CPAP Helmet for Non-Invasive Ventilation

StarMed CaStar R – Helmet for Non-Invasive Ventilation

CPAP helmets are the latest innovation for a smoother recovery phase in dogs with airway obstruction issues (such as brachycephalic breeds or dogs with collapsing airways), helping to reduce complications.

The CaStar R is a comfortable, versatile, and lightweight patient interface for non-invasive ventilation, providing a true alternative to traditional NIV delivery methods. In veterinary medicine, human pediatric CPAP products are currently used, and various scientific studies have tested and confirmed their effectiveness.

The CaStar R is well-tolerated even over extended periods and helps minimize risks associated with endotracheal intubation and face mask use.

The CPAP helmet is available in different sizes, with S and XS being the most commonly used in veterinary applications.

Technical Features:

• Comfortable, atraumatic fastening to the collar
• Elastic membrane provides an airtight seal around the neck
• Two airtight ports (3.5-7.0mm Ø) for probes or catheters
• Patient access with screw cap; bidirectional emergency air valve automatically opens in case of pressure drop

From: Incidence and treatment of early transitory postoperative hypoxemia in dogs without cardiopulmonary pathologies: a pilot study C. Firulete , C. Di Bella , D. Skouropoulou , M. Stabile , F. Staffieri

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• Continuous positive airway pressure with modified helmet for treatment of hypoxemic acute respiratory failure in infants and a preschool population: a feasibility study.
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• Noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure delivered using a pediatric helmet in dogs recovering from general anesthesia.
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• J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio). 2014 Sep-Oct;24(5):578-85. doi: 10.1111/vec.12210. Epub 2014 Aug 14.
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• Noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure delivered by helmet in hematological malignancy patients with hypoxemic acute respiratory failure.
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