Tuesday January 9, 4:39 pm ET
RESEARCH TRIANGLE
PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A variety of surveys show that millions of
Americans have welcomed the New Year by resolving to improve their
health with exercise and diet. However, medical studies suggest that
combating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may also contribute to good
health. More than an annoyance to a snorer's family, OSA is a suspected
link to cardiovascular risk factors. For example, an estimated 50
percent of sleep apnea patients have high blood pressure. OSA is also
linked to obesity and diabetes, as well as diminished concentration and
daytime performance. The Hybrid Universal Interface from Teleflex
Medical is one way to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
The Hybrid is a dual airway mask
designed to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and help
OSA patients breathe more easily at night. According to Dr. Natalio J.
Chediak of the Boca Raton Sleep Center, "Both our technologists and
patients found fitting the Hybrid to be a simple task. Its nasal inserts
and oral cushion sizes make the mask versatile in its application and
use at home. The Hybrid's unique fit also gives patients an unobstructed
view, so they can read before bedtime to relax. The comfortable design
also eliminates the abrasions on the forehead and the nose that we
usually see with more traditional full face masks."
For information on how to obtain the Hybrid Universal Interface from
Teleflex Medical, click onto
www.teleflexmedical.com/prod_sleeptherapy.php,
or you may call Christianna Vance at 919-433-4809.
About Teleflex Medical
Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of disposable medical products, surgical instruments and medical devices. The division supports health providers along the continuum of care in three main areas:
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Devices for sleep therapy, respiratory care, anesthesia and urology
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Medical devices, instruments and specialty sutures used in surgery
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Design and manufacture of specialty products for medical device manufacturers.
Teleflex Medical markets health care supplies under the Hudson RCI® and Rusch® brand names and surgical instruments and medical devices under the Beere®, Deknatel®, KMedic®, Pilling® and Weck® brands.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and distributes quality-engineered products and services for the automotive, medical, aerospace, marine, and industrial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Limerick, Pa., with operations in 24 countries, Teleflex employs more than 20,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at www.teleflex.com.
Hybrid is a trademark
of RespCare Inc. Beere, KMedic, Pilling and Weck are registered
trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated. Hudson RCI is a registered
trademark of Teleflex Medical Incorporated. Deknatel is a registered
trademark of Teleflex-CT Devices Incorporated. Rusch is a registered
trademark of Willy Rusch GmbH.
Contact:
Teleflex Medical
Christianna Vance, 919-433-4809
cvance@teleflexmedical.com