Wireless EEG/PSG Recording System
Nihon Kohden America, Foothill Ranch, Calif, presents the AirEEG Wireless EEG/PSG recording system, which allows patients to be free from cables. Physicians and technologists are able to monitor the data while the patient is unencumbered by connection cables. As many as 64 channels of EEG/PSG data can be sent to the acquisition unit via wireless transmission. The AirEEG acquisition unit can roam among three different access points without any interruption or signal loss, extending the range as far as 900 feet. The AirEEG offers an optional digital video module that allows the recording and display of video, as much as 24 hours of battery operation, and seamless integration with all Nihon Kohden products. (800) 325-0283; www.nkusa.com.

Nasal Cannula Alternative
Southmedic, Barrie, Ontario, offers an alternative to nasal cannulas. The OxyArm family of products enables users to eliminate the irritating aspects of wearing a nasal cannula and provides a low-flow oxygen mask for use at flows of 1 to 5 liters per minute and a cost-effective alternative to a nasal cannula because the OxyArm products might not need to be changed as frequently. The OxyArm, OxyMask, and OxyCannula are the alternatives to standard nasal cannulas and simple oxygen masks. (800) 463-7146; www.southmedic.com.

Critical Care Interface
Hudson RCI, a division of Teleflex Medical, Durham, NC, introduces the NASAL-AIRE^® II Critical Care CPAP interface. Unique design features make it the ideal patient interface for noninvasive ventilation. The ergonomic design fits any face and eliminates leaks and pressure points, allowing it to be worn for long periods of time without discomfort. A simple neck strap included with each system replaces the bulky and restrictive headgear common to most other interfaces. The NASAL-AIRE II Critical Care comes in five sizes with a handy sizing gauge available to simplify the fitting process. (800) 399-1039; www.hudsonrci.com or www.teleflexmedical.com.

Headgear
Respironics^® Inc, Murrysville, Pa, announces the release of its new Premium Headgear with EZ Peel^™ Tabs for use with the company’s Comfort Series^™ masks. A simpler overall design gives patients with obstructive sleep apnea a new level of mask stability and comfort, plus easy-to-use features and increased durability. Lycra stretch fibers are used to weave thicker straps that feel soft and smooth against the skin. The straps are also wider to help improve stability and eliminate neck irritation that can occur with thin straps. EZ Peel Tabs make the ends of the straps easy to locate and adjust to help users find the perfect fit. All materials of construction are tough and durable—at least twice as durable as other materials tested—so they will stand up better to nightly use and repeated washing. The new Premium Headgear comes standard with the ComfortGel^™ and ComfortFull^™ 2 masks, and can be ordered separately for use with most Comfort Series Masks. (800) 345-6443; www.respironics.com.

Electrode Application System
Compumedics USA Ltd, El Paso, Tex, introduces the latest innovation in sleep diagnostics. Quik-Cap PSG is a cap-based electrode application system customized for use in the diagnostic sleep environment. More than 8 years of experience building quality electrode caps for research and clinical EEG applications led to a versatile, cost-effective tool that helps enhance all aspects of sleep laboratory productivity. Quik-Cap PSG provides faster, more consistent electrode applications with easy cleanup to maximize lab results and investment. Quik-Cap PSG offers proven time savings, enhanced patient compliance, reduced technologist stress, cost savings for the laboratory manager, and quality control benefits for the medical director. (877) 717-3975; www.compumedics.com.

Nasal Mask
The DreamFit^™ nasal mask from Puritan Bennett, Pleasanton, Calif, is a convenient new CPAP interface for sleep apnea patients. It is designed with soft, comfortable materials and innovative features to encourage compliance. The over-the-head design minimizes contact to the face and enables patients to sleep in virtually any position. The DreamFit nasal mask also includes a flexible “bellows” chamber that swivels to accommodate movement and reduce leaks. A simple one-step closure lets patients easily apply and remove the mask themselves. The DreamFit nasal mask comes in three sizes and is easy to fit to a wide range of patients. (800) 635-5267; www.puritanbennett.com.

pH Monitoring System For Sleep Studies
Restech, San Diego, offers the “Plug & Play” Dx–Sleep Adapter^™, an accessory for the Dx–pH Measurement System^™—the first and only device for monitoring real-time pH in the oropharynx. Introduced transnasally and seated posterior to the uvula, the Dx–pH Probe^™ provides a minimally invasive method for reliably monitoring pH in the airway. This particular place­ment is comfortable for patients and does not interfere with additional sleep tests. Data is transmitted wirelessly during the study period of up to 48 hours. The Dx–Sleep Adapter plugs into the Dx–Recorder on one end while the opposite end plugs directly into a PSG (polysomnograph), giving sleep medicine professionals an effective tool to track patients’ airway pH events in real time on their existing monitoring equipment. It is particularly relevant to monitor pH events of patients with respiratory diseases as the data aids in the differential diagnosis and monitoring of disorders including: asthma, COPD, OSA, and chronic cough. (800) 352-1512; www.restech-corp.com.