In the medical goods and equipment industry, respiratory aid devices (oxygen generator, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilator, nebulizer, cold incense, masks) are included in the group of respiratory equipment.
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, so that his breathing is repeatedly interrupted for at least a few seconds and does not breathe at all. In acute cases, this breathing interruption happens more than 100 times and due to the lack of oxygen in the body, it causes 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 where the body’s oxygen is very low, even using an oxygen capsule or 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 make the sick person die soon. take a coma
A CPAP or BIPAP machine is the only treatment for these cases.
Breathing aid devices, through a mask, enter the air at the right pressure into the respiratory tract (performs the act of inhaling). Then the pressure is immediately reduced, which causes the air accumulated in the lungs to come out and exhalation is done.
This device works like the lungs of a sick person at home and solves the concerns about the person’s breathing without side effects such as drugs or surgery.
2- How is the type of breathing aid needed by a person determined?
The type of breathing apparatus is selected according to the sleep test process, the results of the tests and the opinion of the attending physician, the important parameters that the doctor and expert consider when adjusting the apparatus include 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) is the volume of air that enters the lungs. The sleep test should be performed under the supervision of a pulmonary physician.
3- Efficiency and diversity of Bi-Pep breathing apparatus:
Bi Pep Model S:
It is recommended for people whose number of breaths per minute is in the normal range and do not need the help of a device for extra breathing.
Bypep 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 brand 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 air bags, and the number of breaths per minute, the device automatically and intelligently interacts with the body. He is assimilated.
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 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 The person will gradually lose the use of the device.
low voice:
Since the patient is required to use the device for a long time, the low noise of the device was of great importance to maintain the patient’s peace.
Portability when traveling:
Small dimensions, low weight, low noise (almost silent) and having a flight license will make it easy to use in travel, so you should pay attention to these things when buying.
Expertise of the seller: It is important that at the time of purchase, you choose a seller who is an expert in the installation and adjustment of the device and ICU work, 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. Be there 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.
