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Integrated CPAP flow generator and heated humidification system with Ambient Tracking Plus.
The temperature and humidity of the air you breathe during CPAP treatment affects the quality of your sleep. The HC233 Series is a fully integrated CPAP system that automatically heats and humidifies the air, to minimize side effects and make CPAP therapy more comfortable.
Putting the comfort into CPAP
User comfort is top priority for the HC233 Series CPAP system, because if therapy is comfortable youll be more likely to continue treatment and avoid the long term damaging effects of OSA.
Heated humidification with Ambient TrackingTM PLUS
Common CPAP side effects like nasal congestion, throat discomfort and a sore throat can be avoided if you breathe warm, moist air. The original HC220 Series, with Ambient TrackingTM, compensated for changes in room temperature to maximize humidity and minimize condensation. The HC233 Series takes this innovative thinking astep further with Ambient TrackingTM Plus technology that automatically ensures that the right amount of heated humidification is delivered even whenyou mouth or mask leak.
Proportional Ramp Pressure
At high set pressures, some CPAP users experience shortness of breath at the beginning of ramp. The HC233 Series overcomes this problem by adjusting the starting ramp pressure proportionally to set pressure. Above 9cmH20 the starting ramp pressure is 1/3 of set pressure.
Quieter operation
Two kinds of noise can annoy you and your sleeping partner. There is the noise of the CPAP system and the gurgling noise (rainout) that results from condensation forming in the airtube. The HC233 Series addresses both issues. It operates very quietly and, with Ambient TrackingTM Plus, it automatically adjusts the level of humidification to minimize rainout noise from condensation while maximizing comfort.
Truly integrated
The HC233 Series is a truly integrated CPAP system that includes heated humidification at the onset oftherapy to improve acceptance and compliance. It is also the smallest combined CPAP and heated humidifier,so it uses less bedroom space and makes travelling easier.
Reliability backed by a warranty
Fisher & Paykel is a trusted brand in the healthcare market. As well as building reliability into our products, we provide a generous warranty.
Why add Heated Humidification?
Heated humidification improves user comfort and compliance.
Up to 80% of CPAP users complain of upper airway or nasal symptoms. Unfortunately these symptoms may be so severe, users are unable to continue treatment.
The nasal mucosa is responsible for heating and humidifying the air we breathe. Research has shown the increased airflow of CPAP can overwhelm our natural ability to humidify inspired air. As a result, the nasal mucosa may become dry, irritated and swollen.
The HC233 series adds heated humidification to standard CPAP therapy, maintaining mucosal hydration and preventing discomfort.
Ambient Trackingδ to prevent condensation
Maximum humidity, minimum condensation
Through advanced electronics, Ambient TrackingTM automatically adjusts the heater plate temperature as the room temperature changes. Condensation is minimized while humidity is maximized.
Ambient TrackingTM allows the user to set the heater plate temperature higher than with a conventional humidifier without causing condensation. The user then receives more humidity during the night.
As the room temperature cools overnight, Ambient TrackingTM reduces the temperature to the heater plate to minimize condensation.
Includes- carrying bag, 2 chambers, 6 foot tube, water funnels and 2 filters.
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