ResMed
ResMed
ResMed (/ˈrɛzmɛd/), is a San Diego, California-based medical equipment company primarily involved in the production and development of devices used in the management and treatment of sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions.
Pronunciation
ResMed is pronounced as /ˈrɛzmɛd/.
Etymology
The name "ResMed" is an abbreviation of "Respiratory Medicine". The company was founded in 1989 with the goal of commercializing a device for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Related Terms
- Sleep Apnea: A serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
- Respiratory Medicine: A medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Medical Equipment: Machines, tools, and devices used in the practice of medicine to help in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.
See Also
- Positive Airway Pressure: A method of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of sleep apnea.
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): A type of positive airway pressure ventilator, which applies mild air pressure on a continuous basis to keep the airways continuously open in people who are able to breathe spontaneously on their own.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ResMed
- Wikipedia's article - ResMed
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