Humidifier

ResMed, Poway, Calif, offers the C-Series Tango™, a heated humidifier designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the home without compromising performance or comfort. The optional humidifier, which includes user-friendly controls and a disposable water chamber, relieves symptoms of dryness and improves patient compliance. Other features include a ramp option, manual altitude adjustment, compliance meter, and pressure operation from 4 to 20 cm H₂O.

(858) 746-2400
www.resmed.com

Nebulizer

Aerogen Ireland Ltd, Galway, Ireland, introduces the Aeroneb® Solo nebulizer. The Solo is a single-patient-use device with high-efficiency nebulizer, offering continuous nebulization when powered by the Aeroneb Pro-X controller.

(866) 423-7643
www.aerogen.com

Portable Oxygen

Inogen, Goleta, Calif, offers the Inogen One, an oxygen therapy technology designed to eliminate scheduled deliveries and the associated costs of coordinating patient travel, thereby reducing reimbursement pressure. Inogen One emphasizes single-solution, cost-effective respiratory home health care equipment, improving patient care as well as operational efficiency for providers.

(866) 765-2800
www.inogen.net

Full Face Mask

Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, Mo, introduces the Full Face V2™ Mask. The V2 offers patient satisfaction with its new seal technology. The new V2 airtight, leak-free seal fits a wider variety of face geometries, is lightweight, and has chin cup and nose bridge braces that add stability and assure leak-free fits. Reusable and disposable versions are available for all CPAP/bilevel and NIV devices.

(800) 456-6695
www.rudolphkc.com

Sleep Diagnostics

Respironics Inc, Murrysville, Pa, introduces the RUSleeping™ RTS, an in-home apneic event screener. Based on a patient's at-home overnight score, physicians can determine whether the patient is a likely candidate for an immediate polysomnogram. By being presented with objective data regarding their apneic events, patients might more readily accept the need for a complete PSG. When the battery is installed into the base unit, respiratory airflow pressure is sensed via the cannula and the device starts to record apneic events.

(800) 345-6443
www.respironics.com

Vertical Platform Lifts

Harmar Access, Sarasota, Fla, introduces a line of vertical platform lifts that are safe, smooth, and economical solutions to the barriers stairs can create at home. Available in 2-, 4- and 6-foot vertical lifting heights, Harmar's residential lifts are designed to be simple to install and operate. In addition, they are virtually maintenance free for use indoors and out. Features include 28-, 52- and 72-inch lifting heights, 750-pound lifting capacity, AC motor and no belts, 34- x 54-inch nonskid platform, 36-inch-high solid platform walls, bottom platform safety panel, acme screw drive with back-up nut, and reversible/universal design.

(800) 833-0478
www.harmar.com

Bariatric Bed

Burke Inc, Kansas City, Mo, offers the Tri-Lift Bariatric Seat Lift Bed. The Tri-Lift allows entry and exit at the foot of the bed, and has a center-section seat lift, 1,000-pound capacity, dual width capability, a seat lift to assist the patient when standing or sitting, and true chair position. The full equipment tree option provides patient lock-out, further enhancing safety for the patient and the caregiver. There is also the optional impulse drive system and the scale system with trapeze.

(800) 669-9180
www.burkemedical.com

Oxygen Conserver

CHAD Therapeutics Inc, Chatsworth, Calif, has announced that the BONSAI™ OXYPneumatic conserver has received official FDA 510(k) clearance. The latest innovation in conserving devices, the BONSAI is the first pneumatic conserver to offer up to a 6:1 savings ratio. Weighing just 9.9 ounces, the BONSAI conserver provides eight flow settings and an adjustable continuous flow feature, and utilizes a single-lumen cannula. CHAD is also introducing the OMNI-5™ and OMNI-2™ oxygen transfilling devices, which represent significant upgrades to CHAD's pioneering Total O2® Delivery System. The OMNI-5 offers multiple new features, including stationary oxygen up to 5 liters per minute and an automatic restart upgrade on the cylinder transfilling process.

(800) 423-8870
www.chadtherapeutics.com

Ventilator

Draeger Medical, Telford, Pa, announces the launch of its newest ventilator, the Carinahome, into the US market. The Carinahome's design enables caregivers to support patients' ongoing conditions away from clinical settings. Providing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, the new unit enables greater independence and choice of care settings for many patients with respiratory disorders.

(800) 437-2437
www.draeger-medical.com