ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips
Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), will welcome nearly 8,000 home care
providers to the largest conference and expo focused on the home
medical equipment (HME) industry. Medtrade opens today at the
Orange County Convention Center.
Advancing the theme "Moving the HME Industry forward," Philips will
present integrated care solutions to help providers serve their
patients in a new era of healthcare.
Homecare providers attend to the medical needs of millions of
people who require sleep therapy, oxygen, inhalation drug therapy,
and other aids in daily living. In a dynamic setting and 60x50
interactive booth, Philips will offer providers a first-hand look
at its programs to help diagnose, manage and treat chronic
conditions, including sleep apnea and respiratory diseases.
Philips' solutions help homecare providers fill their needs as they
are feeling increasing pressure in the changing healthcare
environment.
"In a time when there are more questions than answers in the
industry, we are committed to being part of the solution as Allies
in Better Sleep and Breathing," says John
Frank, senior vice president, general manager, Sleep and
Respiratory Care, Philips Home Healthcare Solutions. "Our
innovations are designed to help providers do what they do best:
enable people with chronic conditions to maintain their
independence and quality of life. The future holds promise for
bringing quality care into the home. Providers are the key."
A complete portfolio of masks and services for improved
patient care
Nuance, the industry's first gel pillows mask, launches at
Medtrade. Offering exceptional comfort, seal and style, Nuance is
the latest innovation in the Philips mask portfolio, which also
includes Wisp minimal contact and Amara Gel masks. Attendees
will experience Philips' entire portfolio of new masks and proven
therapies in an interactive fitting station where visitors can see,
feel and experience the mask innovations. This centerpiece of the
booth is complete with comfortable seating, swivel mirrors and
educational displays. Also featured in this area are Philips'
medSage resupply and SleepMapper self-management system. This
integrated approach to sleep management is the only comprehensive
solution developed specifically to help boost compliance and
resupply efforts.
Nuance, the new choice for sleep therapy
Nuance is the latest in a groundbreaking series of new masks
designed to outperform traditional masks and improve patient
satisfaction. It started with Amara, the lightest weight mask in
the traditional full face category, and Wisp, the first hybrid
minimal contact mask, pairing the best features of nasal masks and
pillows masks. That innovation streak continues with Nuance.
Nuance delivers better performance, with a superior seal and
less nasal irritation than the leading pillows mask.* With its
sleek design, Nuance has been rated by patients as easier to
assemble and use than the leading pillows mask.* Patients also have
their choice of frame: the all-fabric frame and headgear ensures
comfort with fewer red marks; Nuance Pro features a gel-padded
frame and nonslip headgear.
Flexibility with Amara
With the new Amara gel option, patients can choose the type of
comfort they prefer in their cushion. Both Amara clear silicone and
gel masks are smaller and lighter than the leading full face mask,
and have 60% fewer parts.* The new soft gel cushion conforms to the
contours of the face, providing an exceptional seal and
comfort.
REMstar SE
The newest addition to the System One sleep therapy family
provides a robust set of features in an affordable unit. With
REMstar SE, patients can enjoy comfort and compliance benefits,
including Flex pressure relief, enhanced humidification with a
heated tube option, and tools such as the EncoreAnywhere management
system.
OmniLab Advanced
The OmniLab Advanced + multi-mode titration system, with OmniLab
Direct and OmniLab Connect, is designed to help sleep technicians
perform titration studies efficiently, easily and intuitively. With
nine therapy modes, there's now enhanced flexibility and range to
titrate more types of patients than ever before.
Innovation in respiratory care brings greater
independence
At Medtrade this fall, Philips Respironics also announces new
additions to its oxygen and ventilation portfolios:
SimplyFlo
SimplyFlo is a new choice for nocturnal oxygen patients.
Weighing less than nine pounds, SimplyFlo is the world's smallest
and lightest stationary oxygen concentrator. Designed to enhance
compliance for patients who may be rejecting or resisting therapy
due to the intimidating size and weight of traditional
concentrators, SimplyFlo is a convenient, transportable option.
Trilogy with Mouth Piece Ventilation (MPV)
The Trilogy ventilators are designed for use in the home,
hospital and alternative care sites, providing invasive and
noninvasive ventilator support for adult and pediatric patients.
The MPV feature incorporates a "kiss" trigger with signal flow
technology which detects when a patient engages and disengages from
the mouthpiece to deliver on-demand ventilation.
BiPAP AVAPS
Aligned with the same platform as Philips Respironics System One
sleep therapy technology, the BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator
provides the comfort of pressure ventilation and the consistent
efficacy of assured tidal volume. Adapting automatically to
changing patient needs, BiPAP AVAPS incorporates System One
advanced technologies, such as Digital Auto-Trak, AVAPS and Heated
Tube humidification, that help simplify patient care.
New this year, a number of Philips innovations will be part of
The Medtrade Retail Design Center. The interactive exhibit was
created to help providers develop a solid retail sales program. It
starts with a sound design and careful consideration of product
categories, display options and customer education
opportunities.
"Our integrated programs and services offer a roadmap to the
future," adds Mr. Frank. "They are the result of working with
homecare providers toward solutions that can lead to healthier
patients, healthier practices and healthier businesses."
For information on products being shown at Medtrade, please
visit the Philips Respironics booth #901. Information can also be
accessed online at http://www.philips.com/medtrade.
*preference data on file
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI)
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
2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and
employs approximately 116,000 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.
SOURCE Philips Respironics