CPAP Machines
There are many different
CPAP machines available. Which
one is right for you? Good
question. Probably all of them. All of the machines do the
basics. Some of them have
unique characteristics that may or may not be important to you. One newer modification is expiratory
release (the pressure lowers slightly when breathing out – some
people find this to be more comfortable). Different companies have versions of
this (Respironics calls this Cflex,
while Resmed calls this expiratory pressure
relief).
Here are some of the
common machines on the market (pictures of machines are from the
manufacturer’s website):
CPAP machines
Respironics M series
The M-series is Respironics’ newest series of PAP machines.
Respironics REMstar
series
Some of the Respironics CPAP machines have a feature called Cflex. Cflex decreases the pressure slightly when you
exhale. Some patients find this
more comfortable than standard CPAP.
The REMstar
series consists of several different models:
·
REMstar Basic: basic
CPAP machine
·
REMstar Plus with
C-Flex: offers humidification, downloadable compliance card, and Cflex
·
REMstar Pro with
C-Flex: offers humidification, downloadable compliance card, and Cflex
Resmed S8 Elite:
This features expiratory
pressure relief, a smart card for compliance data, humidification:
Resmed S8 Compact:
This machine is one of
the smallest on the market, and is very good for people who travel
frequently. There is optional humdification (therefore can be used at home, but due
to the size does not need to traveled with):
Resmed S8 Escape
The Resmed
S8 Escape is similar to the S8 compact, but adds on smartcard capability.
Fisher & Paykel:
Fisher & Paykel has a long history of creating humidification
systems for respiratory therapy and their CPAP machines are designed with
excellent humidification in mind.
Their products focus on reducing rainout (collection of condensation
in the tubing). Fisher & Paykel has several series of CPAP machines including:
Fisher
& Paykel Sleepstyle
600 series:
Fisher & Paykel Sleepstyle
200 series:
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