The SV and PC (AVAPS Pressure Control) would be categorical derivatives of the BiPAP ST Grey Model. The unique SV and PC algorithms are the only thing that separate each from the BiPAP ST Grey Model. Both SV and PC can be switched off, returning each machine to BiPAP ST Grey Model mode, as you suggest. Interesting concept, if you ask me.-SWS wrote: I'm still trying to figure out exactly what functionality that model offers Laryssa that her current BiPAP model running as a BiLevel S/T does not already offer. The specifications and marketing literature from Respironics don't show any crucial differences that I can tell. And that's not to say there aren't crucial differences functionally embedded in the machines.
I don't think it will be very long before Laryssa can make good use of assured 200 ml volumes (the minimum assured setting). In the meantime if AVAPS is turned off I think we have all the machine capabilities as the BiPAP S/T you linked to (but could be wrong). And does that, then, translate to pretty much the same S/T capabilities the doctors can achieve with her current BiPAP autoSV model when configured that way (with the only exceptions of straight timed mode and AVAPS pressure control)?
Price may become a factor. The BiPAP ST Grey Model is 1/2 the price of an SV. I'm assuming the BiPAP ST Grey Model is also 1/2 the price of an AVAPS.-SWS wrote:I'm also under the impression that the AVAPS model is everything the above linked BiPAP S/T model happens to be, with optional AVAPS that can be turned off or on (so $800 additional list price to have AVAPS capability):
https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/respi ... chine.html
So perhaps it makes more sense to wait until she can use 200 ml assured volumes, and let that be her next machine---if the doctors even think she needs it.
Agreed. Or at least see how to set them up.-SWS wrote: In the mean time it would be nice to get a hold of the BiPAP S/T and AVAPS clinician's manuals to better compare capabilities.
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