It is notable that, respiratory aid devices , including (oxygen generator, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilator, nebulizer, warm and cold incense, masks) are one of the most significant group of medical devices industry
1- Who needs ventilators?
The respiratory system is one of the main organs of the human body. A person who suffers from a breathing disorder during sleep, with repeatedly interruption of breathing rate, for at least a few seconds, or more, with a permanent arrest , would be an obvious case for using respiratory aid devices. In acute cases, this breathing interruption happens more than 100 times and due to the lack of oxygen in the body, it causes many problems like: high blood pressure and extreme fatigue after sleep.
In more acute cases, the person’s natural respiratory system, in addition to being blocked, does not have enough ability to contract and expand, which means that the patient does not have the ability to breathe normally, and the entry and exit of air is not done, especially during complete sleep. In these cases that the body’s oxygen is very low, even using an oxygen capsule or aid device does not help, because the carbon dioxide resulting from the absorption of oxygen remains in the body due to the lack of complete air entry and exit, and can cause Coma or die in these cases.
Therefore, A CPAP or BIPAP machine is the only treatment for these cases.
Breathing aid devices, through a mask, enter the air with a positive pressure into the respiratory tract (acts as inhalation). Then the pressure is immediately reduced, which causes the accumulated air in the lungs to come out and exhalation is done.
This device works like the lungs of a sick person at home, without any concerns about some kinds of the side effects that are occurred by drugs or surgery.
2- How to determine the types of a breathing aid devices that are needed for individuals?
Selection of the types of breathing aid devices, depends on the sleep test process and the results of that, Which is recommended and observed by a medical doctor and the prescription of a specialist.
inspiratory pressure of the apparatus, expiratory pressure, number of breaths per minute, ratio of inspiratory time. Exhalation (to adjust the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood) , the amount of the air that enters in to the lungs, are the most significant factors that must be considered.
3- Efficiency and diversity of Bi-Pap breathing apparatus:
Bi Pap Model S:
It is recommended for people with the normal rate of breathing per minutes. and do not need the help of a device for extra breathing.
Bi-pap model ST:
This device between 10 and 50 breaths per minute is recommended for patients whose voluntary breathing rate is not in the normal range. In some cases, to increase the oxygen supply, the breathing rate is increased at the discretion of the doctor. These models also have S mode, so this model of the device is recommended for people who have a progressive disease (ALS, MS, muscular dystrophy).
Smart models (EVAPS):
This type is known by different names, but it can be said that their efficiency is relatively the same, in this way that according to the height and weight of the patient, the volume of the aveoli, and the number of breaths per minute, the device automatically and intelligently interacts with the body.
4- Side points that need to be considered before buying the device:
Memory card: these devices have a respiratory data recorder (information such as the number of sleep apnea by type, useful hours of sleep, correct or incorrect use of the mask, with a diagram for each section separately) tracking information using a memory card The device will help the doctor to increase the pressure of the device if the person needs it, and on the contrary, when the person is in the recovery process, it will gradually reduce the pressure to minimize the dependence of the person on the device.
Humidifier:
Since the entry of air pressure causes dryness in the mouth, the presence of a humidifier with the ability to adjust the level of humidity, can be very effective in the patient’s comfort. This may not seem so important at first, but over time, the constant dryness of the mouth during sleep will become annoying and the tendency of using the device will gradually decreases.
low voice:
Since the patient is required to use the device for a long time, the low noise of the device is one of the greatest importance to maintain the patient’s peace.
Portability when traveling:
Small dimensions, low weight, low noise (almost silent) and having a flight allowance , will make it easy to use in travel, so you should pay attention to the mentioned points when buying these devices.
Expertise of the seller:
It is important that at the time of purchase, you choose a company which have expert operators due to installation and adjustment of the device with enough experience of working in ICU, and it is recommended not to be only a seller of medical equipment for the respiratory system, because you want to be in constant contact with the seller after the purchase. They should provide important services and adjust the settings of the device according to the patient’s condition and answer your questions, and your explanation about the condition of the device and the conditions of the patient who uses the device is part of the after-sales service.
