Description
The DreamStation BiPAP Auto is a product from Philips, a company that has been manufacturing quality products for decades. The BIPAP Auto is unique to the Australian market as it is the only Auto BIPAP machine designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea. This has often been referred to as the rescue option for people who have difficulty dealing with CPAP as the dual pressures make it much more comfortable for people to tolerate. The unique set of rules bult into the machine make it extremely comfortable and intuitive to adjust to the patients needs.
The DreamStation will appeal to more in the looks department than their previous models. The white color of the units has them looking modern and classy. You can see Philips personality in the design of this product.
The DreamStation was designed with a minimalist concept in mind, meant to blend in with the rest of the room. The unit has a display screen that shows information such as pressure levels, apnea levels and mask leakage. After you wake up, you will have the previous night’s report ready for you.
The humidifier has an adaptive mode which automatically adjusts to the room conditions and will optimise the humidity. this humidify can also be removed if you want to use the machine without the humidifier. The product also come standard with a heated tube and this prevents unwanted condensation in the winter months.
When it comes to communication, the DreamStation has almost all angles covered. The DreamMapper is an application from Philips Respironics which enables you to upload data from your machine to various devices. There is Bluetooth that you can use to connect your machine with your phone, computer or tablet.
Patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea can now sleep in comfort thanks to Philips Respironics creating a BIPAP machine that is designed for the treatment of sleep apnea. This new machine encompasses all that is Philips; sense and simplicity.
Depending on your preference, you can choose between having your BIPAP machine on a fixed setting or on an automated one. Treating obstructive sleep apnea becomes easier with the use of this machine because the Auto setting allows for the patient to breathe out easily against the pressure. This increases the patient’s level of comfort.
There are two pressures on BIPAP machines; one for inhalation, and the other for exhalation. Most patients complain that it gets hard to breathe against the pressure, and this is where the Bi-Flex feature comes in. It helps in creating a smoother transition between the two pressures, thus allowing you to breathe comfortably.
This machine comes with an SD memory card that helps in recording data from the previous 7 days. It also shows a flow report detailing each breath you took in the last 8 hours.
This machine combines all these features in order to guarantee a comfortable experience for the user.
Specifications
• DC compatible
• IPAP and EPAP pressures ranging from 4 to 25
• Bi-Flex feature
• Easy to use
• Leak compensation
• Very quiet machine, below 30Db
• SD for data storage
• Humidifier
• Rise time settings
CPAP Package includes
- BIPAP Automatic Machine
- Heated Humidifier and chamber
- Heated tubing Tubing
- Reusable filter
- BlueTooth Feature to the DreamMapper App
- Disposable ultra-fine filter
- SD card
- 60W power pack
- Carry bag
- Standard 2 year warranty
- Manuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can DreamStation do BiPAP?
Yes. The DreamStation BiPAP Auto is specifically designed to deliver dual-pressure therapy, offering separate pressures for inhalation and exhalation. It is the only Auto BiPAP machine in the Australian market designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Q2: What does auto BiPAP mean?
An auto BiPAP automatically adjusts both the inhalation (IPAP) and exhalation (EPAP) pressures based on the patient's needs throughout the night. The DreamStation BiPAP Auto uses built-in algorithms to intuitively respond to each breath, ensuring comfortable and effective therapy.
Q3: Is there an auto BiPAP machine?
Yes. The DreamStation BiPAP Auto is one of the few auto BiPAP machines available in Australia. It can be set to either a fixed or automated mode, giving patients and clinicians greater flexibility in managing obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
Q4: Is a BiPAP more serious than a CPAP?
Not necessarily more serious, but more advanced. The DreamStation BiPAP Auto is often recommended as a step up from CPAP for patients who find it difficult to breathe against continuous pressure. The dual pressures make therapy more comfortable and easier to tolerate.
Q5: Is auto CPAP the same as BiPAP?
No. An auto CPAP delivers a single adjustable pressure, while the DreamStation BiPAP Auto delivers two separate pressures — one for inhalation and one for exhalation. The Bi-Flex feature on the DreamStation also smooths the transition between the two, improving overall comfort.
Q6: Can a CPAP machine be converted to a BiPAP?
No, a standard CPAP cannot be converted to a BiPAP. They are separate devices with different technology. If you're struggling with CPAP therapy, upgrading to the DreamStation BiPAP Auto is the recommended solution, as it's purpose-built to provide dual-pressure comfort for sleep apnea patients.
