The ultimate in sleep therapy comfort.
The BiPAP Auto is the first device to combine auto
adjusting pressure delivery with the breath-by-breath
pressure relief of Bi-Flex. This is the most natural sleep
therapy you can find, and it comes complete with our Encore
Pro SmartCard technology.
Bi-Flex "softens" airflow at inhalation and exhalation,
making breathing more natural and comfortable for patients.
In Bi-Flex mode, patient-adjustable pressure relief is
provided at the critical stages:
A. EPAP to IPAP
B. IPAP to EPAP
C. During exhalation
Developed from the proven REMstar Auto, the
BiPAP Auto
features a proactive, multi-level algorithm that analyzes
several parameters to monitor and respond to a patient's
breathing. A key parameter is flow limitation (a common
early indication of complete obstruction). The auto
algorithm performs two types of tests (Pcritical and
Poptimal ) that allow the pressure to be maintained at a
level at which obstruction is not likely to occur but is not
unnecessarily high, thus maximizing patient comfort.
Pcrit test - IPAP is slowly
decreased
while the flow signal is monitored for indications of flow
limitation. This test ensures that effective therapy is
maintained at the minimal pressure.
Popt test - IPAP is slowly
increased
while the flow signal is monitored for improvements in a
patient's airway. This test ensures that maximum therapeutic
levels are obtained.
This ongoing proactive search of Pcrit and Popt levels
allows for maximum therapeutic effectiveness at minimum
pressures without creating any uncomfortable spikes in
pressure or patient arousals.
While the algorithm is performing its proactive tests, it
is also monitoring the patient's breathing patterns for
occurrences of obstructive events such as snore, hypopnea or
apnea. If a snore or apnea is detected, the algorithm will
quickly but smoothly raise EPAP to eliminate the event. If a
hypopnea is detected, the algorithm will raise IPAP to
eliminate the event.
Finally, the algorithm can also detect and respond to the
presence of elevated leak by lowering IPAP levels to improve
mask seal.
Features
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