whats the diffrence between the vpap auto and Vpap ST-A

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Re: whats the diffrence between the vpap auto and Vpap ST-A

Post by palerider » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:42 pm

RALNCCPAPBUYER wrote:A friend of mine found a brand new one at an estate sale wondering if he paid to much? please inform your thoughts
there are a host of differences between a sta and an auto.

they're meant to treat different things.

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Re: whats the diffrence between the vpap auto and Vpap ST-A

Post by aytikvjo » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:44 pm

The ST-A is a special machine usually for treatment of respiratory insufficiency diseases (COPD, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders). It's analogous to the Respironics AVAPS and works by adjusting pressure support until an average tidal volume is met.

Dos the ST-A say iVAPS on it below the dial?

VPAP auto is more oriented towards obstructive sleep apnea. It doesn't have a timed breath mode.