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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Res Med Recalls CPAP Machines

By Florence Cardinal Health Expert

Res Med, one of the world's largest suppliers of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure} machines, used in the treatment of sleep apnea, today announced a worldwide voluntary recall of approximately 300,000 of its early production S8 flow generators. The recall was prompted by the remote possibility of a short circuit in the power supply connector.

 

Res Med states: Patients may continue to use their S8 flow generators until they receive a replacement device. As with any electrical device,...

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Obstructive sleep apnea: More on CPAP
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Sleep Apnea: Highlights
...also suffer from sleep apnea. Another 2005 NEJM study found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment does not improve survival for patients with heart failure and central sleep... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Treatment
...during the night. There are a number of such devices available.Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP)The best treatment for severe obstructive and mixed sleep apnea is a system known as... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Managing Cluster Headaches
...treatment for the apnea as possible therapy for cluster headaches.Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for sleep apnea. In some studies, patients with both cluster... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
...appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for patients with... Read more »
Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
...(hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).Sleep apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP may help reduce systolic blood... Read more »

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