DreamStation CPAP Heated Humidifier

DreamStation Heated Humidifier

The Philips Respironics DreamStation heated humidifier connects directly to the CPAP or BiPAP machine and features the dry box technology to help reduce the chance of water entering the machine from the humidifier. Heated humidification is a comfort feature the eliminates dryness and irritation that can be associated with the use of a sleep apnea therapy device. The water chamber tub is included with the purchase of the heated humidifier.

Special Features

• Standard Heating Mode - The humidifier can be set in a standard heating mode which provides constant heat levels throughout the night, with both the humidifier and heated tube having heat settings of 0 to 5 with 0 being off and 5 being the highest heat.
• Adaptive Mode - The Adaptive mode monitors ambient humidity and automatically adjusts heat levels during the night to provide optimum humidity.
• Preheat - Preheat will heat the humidifier up to 30 minutes before starting therapy.
• Fixed Mode - The fixed mode allows you to apply constant heat on the humidifier heated plate rather than adapt to the surroundings.
• Dry Box Technology- Dry Box Technology was created to help reduce the chance of water damage when the OPTIONAL humidifier is used with the DreamStation machine. The Dry Box is designed to trap the water within the walls of the unit to prevent water from traveling through the machine and humidifier connection.
• Optional Heated Tube - The Heated Tube increases therapy comfort by helping to maintain heat and moisture. No more Rainout, The Heated Tube maintains the temperature of the air delivered to the patient, Preventing Rainout, even if the temperature in the room drops during the night. If the humidifier is not being used, the heated tube can be connected directly to the machine, though will not heat.
• Water Chamber - The 325mL water chamber is located in the center of the machine. The water chamber should be cleaned by hand daily with warm water and a mild detergent; or in the dishwasher, on the top rack, once a week. Once clean it should be allowed to dry out completely, out of direct sunlight and/or heat, before reinstalling in your sleep therapy device.