ResMed, San Diego, unveiled its new Easy-Breathe technology in the United States and other Americas markets with the launch of the VPAP Auto bilevel device. Easy-Breathe technology combines a new motor with advanced software to make therapy quiet and comfortable. First launched in Europe and Asia-Pacific in September, Easy-Breathe responds to patient breathing patterns with heightened sensitivity and reduces noise to less than 25 dB, more than 80% quieter than the leading competitor, a press release from the company says.

“The September launch of Easy-Breathe at the European Respiratory Society conference created a sensation with its innovative, quiet motor technology,” says Michael Farrell, senior vice president, Sleep Strategic Business Unit. “We expect similar enthusiasm with the launch in the Americas market. The combination of whisper-quiet comfort in a compact system is truly a unique offering, and adding the ultra-comfortable Easy-Breathe waveform for the launch of the VPAP Auto in the Americas is icing on the cake. These features increase compliance, which benefits patients, HMEs, and sleep specialists.”

“The VPAP Auto offers comfortable bilevel therapy in ResMed’s compact S8 platform,” says Drew Terry, director of product management. “With our new Easy-Breathe technology, the VPAP Auto is able to deliver nearly silent therapy and greater pressure stability so patients sleep comfortably throughout the night. The VPAP Auto synchronizes with the patient’s normal respiration so that breathing feels more natural and comfortable.”

The Easy-Breathe Pressure Profile

The Easy-Breathe pressure profile was originally developed for ResMed’s advanced VPAP Adapt SV to deliver comfortable therapy for complex sleep disorders. The same comfortable pressure profile is ideal for all CPAP patients because, unlike the traditional square bilevel waveform, Easy-Breathe’s smooth pressure profile recreates a patient’s natural breathing pattern for a more comfortable breath. Like natural breathing, Easy-Breathe fills the lungs gradually, leaving patients relaxed.

The Easy-Breathe Motor

Easy-Breathe features a dual-stage motor that delivers superior performance at half the effort, cutting device noise to less than 25 dB. The advanced Easy-Breathe motor delivers quiet comfort and unprecedented pressure stability.