becomes uncomfortable. Even one night of not using the machine can make you sleepy the next day.”
Somnetics, LLC, recognized that patients are frustrated with CPAPs in general. To design a truly different sleep apnea therapy system involved patient feedback. When patients were asked what they don’t like about conventional CPAPs, these are some of the comments heard by Somnetics:
“it’s cumbersome”
“the hose is a nuisance and it breaks the mask’s seal”
“sleeping positions with the CPAP are uncomfortable”
“the humidifier is a hassle to use and clean”
“I can’t sleep when the power goes out”
“it’s a hassle to travel with”
. . . and more.
When you see the new Transcend system, the first thing you’ll notice is that it is small enough and light enough to fit comfortably on your head, which eliminates the need for a long hose. Its size and portability makes it the perfect travel CPAP and its battery pack option gives you freedom to sleep anywhere.
Transcend is the first system to use heat moisture exchange humidification technology, which means no more water chamber, no more distilled water, no more cleaning, and no more messy spills. It is easy to maintain and has few parts to clean. Plus, compliance is easy with Transcend—just plug it into your computer and email your report to your provider.
Transcend will be available for purchase beginning January 21, 2011. Check it out now.
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