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The importance of Bipap machines in monitoring positive airway pressure

Author: Naman Jain
by Naman Jain
Posted: Jul 10, 2015

Regular supply of oxygen:

Normally, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) technique is adopted for persons suffering from sleep apnea. This is a technique wherein oxygen is supplied through the airway even while the patient is sleeping. As a result, the person does not suffer from lack of oxygen while he is sleeping, which incidentally happens to be the main cause for sleep apnea. Bipap machine is the proprietary name acquired by Respironics Inc for their model Bipap (Bilevel positive airway pressure) model apparatus, which helps CPAP therapy during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. These machines are supplied through several Bipap Machines Suppliers across the globe.

The Bipap machines are available in different models. However salient features of two different models of this machine are briefly described here:

Bipap M series : This is one of the featured models known for its compact size and versatile utilities. The important feature of this machine is that it tracks each breath of the patient. It measures both the inspiratory and expiratory pressure of the patient and accordingly regulates the supply of oxygen. Thereby the patient is assured of getting the required supply of oxygen. According to medical experts, this is the ideal method of treating patients suffering from sleep apnea because they get an unhindered supply of oxygen while they are sleeping. It has automatic altitude compensation utility, which helps the doctor to provide treatment even when the person is flying in high altitude. The machine has large LCD display, which enables the medical expert to adjust the various parameters. In addition to this, the machine also stores therapy results.

Bipap with Bi-flex utility : The main utility of this apparatus marketed by some of the Bipap Machines Suppliers are; it softens the air at every inhalation and exhalation, and thereby the patient feels more comfortable. The instrument instantaneously measures the breathing pattern of the patient and supplies oxygen depending upon the breath pattern. This again ensures the patient gets continuous supply of oxygen. The machine is compact in size, and it is also provided with the high altitude compensation utility similar to the other model. Even this machine has a large display card with facility for storage of earlier therapy results.

Reasonable price tag :

The machines are known for their superior quality and flawless performance. The machines have secured highest positive reviews. Interestingly the machines are not expensive, and some of the suppliers even offer a reasonable amount of discount. Browse to get further details about the specifications and various other models of Bipap machines.

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