CPAP PRO
CPAP PRO, sometimes called CPAPPro,[1] is a nasal mask alternative that utilizes a boil-and-bite mouthpiece in the place of a mask with headgear or straps.[2] It is a CPAP mask, which is the major therapy for sleep apnea, providing continuous positive airway pressure.[3][4] CPAP PRO was invented by Joseph Goldstein, the owner of Stevenson Industries and a sleep apnea sufferer himself.[5][6] The mask is recognized as an advance within the nasal CPAP technology,[7] and the mask basically consists of nasal pillows, attached to a fork that is attached to an oral appliance, which again eliminates the need for straps used in traditional CPAP-masks. The oral appliance will not only lower the jaw forward, but also support the nasal pillows allowing for much less pressure, making the CPAP mask more tolerable and comfortable.[8] CPAP PRO was launched in 2000,[9] and its method was revolutionary in the sense of holding nasal puffs in alignment by a pliable dental appliance, eliminating the need for heard-straps to keep the nasal cushions in place, earning the nickname NoMask.[10][11]
Stevenson Industries, which manufactures CPAP PRO, was formerly located in Pacific Palisades, CA, but is currently situated in Simi Valley, CA.[12][13] Stevenson Industries also manufactures shrink wrap packaging machinery, Palpak stretch film dispensers.[14]
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CPAP PRO helps keep airway clear by providing positive air pressure through nasal pillows. -
The nasal pillows eliminated the need for head-straps.
References
- ^ Ambrosino, J-F. Muir and A.K. Simonds (2008). European Respiratory Monograph 41: Noninvasive Ventilation. European Respiratory Society. Page 177. ISBN 9781904097792.
- ^ American Association for Respiratory Care (2002). AARCTimes, Volume 26, Issues 7-12. Daedalus Enterprises American Association for Respiratory Care. Page 133.
- ^ http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323407104579036844067088688
- ^ Mackenzie, Iain (2008). Core Topics in Mechanical Ventilation. Cambridge University Press. Page 30. ISBN 9780521867818.
- ^ Lipman, Derek S. (2003). Snoring from A to ZZZZ: Proven Cures for the Night's Worst Nuisance. Spencer Press. Page 179. ISBN 9780965070829.
- ^ Goldstein, Joseph L. (1999). Snoring Can Kill!!: Discover How Sleep Apnea Can Be Ruining Your Life. Caren Publishing Group. Pages 9-10. ISBN 9780966893953.
- ^ Lipman, Derek S. (2003). Snoring from A to ZZZZ: Proven Cures for the Night's Worst Nuisance. Spencer Press. Page 179. ISBN 9780965070829.
- ^ Dillard, David and Mayoor Patel (2015). Freedom from Cpap: Sleep Apnea Hurts, the Cure Doesn’t Have To. Lulu Press, Inc. Page 123. ISBN 9781483423821.
- ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12467491.htm
- ^ Lipman, Derek S. (2003). Snoring from A to ZZZZ: Proven Cures for the Night's Worst Nuisance. Spencer Press. Page 179. ISBN 9780965070829.
- ^ Smith, Stephen David (2000). Orofacial Pain, TMD, and Sleep Disorders Dentistry. TMData Resources. Page 71.
- ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12467491.htm
- ^ Directory Systems, Inc, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Medical Economics Data (1986). Medical Device Register, Volumes 1-2. DSI. Page 1355. ISBN 9781592371815.
- ^ California Manufacturers Association (2005). California Manufacturers Register. Times Mirror Press. Page 806. ISBN 9781556002816.