Increase patient comfort—
and help them stay on therapy.
The first 90 days of CPAP use
are critical.
Most therapy dropouts happen because of discomfort with the inspiratory pressure.
That’s where V-Com® comes in.
This plug-and-play accessory reduces the pressure, providing patients with the comfort they need to stay on therapy.
Testimonial
Why V-Com®?
Made in the USA
Compatible with most CPAP masks and machines
No Prescription Required
98%
Of new PAP users felt more comfortable with V-Com®.1
86%
Of new PAP users say V-Com® helps them stay on therapy.2
- Budhiraja R et al. Early CPAP use identifies subsequent adherence to CPAP therapy. SLEEP 2007;30(3):320-324
- In a survey of 320 sleep providers from APSS 2022.
The V-Com® Difference
Improve early PAP tolerance with V-Com® by providing your patients with initial comfort without compromising their treatment.
Traditionally when a patient struggles with the constant flow of air pressure, pressure settings are reduced.
Reducing pressure settings to increase a patient’s initial tolerance improves comfort, but at a cost.
Decreasing pressure settings also means decreasing expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) which is principally responsible for therapy.
The V-Com® effect is flow-dependent with its maximum comforting effect during the high inspiratory flows. As a result, V-Com has minimal effect on expiratory positive airway pressure.
Training wheels for CPAP™
Your patient’s comfort matters most. There are no time restrictions. They can use V-Com® for as little or as long as they need. Once your patient feels they don’t need V-Com® anymore because they’ve adjusted to their device’s airflow pressure and developed their own tolerance, they may simply stop using it.
However, many patients who have been on CPAP therapy for years find that V-Com® also reduces CPAP noise, reduces leak, or eliminates their need for a chinstrap. Patients who opt to continue use long term should replace their V-Com® every 3 months along with their CPAP mask and other CPAP supplies.
V-Com® provides inspiratory comfort for patients using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP & APAP) and bi-level PAP therapy.
Indications for use:
This device is intended for single patient use in noninvasive breathing circuits to provide comfort to patients on CPAP, APAP, and bi-level PAP therapy.
Directions for use:
- Make sure flow-generating device is turned off.
- Remove V-Com® device from package and place in noninvasive breathing circuit between the hose from the flow-generating device and the patient interface (mask).
- Verify all fittings are secure before turning on flow-generating device.
- Clean (or replace) V-Com® device after each use or 24-hour period per instructions.
- If V-Com® is to be used long term, it should be replaced every 3 months (similar to hoses, masks, etc.).
Specifications:
OD: 22MM
ID: 22MM
Volume: 18 mL
Weight: 9 grams
Resistance to flow:
0.3 cmH2O @ 20 Lpm
0.6 cmH2O @ 30 Lpm
1.1 cmH2O @ 40 Lpm
1.7 cmH2O @ 50 Lpm
Cautions:
Single patient use. Do not attempt to sterilize. Use cleaning instructions. Before each use visually inspect the V-Com® device to ensure airflow path is not obstructed. Replace V-Com® if signs of wear are present.
Warnings:
Do not place the V-Com® device in an active breathing circuit as this could possibly affect algorithms for auto-titration and respiratory event detection. Always turn flow-generating device off first, place V-Com® device in the breathing circuit, and then turn flow-generating device back on.
V-Com® affects inspiratory PAP more than expiratory PAP which may decrease pressure support and tidal volume during NIV therapy. V-Com® has not been tested in adaptive servo ventilation and average volume-adjusted pressure support breathing circuits.
Cleaning Instructions:
Wash with soap (e.g., liquid dish soap) and water, inserting a small, bristled brush in both ends of the V-Com® device to penetrate and clean the complete airflow path. Twist the brush several times. Rinse with clean water and let air dry. Inspect for any damage or residue. If seen, reclean or replace.
V-Com® is an accessory to a prescription therapy (CPAP, APAP, or bi-level PAP) and does not require a separate prescription.
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