Treatment - Products and Information

If you are diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) you can get relief by using CPAP or BiPAP devices.

What is CPAP & BiPAP?

CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (pronounced see-PAP). BiPAP stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (pronounced by-PAP). Both are devices that are commonly used for the treatment of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).

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What happens if OSA is not treated?

People who do not seek diagnosis and effective treatment for OSA can be at increased risk for:

  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Stroke
  • Fatigue-related motor vehicle accidents and work accidents
  • Decreased quality of life
  • Sexual Dysfunction

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What treatments are available for OSA?

The most common treatment is CPAP. CPAP equipment treats OSA by providing a gentle flow of positive-pressure air through a nasal mask or full face mask to keep the airway open during sleep.

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The Benefits of CPAP Therapy:

  • Breathing becomes regular and snoring stops
  • Oxygen level in the blood becomes normal
  • Restful sleep is restored
  • Quality of life is improved
  • Risk for high blood pressure, heart attack or disease, stroke, and vehicular or work accidents are reduced.

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What types of Health Insurance will Endeavor accept for CPAP or BiPAP?

Currently, Endeavor covers CPAP & BiPAP devices for these insurance companies:

  • Aetna PPOM
  • Anthem (BS/BC)/Smart Value
  • Cigna
  • Heath EOS:
    • AHC
    • HCN
    • WPPN
  • HIRSP
  • Humana/Humana Gold
  • Midwest Securities
  • MHS
  • Paradigm
  • T-19
  • UHC/Secure Horizons (including Primecare T-19)
  • WEA
  • WPS

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What types of products are offered at Endeavor?

Endeavor can supply you with a variety of masks (Respironics, Fisher & Paykel, ResMed, Circadience, Puritan Bennett) and the latest in CPAP and BiPAP equipment including the new compact, portable Respironics PR System One.

Sleep Therapy Devices

PR System One   BiPAP autoSV Advanced
PR System One   BiPAP autoSV Advanced
  • Advanced intelligence
  • Makes patient management easier
  • Innovative functions
 
  • Clinically-proven technologies
  • More effective treatment

Nasal Masks

ComfortGel Blue   EasyLife
PR System One   BiPAP autoSV Advanced
  • New features
  • New gel technology
  • Enhance patient experience
 
  • Innovative design
  • Patented Auto Seal technology
  • Adjusts to movement
     
ComfortFusion   ComfortSelect
 
  • Reliable seal and easy fit
  • Replaceable cushion
  • Blend of comfort and value
 
  • Secure, personalized fit
  • Dual-layer cushion
  • StabilitySelector fights leaks
     
ComfortClassic   ProfileLite
 
  • Two-position gel spacer
  • Membrane-thin silicone cushion
  • Silent exhalation port
 
  • Softer, light cushion
  • Customizable to patient's face
  • Personalized seal

Minimal-Contact Masks

GoLife for Men   OptiLife
PR System One   BiPAP autoSV Advanced
  • Engineered for stability
  • Designed for simplicity
  • Built for men
 
  • Easy to fit
  • Easy to assemble
  • Alternative CradleCushion
     
ComfortLite 2   Simplicity Nasal Mask
 
  • Versatile for comfort/compliance
  • Interchangeable cushion
  • Unique headgear system
 
  • Lightweight and innovative
  • Worn on the tip of your nose
  • Eliminates pressure
     

Full-face Masks

ComfortGel Full   FullLife
PR System One   BiPAP autoSV Advanced
  • Blue gel, replaceable cushion
  • Sure seal technology (SST)
  • First-class upgrade
 
  • Compact and less intrusive
  • Clear sight line
  • Dual-textured cushion
     
FitLife   ComfortFull 2
 
  • Comfort for hard-to-fit patients
  • Quick, robust seal
  • Unrestricted view
 
  • Easier for mouth breathers to comply
  • Get a good nights rest
     
Total Face Mask    
   
  • Comfort seal mask
  • Small and lightweight
  • Simplicity
   

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Why Use Endeavor?

  1. Quick response to your patient's set up needs.
  2. Follow up program: 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 months.
  3. Thirty (30) day mask exchange program (from set update).
  4. Conveniently located in the North Shore.
  5. If we are not an in-network provider, we will place your patient with their appropriate in-network provider.

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