When hospitals evaluate new ventilators, they typically focus on purchase price, clinical performance, reliability, and ease of use. However, it is essential not to overlook the monthly and yearly maintenance costs associated with a ventilator during its 8-10 year lifespan. Ignoring these costs could negatively impact the respiratory therapy department’s budget and workflow.
Some ICU‑grade ventilators that seem cost-effective at first glance may require time-intensive calibrations, expensive replacement parts, valve rebuilds, and OEM service calls. This maintenance can add up year after year, often reaching or exceeding the ventilator’s original purchase price.
The Panther 5N NIV ventilator is designed to significantly reduce these routine maintenance burdens, delivering a lower cost of ownership and less downtime.
Why the Panther 5N Preventive Maintenance Costs Are So Low
The Panther 5N is a dedicated, high-acuity non-invasive ventilator that can support any patient from neonates to adults. Combining a powerful blower with a patented proportional flow valve and state-of-the-art algorithms, the P5N detects and quickly delivers higher pressure, more flow and precise breaths to the patient.
The Panther 5N is full of sought-after functionality, including Active Standby, AVAPS, NIPPV and nCPAP for neonates, SMART Trigger and the ability to adapt to a variety of masks, including vented. This, in conjunction with its minimal maintenance and low cost of ownership, the Panther 5N is a clear industry winner.
Choosing the Panther 5N to manage high NIV volume translates into
- More ventilators available for patient care
- Less dependency on biomed scheduling
- Lower total cost of ownership
When evaluating NIV platforms, it isn’t just about the purchase price; it’s about how reliably and efficiently the device supports the RT team every day for the next decade.
Key Features:
- Active Standby
- NIV Modes: PCV and S/T (with Ramp), AVAPS, SPONT, CPAP
- Invasive Modes: A/C-PC, S/T, A/C-PRVC
- Use with a variety of circuits and masks, including vented masks
- Up to 340 LPM Max Flow
- 200 LPM Leak Compensation
- HFOT with range up to 80 LPM
- Integrated oximetry, capnography, and nebulizer (pneumatic and aerogen)
- Low cost of ownership with minimal maintenance
- 15” intuitive touchscreen with large, easy-to-read data
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