AirSense™ 10 AutoSet for Her

There is evidence to show that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in women is different from OSA in men^1-3. Typically, women take longer to fall asleep and have more flow limitations and more frequent arousals during sleep than men.^1-3

Women with OSA also tend to have fewer and shorter apnoeas or hypopneas, as well as a lower apnoea–hypopnea index (AHI).⁴ And with nearly 40% of newly diagnosed sleep apnoea patients being women,⁵ it’s important to have a therapy device specifically designed to meet their needs.

The AirSense^™ 10 AutoSet for Her contains the first dedicated algorithm designed to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea in female patients.

Unique treatment for women

The AirSense™ 10 AutoSet for Her is based on the AutoSet algorithm and is tailored to the characteristics of OSA in women. Research has shown that female patients have greater flow limitation⁶ so the AutoSet for Her algorithm is designed to be more sensitive to flow limitation.

A comfortable start

AutoRamp^TM with sleep onset detection starts by delivering a low pressure until patients fall asleep. Once it detects they’re asleep, it comfortably increases the pressure to the prescribed level to ensure therapy is delivered the moment they need it.

Other features

Built-in ambient light sensor adjusts the brightness of the screen based on the light in the room. So if patients need to get up during the night, the screen’s back light won’t disrupt their bed partners.
EasyBreathe motor is whisper-quiet, offering patients and their bed partners a more peaceful night’s sleep.
Consistent humidification throughout the night with the integrated HumidAir™ humidifier with advanced HumidAir technology helps patients adjust to treatment and use therapy longer.
Respiratory Effort-Related Arousal (RERA) reporting. The device detects RERAs providing additional clinical insight by identifying short apnoeas and flow limitation-related arousals often observed in female patients.
A complete offering: The AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her can be paired with the AirFit™ for Her mask series to provide female patients with a complete therapy solution.

References

Lin CM, Davidson TM and Ancoli-Israel S. Gender differences in obstructive sleep apnea and treatment implications. Sleep Med Rev 2008; 12(6):481-96
Callop N, Cassel DK. Snoring and sleep disordered breathing. Sleep Medicine. Lee-Chiong T Jr SM, Carskadon M, Editor. 2002 Hanley & Belfus: Philadelphia. 349-355.
Mihai V, Rusu G and Mihăescu T. Demographic clinical and polysomnographic differences between men and women. Pneumologia 2010; 59(2): 64-7.
O’Connor C, Thornlye KS and PJ Hanly. Gender differences in the polysomnographic features of obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000; 161(5):1465-726.
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Stoohs R, Janicki J, Hohenhorst W. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and upper airway resistance syndrome. Gender-related differences. HNO. 2007 Oct;55(10):792-7.