Philips WhisperFlow

Breathe easier
Philips WhisperFlow CPAP system provides non-invasive
respiratory care designed for EMS
sense and simplicity
Designed for EMS
When caregivers respond to an emergency, time is essential and assessing
a patient’s vital signs is crucial. If a patient is having difficulty breathing,
perhaps due to a critical illness or injury, one treatment option is
endotracheal intubation. However, intubation may lead to complications,
such as infection and damage to a patient’s airway, and it is associated
with longer hospital stays and increased treatment costs when compared
with non-invasive ventilation.1,2 As an alternative to intubation for some
patients, Philips offers the WhisperFlow continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) system.
Non-invasive and easy to use
Lightweight yet rugged, the Philips
WhisperFlow CPAP system is a portable,
simple, cost-effective and non-invasive
alternative to intubation. WhisperFlow
needs no calibration and can be quickly
deployed to treat conscious patients
with respiratory distress. Simply connect
the system, apply the mask, and help
improve the patient’s ability to breathe
comfortably during transport.
Longer oxygen run times
WhisperFlow is ideal for EMS use
because it conserves oxygen while
delivering therapeutic CPAP with superb
pressure control. On a 425 litre oxygen
cylinder, WhisperFlow fixed-flow systems
may last two-to-three times longer than
some competitors during transport.3
Should your protocol require greater
FIO2 flexibility, Philips also offers a
variable flow system for appropriate
titration.
Patient comfort and
therapy acceptance
The WhiperFlow system provides a
variety of durable and comfortable
hospital-grade ventilation masks that
minimise leaks and maintain comfort.
Stable mask position and minimal leaks
mean a more consistent and reliable
application of CPAP. Greater patient
comfort can lead to better patient
acceptance and ultimately a greater
chance at clinical success.
Continuous and
consistent pressure
Patients who require CPAP are already
fighting to breathe, so their CPAP system
should minimise the work associated
with breathing. WhisperFlow systems
feature technology that can reduce
“work-of-breathing” for patients using
CPAP. WhisperFlow offers a variety of
isobaric positive end-expiry pressure
(PEEP) valves to maintain a constant
and consistent level of pressure control
to provide the C in CPAP. Unlike ondemand SCBA type systems, oxygen
at a controlled pressure is available
and continuously flowing to support
a patient’s demand for a breath instantaneously and with minimal effort.
As alveoli in the patient’s lungs are
recruited, a patient can experience
inproved oxygenation, easier breathing,
and vital signs improvement. 4-6
Fixed low
flow CPAP
Fixed
CPAP
Variable
CPAP
“The WhisperFlow system
provides patient-effective care
plus cost-effective solutions
by allowing us to get the most
from our oxygen tanks and
exchange our masks with the
hospital.”
Marvin Wayne, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Medical Program Director
Bellingham & Whatcom Counties
Designed for the entire
respiratory care cycle
As the leader in non-invasive ventilation (NIV) solutions, Philips offers
not only WhisperFlow but also hospital CPAP and BiPAP systems with
the popular V60, Vision, Focus and Trilogy non-invasive ventilators.
With Philips non-invasive ventilation solutions, patients receive seamless
respiratory care to and through the hospital. Using Philips masks with
your WhisperFlow CPAP system can facilitate clinically effective and
economically beneficial hospital exchange programs while enhancing a
fast, simple transition to hospital NIV systems. With the compatibilty
provided by Philips NIV solutions, treatment disruptions, such as mask
fitting and adjustment, may be minimised to ensure more consistent
With WhisperFlow, patients can be
seamlessly transferred from EMS to Philips
hospital CPAP and BiPAP Systems.
therapy for a patient. This seamless approach to NIV may not only
save precious time but it may also avoid costs associated with using an
additional mask when a patient is transported to the hospital.
Consistent and continuous pressure
supports the patient’s therapeutic breathing
cycle and can reduce a patient’s work-ofbreathing.
Everything you need
With a wide range of WhisperFlow generators, mask assemblies and accessories,
Philips WhisperFlow can be customised to emergency responder protocols and
individual patient needs. Contact your local Philips representative to learn more
about WhisperFlow CPAP.
Specifications
Oxygen fittings
Australian SIS (male and female)
Flow rates
Fixed CPAP
100 l/min at 50 psi
Fixed low flow CPAP
75 l/min at 50 psi
Variable CPAP
up to 100 l/min at 50 psi
FIO2 range
Fixed CPAP
30%
Variable CPAP
28 - 100%
PerformaTrak full face mask
with headgear may enhance
patient comfort and hospital
exchange programs
Oxygen hoses are available with male
and female Australian SIS fittings
WhisperFlow cuff keeps generator
on patient’s arm or attached to the
O2 cylinder
WhisperFlow isobaric PEEP
valve maintains consistent
pressure regardless of
cylinder pressure
WhisperFlow fixed
system generator uses
less oxygen
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Bacteria filter prevents the
spread of pathogens
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