My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

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My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by Cygnusia » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:03 pm

Would there be any reason why my M Series Pro is labelled a BiPAP on the label attached to the bottom of the machine?

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by DJ_Boxer » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:07 pm

I had the same question earlier and the answer I got was that it just is that way on the REMstar M series from Respironics.

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by Cygnusia » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:10 pm

Aww... well, that's a disappointment.

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by GumbyCT » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:14 pm

Cygnusia wrote:Would there be any reason why my M Series Pro is labelled a BiPAP on the label attached to the bottom of the machine?

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Isn't that the Trade Mark label?
What really matters is what is written on top in white letters under the buttons.

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by LinkC » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:04 pm

I think it's just their way of messing with our little oxygen-starved minds...

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by bearded_two » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:09 pm

It may have to to do with the C-Flex or A-flex reducing the exhalation pressure.
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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by GumbyCT » Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:10 pm

Remstar and BiPap are both TM of Respironics Co.

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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by provider » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:02 pm

Yes, it is indeed true that Respironics labels them BiPAP. You can look up your model # or just look at the top of the machine to see if it has C-Flex or Bi-Flex to see what you actually have. Confusing, huh?
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Re: My CPAP is labelled BiPAP?

Post by Mr PR » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:08 pm

All the units use the same warning label (except the international units I believe). So the cflex, bipap etc will all say BiPaP on them even if they aren't a BiPaP. Even though it may be confusing, it is a way to avoid putting the wrong warning labels on them and having different labels for each type of unit.
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