subject: Why The Best Christmas Present This Year Just Might Be A Cpap Machine [print this page] One of the higher end and more popular models is the S9 Elite from Resmed. This CPAP machine is somewhat unique in that it comes with a heated humidifier and a technology Resmed calls Easy-Breathe, which provides unusually quiet therapy. The climate control function of the S9 automatically sends the optimal temperature and humidity of air into the breathing mask.
This is accomplished through a heated tube that includes a heating circuit that is embedded into the tubes spiral. A sensor measures the air temperature that goes through the tube and quickly adjusts it.
Another CPAP machine that has a heated humidifier is the Respironics PR System One BiPAP PRO. This system allows users a wide range of air pressure settings, from 4 to 25 cm. It automatically adjusts for altitude, so the correct humidity level is always maintained.
Like most high end CPAP machines, the BiPAP PRO is customizable, letting patients program it to the exact inhalation and exhalation pressures their physicians prescribe. Most dealers of CPAP equipment will program these settings for their customers when the machines are purchased.
When it comes to choosing a machine for CPAP therapy, many patients newly diagnosed with sleep apnea are not sure how to go about it. There are numerous machine and mask types, but not all of them will work optimally for any given individual. The staff at the sleep center where the initial sleep study was performed can help patients select a good machine, as can the patients physician. CPAP equipment dealers are also knowledgeable about these devices and can provide assistance.
The DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Auto CPAP Machine with SmartFlex is another model that would make a good Christmas gift. It has a three year warranty, which its manufacturer claims to be the longest in the industry. As with any top line model, the IntelliPAP provides continual pressure adjustment throughout the night and runs very quietly.
Theres a large LCD that presents a menu of setting choices thats easy to follow. Included with every one of these machines is an automatic on/off function, an extra air inlet and a filter that traps fine particles. Theyve even thought to install slip-resistant pads to keep the unit from slipping or moving during the night.
Everyone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea knows that CPAP therapy is the difference between being tired all day and having a muddled thought process and feeling great, healthy and alert. While any CPAP machine is better than not having one at all, experienced users will tell you that every machine has its own pros and cons.
So if youre thinking about doing something a little different this Christmas and buying for yourself or someone you care about one of these machines, do your homework. Find out about the newest models and the benefits they provide. If youre not sure about some aspect of these devices, ask your physician, sleep center staff or CPAP equipment dealer.
