Our vision of a true full-face mask
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Our vision of a true full-face mask
The insiders’ point of view After years of waking up every hour with an acute pain on the bridge of my nose, living with painful facial sores and trying to disguise red marks on my face before going to the office, I finally found FitLife. It fits perfectly and its comfortable silicone membrane prevents leaks without overtightening. Not only can I see, it makes me feel free! Life is good again! Marie H. Bremen, Germany I use a FitLife mask and I like it. Since I started using it, I haven’t had any sores on the bridge of my nose and have had no leaks. For me it works great. I’ve tried two other brands, one leaked and the other left my nose sore. I find the FitLife mask comfortable, it works for me! John S., Santa Barbara, CA, USA FitLife, patients preferred full-face mask. Ordering information Contact us FitLife FitLife with exhalation port FitLife mask FitLife mask FitLife mask FitLife without exhalation port FitLife mask SE FitLife mask SE FitLife mask SE FitLife replacement parts Replacement headgear Headgear Headgear Headgear Replacement clips Headgear snap clips (2/pack) Reusable exhalation port Whisper Swivel Size Part number S L XL 1060803 1060804 1089994 Size Part number S L XL 1061711 1061712 1089995 Size Part number S L XL 1060807 1060808 1089990 Part number 1060913 Philips Healthcare is part of Royal Philips Electronics How to contact us www.philips.com/healthcare [email protected] Philips Respironics International Headquarters +33 1 47 28 30 82 Philips Respironics Deutschland +49 8152 93 06 0 Philips Respironics Sweden +46 8 120 45 900 Philips Respironics France +33 2 51 89 36 00 Asia Pacific +852 3194 2280 Philips Respironics Italy +39 039 203 1 Philips Respironics Australia +61 2 9666 4444 Philips Respironics United Kingdom +44 800 1300 845 Europe, Middle East, Africa +49 7031 463 2254 Philips Respironics Spain +34 915 669 000 Part number 332113 ©2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. 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Printed in France 4522 962 76591 DEC 2011 PN 1093578 MCI 4104433 Our vision of a true full-face mask Philips Respironics FitLife mask - the positive full-face experience The full-face challenge today FitLife, our vision of a true full-face Common reasons for non-adherence to therapy include pressure intolerance and issues related to Thanks to its unique patented seal technology, Fitlife fits the perimeter of the patient’s face where the mask, such as facial discomfort, skin injury, significant air leaks, and a feeling of claustrophobia.1 there are less pressure sensitivity points and smoother facial contours. Fitlife is a full-face mask that eliminates common nose-bridge sores and provides a positive patient experience with superb pressure distribution and a clear line of vision. Common mask challenges FitLife mask solutions 1 1 Mouth leak and high-pressure management Mouth leak occurs in approximately 40% of CPAP and most bi-level users.2-4 The result is loss of therapy effectiveness, comfort, and disrupted sleep,5 which can lead to reduced adherence and the discontinuation of treatment. 2 Claustrophobia and acceptance Patients’ acceptance to therapy can be challenged by the first impression of their equipment. The mask is vital to successful treatment, however it can often appear obtrusive to the patient. 3 Low pressure > medium pressure > high pressure 2 FitLife, the only mask that offers a wide, full-vision screen and a lightweight body for maximum visibility and increased comfort. Patients simply forget they are wearing a mask! 3 Facial discomfort and skin injury Using a conventional full-face mask is currently the accepted solution for patients who breathe through their mouth whilst sleeping. Patients using this type of interface may experience problems such as facial marking, pressure sores, discomfort, air leaks and claustrophobia.6-7 Pressure Mapping FitLife’s full-face shape helps to establish rapidly an effective seal around the patient’s face, even under high pressure. In addition, its unique design provides optimum pressure distribution for maximum comfort. FitLife is designed to fit around the less pressuresensitive perimeters of the face, thus reducing facial marks and potential skin sores. Furthermore, it eliminates stress on the bridge of the nose which is one of the most common patient complaints. Red marks, injuries, and pressure sore development FitLife patient preference study Excessive friction and prolongated pressure on body tissues contribute to development of red marks, Discover the results of a preference study conducted in Germany in the Spring of 2011 skin injuries, and pressure sores. comparing a conventional full-face mask with a FitLife mask. This demonstrates that the majority of patients rated FitLife very positively on Quick Seal technology, comfort, and ease-of-use. The preference study shows that these patients wished to continue to use FitLife for the rest of their treatment. Erythema Edema Skin moisture Histohypoxia Necrosis Pressure sore % 100 Seal technology 1 Elliott. The interface: crucial for successful noninvasive ventilation. Eur Resp J 2004 2 Richards et al. Mouth leak with nasal continuous positive airway pressure increases nasal airway resistance. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1996 3 Lojander et al. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10445068/ Nasopharyngeal symptoms and nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Act Otolaryngol 1999 4 Meyer et al. www.journalsleep.org/ViewAbstract.aspx?pid=24282/ Air Leaking through the mouth during nocturnal nasal ventilation: effect on sleep quality. Sleep 1997 60 5 Teschler et al. Effect of mouth leak on effectiveness of nasal bilevel ventilatory assistance and sleep architecture. Eur Resp J 1999 6 Massie et al. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12684301/ Clinical outcomes related to interface type in patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome who are using continuous positive airway pressure. Chest 2003 7 Navalesi et al. Physiologic evaluation of noninvasive mechanical ventilation delivered with three types of masks in patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure. Crit Care Med 2000. Comfort 80 80 References % 100 79 60 20 21 89 60 20 11 0 0 High Low Ease-of-use fitting, removing, clean cleaning 80 40 40 % 100 High Low % 100 Likelyhood of FitLife continued use 80 95 60 40 40 20 20 5 0 High Low 84 21 0 High Low