Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS Noninvasive Ventilator in Pakistan

Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS Noninvasive Ventilator in Pakistan

The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator is a noninvasive ventilator designed for patients with respiratory insufficiency due to COPD, neuromuscular disease, or chronic hypoventilation. It’s intended for use at home, in clinics, and in hospitals, where it allows you to use it in a way that’s automatic for pressure adjustment, not just at a fixed level; safer, more consistent breathing support, overnight. 

Key Features and Benefits

• AVAPS (Average Volume Assured Pressure Support): This automatic one breath at a time inspiratory pressure adjustment maintains a desired tidal volume. This translates to steady ventilation for patients who experience changing ventilation during the night, for example, in REM sleep, without having to have the technician manually adjust pressures. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator supports this approach to consistent ventilation. 
• Dual limit backup rate: When the patient’s own breathing effort decreases, the machine gives a backup rate. This is important when the respiratory drive decreases during sleep in patients with neuromuscular problems. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator supports this function for patients who require assisted breathing during sleep. 
• Integrated heated humidifier: In the northern parts of Pakistan, dry winters can irritate the airways, and in urban areas such as Lahore and Karachi, the dust can irritate the airways. Use of a humidifier increases a patient’s comfort, thereby directly influencing adherence with therapy.
• Compact, home friendly design: Designed to be used on the bed rather than hospital wards, enabling patients to undergo treatment at home under family supervision and avoiding long term hospital stays. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator is designed to support convenient home based respiratory therapy. 
• Detailed data logging: All sessions are recorded on an SD card that provides treating physicians with objective data to alter prescriptions rather than relying on patient reported symptoms. With the Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator, recorded therapy information can help clinicians review treatment performance. 
• Wide voltage tolerance for local power conditions: The unit has a wide voltage tolerance, which means that it can withstand the type of voltage fluctuation that can occur in the Pakistani power grid, and when used in conjunction with a stabilizer or UPS when there is load shedding, it helps to protect both the patient and the electronics. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator can therefore be suitable for use with appropriate power protection in local conditions. 

Who Should Buy This / Use Cases in Pakistan

This ventilator is for patients who have an underlying diagnosis of chronic respiratory failure and are unable to be supported by standard CPAP alone. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator is suitable for your home care setting where a member of your family provides nighttime therapy, for private practice clinics with sleep and pulmonology services, and for hospitals looking for a dependable home line method of ventilating patients before invasive ventilation or home mechanical ventilators are viable options. 

If the patient is using this device while sleeping, they should use a UPS or backup generator with the device because an interruption of therapy for hypoventilation patients is a serious risk, especially during load shedding hours. This model will also be in demand for distributors and clinics selling respiratory equipment for COPD patients, as well as for those selling for patients with neuromuscular issues. 

Why Choose Capasee Electro Medical Engineering

Capasee Electro Medical Engineering has first hand experience in providing and supporting respiratory equipment to hospitals, clinics, and home care patients throughout Pakistan. The team is familiar with the actual constraints, service requirements, and practical considerations of operating a noninvasive ventilator at home, rather than simply the spec sheet. 

Patients and clinics will not be left to trouble shoot after receiving the equipment, as every unit is accompanied by after sales support, which includes setup instructions and services. That constant support, combined with a true understanding of the product, is the type of support that a buyer truly requires when the Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator is connected to an everyday breathing therapy. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is avaps mode in a BiPAP machine?

AVAPS mode automatically adjusts the pressure support on each breath to achieve and maintain a set tidal volume (TV) by the physician. The machine adapts to the patient’s actual breath needs rather than a set pressure, particularly during the various stages of sleep.

What is the difference between DreamStation CPAP and BiPAP?

CPAP is a constant pressure applied during both inhalation and exhalation, primarily employed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). BiPAP is a type of ventilator that provides two different air pressures, one higher during inhalation and one lower during exhalation, and is used for patients who require more active assistance with their breathing, like those with COPD or a neuromuscular dysfunction.

Can I use my DreamStation CPAP without water?

Yes, the humidifier can be omitted, and the humidifier will operate without water in the chamber. But if the humidifier is not used with humidification, it may cause a dry throat or nose, especially in dry and dusty climates, so most people in Pakistan like to keep it filled.

What are common DreamStation 2 problems?

Common problems reported are error codes caused by airflow blockage, leaks in the humidifier chamber when it is not seated properly, and power interruption during power fluctuations. These are easily corrected by using a stabilized power source, proper assembly of the chamber, and cleaning.

What is the minimum pressure for DreamStation 2?

The minimum pressure setting for the DreamStation 2 is usually 4 cm H₂O, but the range to be prescribed must always be determined by a treating physician and not changed by the user, based on a patient’s diagnostic study.

Get Your DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS in Pakistan

Looking to establish reliable noninvasive ventilation at home or at your facility? Call Capasee Electro Medical Engineering today for pricing, availability, and setup support that is personal to your patient’s needs. The Philips DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS noninvasive ventilator can provide a suitable option for patients requiring dependable noninvasive respiratory support.