ResMed S8 Elite™ CPAP w/ EPR

Compact Without Compromise

ResMed´s S8 Elite™ is the premium CPAP device in the S8™ series. It is designed for home use and when traveling, for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.

Like all devices in the S8 range, the S8 Elite is a compact, all-in-one system, ideal for home or travel.

ResMed´s S8 Elite offers these premium features:

• Choice of fixed CPAP or EPR
• User-friendly Patient Reminder System alerts you when it's time to replace parts or contact your service provider
• ResScan Data Card lets your clinician change your therapy settings remotely without a visit
• Greater comfort than standard CPAPs
• Optional integrated humidification
• Comprehensive efficacy and compliance data
• Flexible patient management options
• Smart Data for therapy feedback
• SmartStart™/Stop
• Automatic altitude adjustment
• Breath by breath compliance
• Compact, robust design is portable and easy to use
• Optional fully integrated humidification with fliptop lid and no separate power cord
• Inbuilt power supply and auto mains switching or DC input are ideal for travel
• 12V or 24V DC input via ResMed's DC-12 converter.
• Ramp and settling options enhance comfort and help improve compliance

What is EPR (expiratory pressure relief)?

It is the most advanced compliance booster available for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. EPR provides your patients the highest level of comfort without compromising the effectiveness of therapy.

Why use EPR?

Some patients find it difficult to breathe against the continuous pressure of CPAP therapy. EPR solves this problem by dropping pressure during exhalation, making the patient feel that their exhalation is more natural and comfortable.

How does EPR work?

When the patient exhales, the S8 flow generator detects the beginning of exhalation and reduces motor speed to drop pressure. The patient or clinician chooses one of three comfort levels to determine the degree by which pressure will drop:

Setting 1 – mild comfort (1 cm H2O)
Setting 2 – medium comfort (2 cm H2O)
Setting 3 – maximum comfort (3 cm H2O)

Optional integrated humidification

A unique dual-spiral action enables the HumidAire 3i™ to efficiently humidify the air delivered to the patient´s airway during CPAP therapy. The humidifier´s stylish, compact design integrates seamlessly into one device when combined with the S8 Elite.

Optimized patient management– the professional choice

The S8 Elite provides multiple levels of patient mannagement for your convenience. Access your very own "Personal Assistant", and exclusive ResScan™; Data Card options. The S8 Elite is the first premium CPAP device with a compact ResScan Data Card that can transfer compliance and efficacy data and change settings without the risk of losing data. The Data Card is also the only card available with a patient identifier option. For the ultimate in patient management convenience, ResMed has provided an exclusive multilingual mailback envelope with the card.

Technical Specifications

Performance

• Operating pressure range:(manual altitude adjustment) 4-20 cm H2O

Data storage

• Data includes usage, leak, AHI, events and pressure.
• Via cable: 365 sessions of summary data, five sessions of detailed data.
• ResScan Data Card: 180 sessions of summary data, five sessions of detailed data.
• Data also available via the LCD menu.

Dimensions

• (H x W x D) 4.6" x 6.5" x 5.7" (112 mm x 164 mm x 145 mm)
• Weight ­ Flow generator: 2.9 lb (1.3 kg)

Power supply input range

• 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 12V or 24V DC via ResMed´s DC-12 converter.
  Please refer to the User´s Manual for details about power consumption values for typical treatment
  conditions.

Housing construction

• Flame retardant engineering thermoplastic
  Operating temperature:+41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)
• Air filter Two-layered, powder-bonded, polyester
  non-woven fibre
• Air tubing Flexible plastic, 6"6’ (2 m) length
• Classification Class II (double insulated), Type CF
  IPX1 US FCC Part 15, Class B*& IEC 60601-1
  *Consult the medical department of the carrier
  before using on an aircraft.