Philips NightBalance Lunoa is a sleep position therapy option for patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea. NightBalance Lunoa is a palm-sized, ultra-thin device that is worn around the chest in a soft, adjustable belt. Throughout the night, Philips Nightbalance provides gentle vibrations to encourage a shift from sleeping on your back to sleeping on your side. It monitors your sleep positions and adjusts the intensity of the vibrations as required, without disrupting your sleep. All the information is uploaded straight into an online control panel and can be available by both patient and physician.
When sleeping on you back, positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) is a particular diagnosis where breathing blockages can happen more often. Individuals with POSA require a various treatment than those with OSA-- the objective being to manage sleep positions during the night.
Q: I have a pacemaker/ICD can I utilize the Nightbalance?
A: Philips Nightbalance lunoa can not be utilized by patients who have a pacemaker.
Q: I sleep in an upright position or propped up on more than two pillows.Can I utilize the Nightbalance?
A: a. The Philips Nightbalance lunoa can not be utilized by patients that sleep in the upright position or require more than two pillows during sleep.
Since of a medical condition( back/shoulder surgery or osteoarthritis), b.The Philips Nightbalance is not recommended for the treatment of patients who are supposed to sleep inthe supine position.
Q: What is the guarantee for the Philips Night balance?
A: The Nightbalance lunoa device and docking station are warrantied for 2 years.
The warranty will not cover: Any components that go through typical wear and tear. This consists of the chest strap and sensor machine batteries.Any damage or breakdown due to inaccurate use, unauthorized alterations or repairs to the device, or not keeping the machine as laid out in the Instructions for Usage.
Q: How typically do I have to charge the machine?
A: The NightBalance Lunoa should be charged every other day for optimal efficiency. It is advised that the machine is charged every morning after use by just positioning the machine on the docking station. All the information will also be transferred to the patient portal once the device is placed on the docking station.
Q: What is the adjustment program?
A: The Adjustment Program of the Nightbalance is developed to gradually train your body to react to the Sensor Device's vibrations during sleep. The Adjustment Program is nine nights in overall. You need to use the Lunoa for 9 nights prior to the machine provides complete positional treatment.
a. Analysis Phase-- no vibrations are given during the very first two nights of the treatment. The Lunoa collects standard information on your sleep patterns during nights one and two. This data is utilized to customize the treatment to your individual sleeping behavior later on.
b. Buildup phase-- the Lunoa starts to deliver vibrations. During nights three through 9 of the treatment, the quantity of vibrations when laying on you back build up gradually. This permits you to get utilized to the treatment.
NOTE: It is suggested to use the Nightbalance every night, or as agreed with your medical professional for best treatment results.