BresoDx is launching this Saturday at ERS in London and we are there to support them. We are pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive distributors of the BresoDx diagnostic device in the UK and Republic of Ireland. 

BresoDx has been approved in Europe as an aid in the diagnosis of sleep apnoea. The innovative device uses proprietary acoustic and movement recording technology to detect apnoea events. It is a cordless, battery operated device that provides results with a 94-96% correlation to the current gold standard of PSG. It has the versatility to be used for independent patient use in the comfort of their own home, or with minimal assistance in a hospital ward or sleep clinic. BresoDx has been tested and validated for its accuracy in several clinical trials led by Drs. Hisham Alshaer and Douglas Bradley of the University Health Network. It is a reliable and cost effective solution that can enhance the field of sleep apnoea diagnosis for physicians, patients and health care providers. 

To find out more about the BresoDx Sleep Apnoea Diagnostic device, click here.

We are excited to announce that the XT CPAP machines are back! The XT CPAP range has previously been a popular choice by our fixed pressure CPAP users, and now automatic users can benefit from the launch of the XT-Auto machines too.

We now stock the XT-Fit, XT-Sense and XT-Auto CPAP machines. 

If you are looking for an affordable fixed pressure CPAP machine, purely to be used on your travels, then the XT-Fit is a great option to consider! Click here to find out more information about the XT-Fit.

If you would prefer to have a compact fixed pressure machine, but require long-term use, then the XT-Sense would be your most suitable option in the XT range to consider. To find out more information about the XT-Sense, click here.

If you are an automatic CPAP user, then the XT-Auto might be of interest to you. This palm sized CPAP range is sure to be a popular choice with its great travel friendly design and whisper quiet performance. Discover more about the XT-Auto by clicking here.

The XT range is remarkably small and light, making it a great option for those looking to travel lightly! With the three different XT options available, Apex has everyone covered. Whether you're looking for a low cost machine just for travelling with such as the XT-Fit, or a machine that runs to an optimum standard but is still remarkably small and compact for your bedside table, then the XT-Sense or XT-Auto are great machines to consider!

For those planning on travelling with their CPAP equipment this summer, then you will want to be informed of our latest (and greatest value) CPAP Battery Pack available.

Introducing the new 12V Tracer CPAP Battery Pack, perfect for powering any CPAP machine with a 12V input. With a compact, lightweight, robust design, it is your ideal travel companion. The only additional thing you need to purchase with any of our battery packs is the correct cable to go with your CPAP machine. To find the correct DC cable compatible with your machine, please visit- 
intus.pro/cablequeries

​​The compact 1.65A AC mains charger (included in purchase) will fully power the Tracer Battery in 8-12 hours. This will provide up to two nights of CPAP use from battery power.

For more information, please read our latest blog post via- intus.pro/tracerblog

If you would like to order a Tracer Battery Pack, please visit- ​intus.pro/tracerbattery

If you have seen our last news post, you will have seen that we now stock the new DreamStation Auto CPAP and Pro CPAP machines! Following on from that post, we are now stocking the DreamStation Heated Humidifier by Philips Respironics.

If you do require humidification, this heated humidifier from the DreamStation range provides you with all the comfort you expect to have from humidification, but with some extra technological advancements to make it more effective and user friendly for you to use.

Click here to view the DreamStation Heated Humidifier!

​If you are uncertain whether a humidifier would benefit your CPAP therapy, click the link below to assess your situation:
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Do I need a humidifier?

We are very pleased to announce that we now stock the DreamStation Pro and DreamStation Pro Auto CPAP Machines.

The DreamStation Pro from Philips Respironics is one of the latest advanced CPAP machines.

With an in-built heated humidifier and tubing, all in a modernised design, it is made for ease of use in mind. With advanced in-built features, the machine offers users the ability to monitor therapy effectiveness and adapts on its own to ensure the best possible treatment is given to each individual user.

The CPAP machine includes SmartRamp technology, C-Flex+ as well as many additional features including Bluetooth connectivity, a mask fit- check tool, regular reminders when a filter change is needed, a user-friendly design with a colourful display, and an optional heated humidifier. Healthcare professionals can also use the convenient auto-trial mode when issuing a DreamStation Pro to a first-time CPAP patient. In this mode the device functions as an automatic machine for 30 days before switching to fixed pressure based on the data collected during the trial period. This allows the more cost-effective Pro model to be issued without requiring the patient to try a separate automatic device first.

The DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine is similar, although like the name suggests, it automatically adjusts the pressure for the user. Although, this can be changed if specific pressure settings are required.
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The DreamStation range of CPAP machines are notably smaller and lighter than the System One predecessors, weighing around 15% less than their equivalents. This makes it arguably the best combination of size, features and performance available.

You can view our DreamStation range at:
http://www.eu-pap.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=dreamstation

We are thrilled to announce that the Litebook EDGE is BACK and available to purchase through Intus Healthcare.

The Litebook EDGE is a revolutionary SAD light therapy lamp, that is transforming light therapy. The Litebook EDGE has been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), those general winter blues, and also jetlag, among other conditions.

It is small, lightweight, easily transportable and has a built in battery, meaning you can use and feel the natural healing benefits of the Litebook EDGE, wherever you are.

We are extremely proud of and confident in the Litebook EDGE’s quality and effectiveness. Not only are we offering a special introductory offer, where you receive £15 OFF…but we are also offering a two year warranty, and a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee!

We are thrilled to be able to supply these to our customers, once again. Order your Litebook EDGE today and start to reap the benefits from this amazing light therapy product.

The UK's largest Sleep Apnoea patient day is SATAday, held at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford on Otober 17th. It is attended by around 300 Sleep Apnoea patients, with talks and workshops hosted by leading sleep technicians aimed at helping them become more comfortable with CPAP and better understand their condition and therapy. It is organised by the UK's largest OSA-focussed charity, the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association. 

Intus will be present alongside other leading companies in CPAP, including our partners DeVilbiss, Fisher and Paykel, and Philips Respironics.

Tickets are still available, though selling out quickly. For further information about SATAday and to book your ticket(s), then please see the SATA website here.

Intus have published their new paediatric-focused brochure (left), intended to showcase their growing range of respiratory options available to paediatric and neo-natal clinics in the UK.

It includes information about the SoftBaby and MiniMe 2 masks, both of which have become staple interfaces for children's respiratory and NIV departments across the country.

If your clinic has not received a copy, then please contact us using the form on our NHS and Trade page and we will get once sent to you right away. Alternatively, call us on 0844 504 9999 option 3.

Next week sees Backpool's Hilton Hotel host the ARTP Annual Conference for a second year. Intus Healthcare are proud to once again sponsor the event and will be exhibiting their products and services to some of the UK's leading respiratory therapists and physicians.

Intus have been members and supporters of the ARTP for many years, and the annual conference is the Association's biggest meeting of the year. This year Intus will be demonstrating the Transcend MiniCPAP machines, the SleepWeaver cloth PAP masks and the Respireo SoftBaby neo-natal mask from Air Liquide, among others.

The Conference takes place on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January. We hope to see you there! 

You can see our Upcoming Events page for other important conferences, training courses and patient days coming up throughout the year.

Intus Healthcare and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare have announced that they will be actively working together to reduce the number of undiagnosed OSA sufferers and additionally join forces to strengthen their individual NHS tender submissions. 

In the UK, an estimated two million people have undiagnosed OSA and a recent research report published by the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association (SATA) found that while (approx.) 100,000 sleep studies are conducted via the NHS each year, the system is always under great pressure, resulting in a considerable number of untreated patients. Among other activities, a joint Intus/F&P advertising campaign, which launched in The Times newspaper in April, will seek to raise OSA symptom awareness to a targeted public and encourage enquirers to undertake an in-home sleepy study (www.Sleep-Study.co.uk/FPH) to investigate further. F&P provide an excellent range of OSA therapy equipment and Intus have been running an efficient in-home sleep study service for many years, with studies analysed by clinically trained professionals turning around results in just seven days. 

With the increasing requirement for the NHS to outsource services to help relieve backlogs and cut costs, many NHS tenders stipulate the need for suppliers to provide a 'complete' patient care pathway - from diagnosis to therapy provision with follow-ups and aftercare. Intus have the infrastructure and experience to provide these services, having directly served tens of thousands of patients. Now, by combining F&P and Intus' strength's both company's tender proposals will be of greater interest and ultimately help more people to get the sleep they deserve.