SEATTLE, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips
Respironics, a business of Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA),
today announced the availability of the Amara View CPAP mask, a
minimal contact, full face mask designed with the widest field of
vision of leading full face masks. With its innovative under the
nose design, Amara View reduces the red marks and irritation on the
bridge of the nose that many CPAP patients experience. Amara View,
along with other Philips sleep-disordered breathing solutions and
services will be on display at SLEEP 2015 (booth #601) in
Seattle, Washington from
June 8 – 10.
Smaller and lighter than traditional full face
masks1, Amara View covers less of the patient's face
than comparable masks and eliminates the bulky cushion and frame in
front of the eyes, allowing the patient to wear glasses, read,
watch TV or use a computer or tablet before falling asleep.
"This is the next generation of CPAP masks, designed to ensure
the patient's comfort and ease the journey to CPAP therapy
compliance for both the homecare provider and the patient," said
Mark D'Angelo, Sleep Business Leader
of Philips. "Amara View enables homecare providers to offer new and
existing CPAP patients a product that limits lifestyle
interruptions and requires fewer resources during the acclimation
process."
Amara View is the latest addition to The ANSWER, a three phase
process designed to respond to the unprecedented challenges facing
today's physicians and DME providers. The ANSWER impacts every
touch point of the patient journey from setup, to compliance,
through ongoing resupply. The Amara View works together with other
Philips sleep therapy systems and resupply services to transform
how homecare providers work, supporting their efforts to continue
to provide quality care to their patients.
To see how the Amara View works, fits and provides full face
mask wearers with more flexibility, watch this video.
For more information on Philips' advanced solutions for sleep
and respiratory care and updates from SLEEP 2015, follow
@PhilipsResp and the Philips Respironics Facebook.
For further information, please contact:
Alicia Cafardi
Philips
alicia.cafardi@philips.com
724-387-4439
About Royal
Philips:
Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being
company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful
innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and
Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2014 sales of EUR 21.4 billion and employs approximately
105,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100
countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and
home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new
lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and
oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
1 Data on file, Philips Respironics external and
internal testing
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