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RESPIRATORY PRODUCT GALLERY

CONSERVING DEVICES

Victor Medical/Conserver

O2N Demand II

  • now available in 7-pound universal-style case
  • features pneumatic operating system
  • compact design allows patient mobility

Call 800/382-8187.
Web site: www.victormed.com
Circle 500 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Allied Healthcare/Conserver

Mini Liberty

  • designed to engage when patient starts to breathe and turns off when cannula is removed
  • display panel features flashing green light to confirm oxygen delivery
  • all-brass construction weighs 14.7 ounces and is powered by one AA battery

Call 800/444-0105.
Web site: www.alliedhpi.com
Circle 499 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Responsive Respiratory/Conserver

Respond O2 Ultra-light Conserver System

  • features carbon-composite cylinders coupled with pneumatic conserver
  • portable system lasts 12.5 hours at 1 liter per minute
  • total system weighs 3.8 pounds

Call 866/333-4030.
Web site: www.respondo2.com
Circle 498 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

OXIMETERS

Smiths Medical PM/Finger Oximeter

BCI Digit

  • pulse oximeter and sensor in one unit, designed to provide fast SpO2, pulse rate and pulse strength measurements
  • pocketsize oximeter has large LED display for use in light or dark environments
  • has auto-power shutdown after eight seconds when not in use; designed for institutional and home use

Call 800/558-2345.
Web site: www.smiths-medical.com
Circle 494 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Nellcor/Oximeter

OxiMax NPB-75 Handheld Capnograph and Pulse Oximeter

  • portable, handheld unit
  • compatible with OxiMax pulse oximetry sensors
  • designed for spot-checks and continuous monitoring in a variety of settings

Call 800/635-5267.
Web site: www.nellcor.com
Circle 493 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

CONCENTRATORS

AirSep Corp./Oxygen Concentrator

QuietLife 5

  • low-decibel, low-power-consumption unit delivers continuous-flow oxygen for prescriptions up to 5 liters per minute
  • available with or without an oxygen monitor
  • features a double-insulated cabinet and alarms for power failure, high and low pressure and battery test

Call 888/874-0202.
Web site: www.airsep.com
Circle 450 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

OxLife/Concentrator

Excel

  • features 3 liters of continuous-flow oxygen
  • designed for continued, everyday use at home or away
  • features recessed controls, low/high pressure alarms and durable construction

Call 800/780-2616.
Web site: www.oxlife.com
Circle 496 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Glenn Medical Systems/Oxygen Concentrator

AERO 590 with Humidiflow

  • features built-in humidifier
  • designed to remove 90 percent of humidity from inlet air
  • indicator light signals when oxygen concentration falls below normal levels

Call 800/394-0173.
Web site: www.glennmedical.com
Circle 497 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

SLEEP THERAPY/MASKS

Hans Rudolph/Mask Accessory

Sensa Seal

  • optional button-on mask sealing flange
  • designed to allow five more half-sizes in addition to existing size range of vented and non-vented masks
  • acts as a second-layer, silicone-membrane seal

Call 800/456-6695.
Web site: www.rudolphkc.com
Circle 488 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Respironics/Bi-Level

BiPAP Pro 2 with Bi-Flex

  • features bi-level pressures to 25 cm H2O designed to treat severe OSA
  • features Digital Auto-Trak Sensitivity designed to trigger cycling between inspiratory and expiratory pressures
  • can be integrated with Respironics Heated Humidifier

Call 800/345-6443.
Web site: www.respironics.com
Circle 478 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Invacare/Mask

Twilight CPAP Mask

  • features solid mask shell design with silicone nasal cushion
  • available in standard and large sizes; designed for greater flexibility to offer different cushion size without replacing entire mask
  • mask's main swivel rotates 360 degrees

Call 800/333-6900.
Web site: www.invacare.com
Circle 487 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Sunrise Medical/Mask

Shallow Size Devilbiss FlexAire Mask

  • designed to fit wider, flatter nasal profiles
  • features 360-degree hose connection swivel able to be locked in upright position
  • features quick-release connection and tusks designed for removal without detaching headgear

Call 800/333-4000.
Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
Circle 484 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

ResMed/Mask

Mirage Activa Nasal Mask

  • designed to provide a comfortable, leak-free seal for active sleepers
  • features ActiveCell auto-stabilizing cushion technology
  • designed to require minimal tightening of headgear

Call 800/424-0737
Web site: www.resmed.com
Circle 485 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

InnoMed/CPAP Interface System

Nasal-PAP Freestyle

  • lightweight system features individual nasal sections
  • available in seven sizes
  • designed to provide an airtight, leak-free seal

Call 800/200-9842.
Web site: www.innomedinc.com
Circle 486 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Fisher & Paykel/Mask

HC407

  • features lightweight, compact facial cushion designed to cover less skin area
  • features a glider strap designed to allow greater movement during sleep
  • contoured silicone seal intended for noses of every shape and size

Call 800/446-3908.
Web site: www.fphcare.com
Circle 483 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

PURIFIERS & FILTERS

CareFore Medical/Concentrator Filters

CF500, CF600 and CF700

  • intake bacteria filters for oxygen concentrators
  • designed to fit all concentrator brands
  • features see-through housing

Call 877/554-5400.
Web site: www.careforemedical.com
Circle 489 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Blueair/In-Room Air Purifier

Model 601

  • features HEPASilent filtration
  • designed for room capacity up to 679 square feet
  • Clean Air Delivery Rates of more than 450 for pollen and more than 400 for dust

Call 888/258-3247.
Web site: www.blueair.com
Circle 490 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

VENTILATORS

Impact Instrumentation/Ventilator

Uni-Vent Eagle Model 754

  • portable, self-contained design
  • features internal compressor, apnea backup ventilation and full alarms and graphics package
  • modes of operations available with PEEP or Sigh technology

Call 800/969-0750.
Web site: www.impactinstrumentation.com
Circle 476 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Newport Medical/Ventilator

HT50

  • features internal battery intended for up to 10 hours of operation
  • designed for children and adults
  • features pressure support, back-up ventilation and built-in PEEP/CPAP

Call 800/451-3111.
Web site: www.NewportNMI.com
Circle 449 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

PORTABLE SYSTEMS

Cramer Decker Medical/Portable Emergency Oxygen

CDEOS Portable Emergency O2 Pack

  • features durable, water-resistant materials
  • designed to be converted into backpack or shoulder pack
  • includes oxygen regulator, cylinder and masks

Call 877/222-0200.
Web site: www.cramerdeckermedical.com
Circle 491 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Flotec/Portable Oxygen Delivery System

Flopac

  • internal pressure gauge shows three glow-in-the-dark zones for readability in low light
  • manual shutoff valve prevents cylinder from venting through the regulator when not in use
  • 24 different flow ranges available

Call 800/401-1723.
Web site: www.floteco2.com
Circle 430 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

OTHER RESPIRATORY PRODUCTS

CHAD Therapeutics/Oxygen Delivery System

TOTAL O2 Delivery System

  • designed to function as both a stationary and portable oxygen source
  • for use with any CHAD oxygen conserver
  • features convenient in-home filling mechanism

Call 800/423-8870.
Web site: www.totalO2.com
Circle 495 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Maxtec/Oxygen Analyzer

MAXO2+

  • features one-touch calibration and 5000-hour battery life
  • has large LCD and ergonomic design
  • design includes calibration and low-battery replacement reminders

Call 800/748-5355.
Web site: www.maxtecinc.com
Circle 481 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Ferraris Respiratory/Peak Flow Meter

Pocket Peak

  • features durable sliding zone indicators
  • designed to allow monitoring of airflow changes
  • features standard red, yellow and green zone readings

Call 800/574-7374.
Web site: www.ferrarisrespiratory.com
Circle 479 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Western Medica/Oxygen Conserving Regulator

Tru-Dose

  • designed to combine oxygen delivery and conservation in one unit
  • features compact aluminum regulator with brass high-pressure chamber
  • available with 11 flow settings with conserving ratios up to 3 to 1

Call 800/783-7890.
Web site: www.westernenterprises.com
Circle 477 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Roscoe Medical/Cylinder Bag

Vented Vertical Cylinder Bag

  • features mesh panels designed to allow safe ventilation
  • designed to fit five cylinder sizes: A, M6, ML6, M7 or C
  • interior Velcro straps designed to ensure cylinder stays securely in place

Call 800/376-7263.
Web site: www.roscoemedical.com
Circle 475 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Maril Products/Disinfecting Products

Control III

  • designed to disinfect sleep masks, tubing and other devices; effective against a range of bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens
  • contains no alcohol and is compatible with plastic material
  • solution can be poured down the drain

Call 800/546-7711.
Circle 447 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Inogen/Oxygen Source

Inogen One

  • designed to function as both a stationary and portable oxygen source
  • eliminates the need to exchange and refill tanks
  • pending 510(k) clearance; not yet for sale in the United States

Call 866/765-2800.
Web site: www.inogen.net
Circle 440 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Medical Device Group/Nasal Cannula

Quick and Easy

  • designed to fit any size patient
  • ear loops, molded like high-quality sunglasses, adjust to fit patient
  • features a clip to secure tubing and keep the weight of the tubing off the patient's face

Call 888/575-6341.
Web site: www.medicaldevicegroup.com
Circle 448 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

J.H. Emerson/Airway Clearance Device

CoughAssist

  • mechanical in-exsufflator (MI-E) features noninvasive airway clearance device
  • designed for patients with neuromuscular disease or paralysis of respiratory muscles
  • designed to enhance or replace natural removal of bronchial secretions

Call 800/252-1414.
Web site: www.coughassist.com
Circle 480 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

To find immediate product information, go to www.homecaremag.com

Have a product to show? Send product information and artwork to Tim Heston, associate editor, at theston@primediabusiness.com.

Or, mail a product release and photo to HomeCare, Products Department, 6151 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339-2941.

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