Breathing problems? A CPAP or BiPAP machine can help – and they’re available in Kenya!
Sleep apnea is a pause in breathing that happens when a patient is sleeping. This can happen as many as 2-3 times per minute, starving the patient of oxygen. This can get pretty serious.
CPAP and BiPAP machines are used by patients who cannot breathe normally, such as those with sleep apnea where patients can’t breathe normally when sleeping. Deep sleep is necessary for repairing cellular tissue as well as for our general well-being.
Patients who suffer from sleep apnea do not get enough sleep.
CPAP and BiPAP machines are both mechanical ventilators.
We have both in stock, ready to deliver!
Who Needs CPAP and BiPAP Machines?
Patients who cannot breathe properly need CPAP or BiPAP machines. This includes patients with:
- Sleep apnea
- COPD
- Covid-19
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Meconium aspiration syndrome
- etc.
What’s The Difference Between CPAP and BiPAP Machines?
PAP or Positive Airway Pressure, is a method used to maintain consistent breathing when sleeping. Even though they look similar, CPAP and BiPAP machines are quite different:
A CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is indicated for patients with mild symptoms, such as mild obstructive sleep apnea. It delivers single pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure to the upper respiratory tract to force air into the patient.
A BiPAP machine (Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure) is more advanced, and delivers both inhale and exhale pressure. It can even be set to regulate the number of times a patient needs to breathe per minute.
BiPAP Machine (DS-8)
- Mainly indicated for patients with sleep apnea
- Exerts positive pressure when patient inhales and a lower pressure when they exhale, making breathing easier
CPAP Machine
- Usually indicated for mild obstructive sleep apnea
- Exerts continuous positive air pressure
Obviously, a BiPAP machine is more preferred for most patients, and it has wider application.
BiPAP Machines for Mechanical Ventilation
Since covid-19 hit the world, most patients want to know the cheapest way for mechanical ventilation at home. Covid-19 can cause shortness of breath, making it necessary to help patients breathe in and out and deliver enough oxygen into their bodies.
In an ICU setting for covid patients, ventilation involves forcing oxygen down the airways and mechanically forcing air in and out of the patient.
A BiPAP machine offers a non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The air is delivered by a mask worn over the mouth and nose. It forces in air by exerting pressure higher than the air pressure in the room when the patient breathes in.
It then lowers the pressure when the patient breathes out. This helps the patient breathe more easily.
What if a patient needs more oxygen than the air can provide?
In this case, the patient needs both an oxygen concentrator and a BiPAP machine.
The oxygen concentrator will provide up to 95% pure oxygen. The patient can regulate the amount of oxygen they need (e.g. 5 liters per minute). The BiPAP machine will help the patient breathe in the oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
We have a variety of oxygen concentrators available in stock.
Parts of a BiPAP Machine (and CPAP Machine)
As we noted above, both CPAP and BiPAP machines look quite similar. They also have similar parts:
The motor – this is a small compressor that gently pressurizes air so the patient can breathe in. it helps clear any obstructions, such as in patients with obstructive sleep apnea where the airway gets blocked when they’re sleeping.
Hoses – these are the hoses that deliver air to the patient.
Mask – the mask is worn on the face. These come on all shapes and sizes, to suit different patients. They can cover the entire face, or nose and mouth.
Our DS-8 BiPAP machine also humidifies the air so the patient does not breathe dry air.
It’s also delivered with a bag to carry it around when traveling. The work mode is either CPAP, Auto, S, T, ST, APCV.
How to Order a CPAP or BiPAP Machine
You can order directly on our website. Once you complete the order and payment, we’ll contact you and arrange delivery through a phone call. Here are the links to complete your order:
You can also contact us and we’ll help you though the order. Of course, you can come over and pick it up!
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In Summary,
CPAP and BiPAP machines are commonly used by patients who cannot breathe properly at night, such as patients with sleep apnea and COPD.
A BiPAP machine helps the patient both breathe in and out, whereas a CPAP machines exerts a single pressure to force the air into the patient. For this reason, a BiPAP machine has more applicable use.
A BiPAP machine can be used as a non-invasive ventilator such as for patients suffering from covid-19.
It can also be used together with an oxygen concentrator if the patient needs more oxygen supply.
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