Welcome to the CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct Newsletter where you will find information on the latest and greatest products to hit the CPAP industry.  We hope that this information is helpful and informative.  If you have any questions about anything mentioned in this newsletter or with CPAP in general, please give us a call, toll free, at 877-791-3195 and we will be glad to help.

As an addition to our new website, we have brought back the filter comparison chart to make shopping for the filters that you need even easier than ever.  Keep checking the website for the new features that we continually add every day.  The filter chart can be found at http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Filters/Cross_Ref.html   
CPAP Manufacturers are continually developing and improving CPAP related products every day.  Below you will find information on the new products that have be introduced into the market.


















Fisher & Paykel is extremely happy with their introduction of the HC431 Full Face mask.  This mask's unique features include an under-the-chin design that helps fit a wide range of patients and assists in keeping the jaw closed throughout the night.  Also, three cushion sizes included in every package eliminate sizing issues.

http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/Full_Face_Masks/HC431/HC431.html

Fisher & Paykel has released the HC234 CPAP Machines with humidifier.  This machine now features a user-friendly LCD screen on the top of the machine for ease of use.  Additionally, F & P has added a ramp feature to this unit so that you can slowly adjust to your therapy pressure as you fall asleep.  Check it out at:

http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/HC220LE/HC234.html

Coming Soon - HC604.  This new model from Fisher & Paykel will feature a heated tube and larger diameter water chamber to allow for increased humidity.  The heated tubing has coils within it to warm the tube surfaces.  This eliminates most, if not all, condensation buildup within the tubing walls providing a more quiet and comfortable sleep.  We will pass along more information as it becomes available. 

ResMed has announced the next release in the S8 lineup of CPAP machines.  Due out end of July, beginning of August, the S8 compact will be equivalent to the very successful S7 Lightweight machine but at 1/3 of the size and 1/2 of the weight.   This machine can be your best traveling partner for your summer vacation.  Buy your S8 today at: http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/S8_Escape/S8_Escape.html

 

Puritan-Bennett has introduced the DreamFit interface.  The unit is designed similar to the popular Breeze Sleepgear with Dreamseal with an interesting twist.  The cushion features a soft bellow chamber between the frame and the cushion which allows and active sleeper to maintain a secure seal throughout the night.  Check it out at:  

http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/Nasal_Masks/DreamFit/DreamFit.html

Coming Soon - Respironics is indicating that they will be releasing a new BiPap ST model.  With a name like Respironics behind the product - we are sure it will be very successful.


Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and OSA-The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure has reported that the use of CPAP therapy is more effective in reducing patient blood pressure than standard medication.   Copies of the JNC7 Reports are available at www.nhlbi.nih.gov .  This information is further substantiated by the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine 2003;(13):1233-41 which stated patients participating in a study showed reduced blood pressure, reduced Coronary artery disease and Congestive heart failure.

As always we hope that you find this information helpful and informative.  We thank you for choosing CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct as your supplier for CPAP equipment and accessories.  Also, don't forget, it's pollen  season; Change your CPAP filters regularly!  Also, tubing should be replaced every 30-60 days!


Happy 4th of July!
The Staff at CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct

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