Whats an automatic CPAP machine?
We get this one all the time. Instead of programming a prescribed pressure setting on the CPAP machine, a pressure range is programmed. The automatic CPAP machine is then allowed to fluctuate within the pressure range, determining the correct pressure setting on a breath-by-breath basis. An automatic machine detects flow limitation events – apneas, hypopneas, and snoring events – and responds accordingly to restore flow. The primary advantage of an automatic machine is that you don’t have to worry about whether your prescribed pressure setting is accurate, and you don’t have to worry about going in for another sleep study in the future. Another advantage is that automatic machines typically deliver a lot less pressure throughout the night compared to a standard machine set at the prescribed pressure. This can help in terms of comfort, and can also help to minimize mask leaks. Many people who are new to CPAP therapy assume an automatic CPAP machine is necessarily expensive. This isn’t t
