By
ResMed Ltd
Ide group
Designed in
Australia
Description
Pixi Pediatric is a paediatric nasal mask designed specifically for children aged 2-7 with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).
Until now children suffering from OSA (resulting from enlarged tonsils, congenital abnormalities or obesity) could experience discomfort, injury and even disfigurement from wearing masks based on adult designs.
Developed alongside paediatric experts, Pixi is designed to conform to the particular contours of children's faces. With the success of extensive user trials, Pixi is a remarkably comfortable, unobtrusive and easy to use mask that addresses the needs of both children and their carers to ensure safe, effective therapy and continued compliance.
Key Features
and/or Benefits
Specifically designed for paediatric faces - This is not just another adult mask scaled down for children to use
The Headgear has three points of adjustment providing maximum customisation to a child's individual head shape at various stages of development.
The Cushion conforms to each child's unique facial structure for a customised fit, and the Flexible Stabilisers employ stability points on the cheeks away from the forehead, which differs greatly in shape and protrusion in children.
Pixi delivers superior fit with one size for the target population.
User Simplicity - A paediatric mask that's easy to fit and adjust for both the child and the carer
The Headgear Quick-release Buckle is designed to retain the desired Headgear setting each night, negating unnecessary fiddling that can distress children and frustrate parents.
The Buckle prevents children inadvertently removing the mask, but features a predetermined tension that allows removal by pulling the strap in an emergency. The side-mounted hose can easily switch sides to accommodate different sleeping positions without removing the mask.
Comfort - Designed to greatly increase facial comfort and minimise undesirable effects against children's soft faces
The Cushion provides a light sealing force, sitting further down the nose to evenly spread mask pressure across the face and avoid the sensitive upper nose-bridge where children often experience facial discomfort from traditional masks.
Pixi's Spring-flex lightweight tube with decoupled Elbow stretches and bends easily, so it won't get caught or drag as the child moves around during sleep.
Unobtrusive - A distinctive open-face design that facilitates children's normal bedtime activities in a reassuring and non-threatening way
The Headgear and side-mounted hose are designed to sit away from the child's eyes, ears and mouth, reducing irritation, obstruction and allowing parents to still hear their child if they cry out in the night.
Unlike other masks, Pixi's unobtrusive, approachable design enables children and parents to enjoy bedtime activities, like reading stories together and goodnight kisses.
A Complete product solution - OSA therapy compliance is hard enough for adults, anything that engages children to wear a mask at night really helps
"The Magical Mask" is a story book featuring a cute Pixi character, intended to ease fears children may have about wearing a mask in a non-threatening, reassuring way. Pixi also features in the helpful Parent and User Guide, offering tips and strategies that empower parents to help children adjust to therapy.
Pixi makes therapy fun for children, and additional material like colouring sheets, crayons and sticker-reward programs assist children and parents on their OSA treatment journey.