Respironics
Respironics
Respironics (/rɛspɪˈrɒnɪks/) is a medical supply company that specializes in products designed to improve respiratory functions. The company is a subsidiary of Philips, a multinational conglomerate corporation.
Etymology
The term "Respironics" is a portmanteau of "respiratory" and "electronics", indicating the company's focus on developing electronic devices to aid in respiratory health.
History
Respironics was founded in 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company was acquired by Philips in 2008 and is now part of the Philips Healthcare division.
Products
Respironics produces a wide range of products for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory conditions. These include CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and ventilators.
CPAP Machines
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are used to treat sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
BiPAP Machines
BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines are similar to CPAP machines but provide two levels of pressure: one for inhalation and a lower one for exhalation.
Nebulizers
Nebulizers are devices that convert liquid medication into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs.
Oxygen Concentrators
Oxygen concentrators are devices that concentrate the oxygen from a gas supply by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched product gas stream.
Ventilators
Ventilators are machines that provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Respironics
- Wikipedia's article - Respironics
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