The PR BiPAP Pro comes standard with carrying case, bag, memory card, manuals and now packaged with the Respironics Performance Tubing.
System One Humidity Control
The PR CPAP humidifier and water chamber are breakthroughs for managing
rain-out and water damage. System One Humidity Control technology
analyzes ambient temperature and patient airflow to reach relative
humidity at the mask. Sensors inside and outside the BiPAP machine
closely monitor changes in humidity and prevents condensation from
forming inside the tube.
Dry Box technology is another advancement in reducing water damage to
BiPAPs. The air outlet port has been moved from the side of the
humidifier onto the top. The water chamber is outfitted with a one-way
valve, between the machine and the humidifier. System One with Dry Box
makes it possible for the PR BiPAP machines to be truly spill-free.
System One Resistance Control
Respironics wanted a machine to achieve optimal pressure regardless of
whether the mask is nasal, pillow, or full face. Resistance Control is
the solution. A numbering system on all of Respironics CPAP masks helps
define the variable resistance characteristics. Each number programs the
BiPAP to compensate for different mask types. The result? A consistent
and reliable pressure, enhanced with all the benefits of Bi-Flex
Technology no matter which mask is used.
Bi-Flex Family Technology
Flex Technology is designed to enhance traditional BiPAP therapy;
maintaining effective therapy at comfortable pressures. Users new to
BiPAP equipment find that Flex Technology makes adapting to therapy
easier than typical BiPAP machines. The natural breath-by-breath
patterns enhances traditional therapy and improves compliance.
Bi-Flex makes the breathing cycle feel natural and comfortable. Flex
Technology allows the PR BiPAP Pro to track each breath and provide
pressure relief during three critical points in the breathing cycle.
Pressure is reduced by .5 increments during the transition from
exhalation to inhalation, inhalation to exhalation and during
exhalation.The Bi-Flex setting can be adjusted up to 1.5 H20 for maximum
comfort.
Advanced Event Detection
The PR BiPAP Pro is designed to identify symptoms beyond classic OSA
parameters such AHI and flow limitations. With the PR system, detection
is expand to include data on Snoring, Periodic Breathing and Respiratory
Effort-Related Arousals (RERAs). Along with digital Auto-Trak
Sensitivity and Flex Technology, the PR BiPAP Pro can detect the
breathing cycle and report any variation in breathing patterns,
increasing therapy effectiveness.
Digital Auto-Trak Sensitivity is the brains behind Respironics' Flex
Technology. A patented algorithm monitors breathing patterns and
responds to abnormal pressure changes. On the PR BiPAP's, variable
triggers and cycle thresholds are adjusted automatically to provide
effective sleep therapy.
Advanced event detection includes:
- Periodic breathing
- Clear airway apnea
- Obstructed airway apnea
- Hypopnea
- RERA
- Flow limitation
- Vibratory snore
- Large leak
RERAs differ from a Hypopnea event in that a RERA shows increasing
respiratory effort with each breath, culminating in a shift in brain
wave activity and not necessarily a result of obstruction. Periodic
breathing conditions such as Cheyne-Stokes respiration and central
apneas are distinguishable from obstructed apnea or snoring events.
Encore Data Management and Reporting
On-board memory has been added to the BiPAP as well as storing
information on a generic SD Memory card and reads through any SD card
reader. Use EncoreViewer Software to monitor therapy effectiveness
through a series of reports. A new Patient Flow and Event report enables
users to view a weekly breakdown on per-breath basis. Patient data is
used to identify particular conditions and events with specific colors.
