BiPAP and BiPAP Auto - what's the difference?

[dcryandc]

I have tried to understand the literature on the BiPAP Auto machines, but it still isn't clear to me.

What does a BiPAP Auto machine do? Is it like an APAP machine that adjusts your settings automatically?

[GumbyCT]

BiPap is the ultimate in exhale relief. Having 2 separate pressure settings.
IPAP = Inspiration Pressure
EPAP= Exhalation Pressure
If you have difficulty exhaling then it could be the relief you need.
Yes, there is an auto model too.

For Acronyms & Definitions
http://www.sleepnet.com/definition.html

HTH,
GumbyCT

[jnk phone]

Bipap is Respironics' name for bilevel. An auto bilevel varies the ipap and epap it delivers during the night, so, yes, it is a type of APAP, in that sense. A bilevel that is not an auto will give you the same exact two pressures all night.

jeff

[Cajunman]

With the BiPap auto, which I have, you can use it in straight bi-level mode, or in 'Auto' mode you can pick a minimum pressure setting and a max pressure setting, and the machine will raise or lower pressure to eliminate apnea events. In the Auto mode you still have the bi-level pressures to ease breathing.

Kerry

[Patrick A]

I have tried to understand the literature on the BiPAP Auto machines, but it still isn't clear to me.

What does a BiPAP Auto machine do? Is it like an APAP machine that adjusts your settings automatically?

Don't feel bad I have been on c-pap for several years and I still can't figure it out. But I will say this the Bipap Auto machine that I have now runs circles around that piece of junk that Apria Ripoff saddled me with to begin with. Maybe I just need more coffee and Old Bushmills !!!

[Cajunman]

Patrick, that IS one sweet machine you have. I know, it's the same one I have. It's likely why my introduction to hose life was relatively easy for me. I really like that model.

[GumbyCT]

I have tried to understand the literature on the BiPAP Auto machines, but it still isn't clear to me.

What does a BiPAP Auto machine do? Is it like an APAP machine that adjusts your settings automatically?

fwiw- OP lists this in his profile??
https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/respi ... -pro2.html

[Patrick A]

Patrick, that IS one sweet machine you have. I know, it's the same one I have. It's likely why my introduction to hose life was relatively easy for me. I really like that model.

When I first got a Cpap machine I got a Remstar Plus no frills no thrills, set at 20. After one year of feeling like I wanted to Vomit every morning, I called Cpap.com and bought a Remstar Pro 2 C-Flex after a year of using that machine I again self purchased a M-Series B-pap Auto from Cpap.com.
With the help of a very great lady on this forum I talked to one of my doctors and he wrote me a new prescription for the machine I have now.

And YES it is One sweet machine.
Oh yes and thank you RG