Latest & Greatest BiPAP

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wut
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Latest & Greatest BiPAP

Post by wut » Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:13 pm

I expect to replace my BiPAP in the next 2 months. I've restarted CPAP therapy about a year ago (4th attempt in 20 years, very very long story), and my MD just switched me from APAP to BiPAP. My old M-Series BiPAP Auto has a problem with the electrical connection and can lose power. (The DC input is quite snug, but needs to be wiggled to establish electrical contact.)

It seems like a few years have passed since ResMed and Respironics updated" their equipment. Living in the world of always wanting the latest electronic device (cell phone, laptop, etc.), I wanted to ask if anyone has insights on when/if the next generation, "latest & greatest" BiPAP auto will hit the market?

Think of it as the next iPhone of Auto BiPAP... (no ASV required).

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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Auto BiPAP Mode, Flex 1, IPAP 18, EPAP 10, PS 5

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Re: Latest & Greatest BiPAP

Post by robysue » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:34 pm

I recently wrote a very complete review/comparison between the Resmed S9 VPAP Auto and the PR System One Series 60 BiPAP Auto. I talked about every thing I could think of in respect to each machine. You can read the review at: viewtopic/t95311/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95 ... 04#p880411

As for when the S9 or the Series 60 System Ones will be replaced? I don't think anybody has any hard, reliable information. For what it's worth, the S9 VPAP Auto was introduced sometime in the middle of 2011 (as I recall). The older Series 50 System Ones had been on the market for about a year at that time. The Series 60 BiPAP came out in late 2012 or early 2013 if I recall correctly.

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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine
Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: PR System DreamStation and Humidifier. Max IPAP = 9, Min EPAP=4, Rise time setting = 3, minPS = 3, maxPS=5

wut
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Re: Latest & Greatest BiPAP

Post by wut » Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:04 pm

robysue - Your summary was excellent - thank you.

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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Auto BiPAP Mode, Flex 1, IPAP 18, EPAP 10, PS 5