American HomePatient delivers the best setup and education for people newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and beginning the process of sleep therapy through CPAP, and Bi-level.

• Proper setup with heated humidification and proper mask fit
• Initial personalized patient education
• Ongoing follow-up

State-of-the-art equipment options and expert mask fitting by trained Therapists and/or Technicians trained in interface selection and fitting

• Large selection of masks and equipment to meet individual patient needs and provide the most effective therapy options
• Highly trained staff participates in ongoing training, remaining current on new technology and proper mask fitting techniques
• Mask guarantee program provides mask refit and replacement for improved satisfaction and therapy adherence
• Convenient supply reorder options ensure that patients continue to receive the greatest benefit from their prescribed therapy
  

91% Compliance Rate!

Why Focus on Patient Compliance?
It seems that every day we’re hearing more about how important it is to diagnose and treat people with OSA; exposure to post-surgical complications, in-flight stresses and risks, decreased life expectancy. The many benefits of consistent CPAP use have been well-documented, including lowered blood pressure1, improved insulin sensitivity2 and improved blood glucose levels3, general wakefulness and heightened overall well-being. Sleep is important. At American HomePatient, we focus on CPAP compliance in OSA patients to ensure patients are receiving maximum health benefits continued use of CPAP therapy can provide.

Importance of Sleep Therapy
Following your prescribed CPAP or bi-level therapy is critical to avoiding further complications associated with untreated OSA. These complications can include:

• Hypertension
• Congestive heart failure
• Stroke
• Coronary artery disease
• Transient ischemic attack
• Accident related injuries/fatalities

For more information, please contact your local American HomePatient office.

1 Wiest et al, 1999; Massie et al, 1999; Kline et al, 1999; Rakotonanahary et al, 2001; Brown, 2000.