In the wake of COVID, an increasing number of patients have developed permanent lung disease, and some have required long-term respiratory support outside the hospital. Three types of devices with similar capabilities are available to treat these patients:
Dedicated CPAP devices (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) help patients at home who suffer from sleep apnea at night. The airways are kept open by a continuous flow of air.
Homecare ventilators are designed to provide continuous ventilation support to patients during inspiration and expiration.
The flexibility of homecare ventilators broadens its use towards both directions: sub-acute settings and sleep apnea.
Portable critical care ventilators for ambulance services are compact, easy to operate and can also be used in lower acuity settings.
