COMPRESSORS

Patients are eligible for ADP (Assistive Devices Program) funding every 5 years for a new compressor. There are many types of compressors available depending on your needs. Pari has home units as well as units for travel. The Pari Vioshome unit comes with a Pari nebulizer and can be purchased through Medigas, Vital Air or ProResp. Another recommended compressor is the Devilbiss Pulmo Mate or Pulmo Aide. Either may be available at Medigas, Vital Air or Pro Resp.

Compressors have filters that should be changed regularly (every 3 months or more if home very dusty). Filters can be purchased at the same place as the compressor.

Each of these companies has many satellite offices. The main branch information is located below. Call these locations for a satellite office closest to your home.The customer service agents at these companies are not health care professionals and may not know what a compressor is therefore be sure to give the specific name of the compressor when calling.

DeVilbiss PulmoAide DeVilbissPulmomate Pari Vios

Mid range compressor 35 psi or greaterNormal operating pressure=18psi

Maximum Liter Flow – 9 lpm or greaterMaximum Liter Flow: 8 lpmNominal Airflow = 4.5 lpm

Intermittent use only not for prolonged treatments (>20min)

These compressors cannot be used outside of North America

The following Vendors have offices throughout Ontario and Canada. Contact Information for main officeis below. Please call for location closest to your home or search the company locations through the internet.

Vital Aire (Mississauga Office)

905-890-7100

Medigas (Markham)

416-365-1700

ProRespiratory

Toronto (West)

416-798-0844

Respiratory Homecare Solutions

Scarborough

647-927-7202

Complete Healthcare Solutions

North York

416-663-5757

VitalAire Locations in Ontario:

Ajax, Barrie, Belleville, Brockville Burlington, Chatham, Cornwall, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, New Liskeard, Orillia, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Pembrooke, Peterborough,Point Edward, Port Hope, St. Catharines, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Scarborough, Sudbury, Timmins, Toronto, Trenton, Windsor.

Medigas Locations in Ontario:

Alliston, Arnprior, Barrie, Belleville, Bowmanville, Brampton, Brantford, Brockville, Burlington, Cambridge, Chatham, Cobourg, Cornwall, Dryden, Elmira, Essex, Goderich, Grimsby, Guelph, Hamilton, Hanover, Hawkesbury, Hyde Park, Kingston, Kitchener, L'Orignal, Lambeth, Leamington, Lindsay, Listowel, London, Markham, NewmarketNorth Bay, Oakville, Orangeville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Paris, Pembroke, Peterborough, Sarnia, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, Simcoe, Smith Falls, Stratford
Strathroy, St. Catharines, St. Jacobs, St. Thomas, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Tillsonburg, Timmins, Toronto, Walkerton, Windsor, Woodstock

Pro Resp Locations in Ontario:
Barrie, Brampton, Chatham, Guelph, Hamilton, Huntsville, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Oakville, Paris, St. Catharines, Sarnia, Stratford, Toronto, Windsor,
Woodstock

NEBULIZERS:

We recommend using the Pari LC Star reusable nebulizer with mouthpiece. It is designed to improve aerosol delivery to the small airways. Treatment times may be as quick as 8-10 minutes depending on the volume being nebulized. They can be cleaned in the dishwasher or boiled to disinfect. If rinsed and cleaned on a daily basis, these nebulizers will last up to 6 months. At this time they should be replaced. The cost is $26.00.

The Pari LC Star reusable nebulizer can be purchased at the St. Michael's Hospital outpatient pharmacy.

Travel Compressors:

Pari Trek S

  • Rapidmedication delivery
  • Can be used anywhere at any time
  • Very quiet operation- only 50dB
  • Comes complete with LC Sprint Nebulizer, Multi-voltage AC Adapter and Carrying Case
  • Works with all Pari Nebulizers.

DeVilbiss Traveller

  • Intermittent use – 30 min on / 30 min off
  • MMAD 5 microns
  • Quick treatment time
  • Can be used with any manufacturer's nebulizer
  • Easy one-touch operation
  • Three-year compressor warranty
  • One-year battery warranty
  • Includes free instructional DVD
  • May need to order on-line

Heavy Duty Compressors: Are another option. More expensive and bulkier, not meant for travel. Range of pressure is 0-50 psi

DeVilbiss Heavy Duty Compressor

Adjustable psi, fuse protected, Max up to 80psi. Compressor free air flow – up to 30 lpm

Mobilaire Heavy Duty Compressor

Adjustable PSI 0 - 50 psi DO NOT use the compressor for continuous operation more than10 hours, may cause to overheat