Product Description
Intuitive and easy to use, the S9 automatically detects when the H5i™ is connected. Once you have connected your H5i™ you are ready to go.
The H5i™ heated humidifier offers relief from dryness and congestion and integrates seamlessly with the S9
ResMed has re-invented the Humidaire line of CPAP humidifiers. The Humidaire H5i™ incorporates an intelligent humidity controlling technology, Climate Control. The humidifier integrates and is powered by ResMed S9 Series Machines with no extra outlets or additional power supply needed. Set the simple Dial Control to the desired temperature and let the (optional) ClimateLine tubing provide a new level of control.
Key Product Features
➥ Intuitive Design
➥ Climate Control Technology
➥ (Optional) ClimateLine Tubing
➥ Warm-Up Indicator
➥ Flip-top lid design
➥ (Optional) Dishwasher Safe, High Volume Water Chamber
Climate Control Technology
Humidification is managed through a combination of the S9 machine, H5i™ humidifier and (Optional) ClimateLine heated tubing. There are five sensors throughout the system that monitor ambient temperature and patient airflow:
✔ Flow Sensor in S9 Series machine
✔ Heater Plate Sensor
✔ Ambient Temperature Sensor on H5i™
✔ Humidity Sensor on H5i™
✔ Mask Temperature Sensor Built into the ClimateLine Tubing
What is Humidity?
A Quick Tutorial
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. You have probably talked
about humidity and hot weather, for example:
When there is a small amount of water vapor in the air (low humidity) it is
often referred to as a "dry" heat
When there is a lot of water vapor in the air (high humidity) it is commonly
said that it is "muggy" or "humid"
There are two ways of measuring humidity:
Absolute Humidity ➥ the actual amount of water vapor in the air
Relative Humidity ➥ the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the
air's capacity to hold water vapor. Relative Humidity varies with temperature. The higher the temperature, the more water vapor the air can hold. The cooler the air, the less water it can hold. That is why when warm air cools as it travels down the tube, condensation forms on the inside of the tube and mask in a CPAP system. This condensation is knows as rainout.
Rainout
➧ Rainout is the water, or condensation, that collects in your mask or tubing. It is a common side effect of humidification.
Why do you need humidification during therapy?
When you breathe normally, your nose and upper airway add heat and moisture to the air. By the time it reaches your lungs, air should be at body
temperature (37°C or 99°F) with 100% relative humidity (44 mg/L).
During therapy, higher air pressure can overwhelm your upper airway's ability to heat and humidify the air. Colder, dryer air can cause a sore throat, dry nose, mouth or throat, nasal congestion and a runny nose.
30 - 70% of patients experience these symptoms.
What's wrong with traditional humidification?
Traditional humidifiers:
➧ Don't monitor air at the mask
➧ Don't react to changes in air flow
➧ Don't react to changes in ambient weather conditions
➧ Don't prevent rainout
What makes Climate Control better?
➧ Climate Control uses an intelligent algorithm that controls the H5i and the ClimateLine tube to deliver constant, comfortable temperature and humidity levels during therapy.
➧ Designed to address the limitations of traditional humidification, the Climate Control system provides protection from rainout and ensures maximum comfort.
➧ While you are sleeping, Climate Control automatically controls:
➧ Temperature of the delivered air: The temperature sensor located at the mask end of the ClimateLine tube monitors the temperature of the air delivered to the patient.
➧ Humidity level: For each temperature setting, the Climate Control system delivers a constant amount of water vapor, or absolute humidity.
➧ Rainout: The humidifier and heated tube work in harmony to deliver air at a constant level of humidity and temperature - even as the ambient and treatment conditions change.
Climate Control also automatically adapts to:
➧ Changes in flow rates
➧ Changes in ambient conditions such as room temperature or humidity level
➧ The result is unequaled comfort and optimum therapy.
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