SmartFlex Pressure Relief technology enhances patient comfort by softening the air pressure during exhalation, which makes it easier to exhale against the pressure generated by the machine. This can be a big benefit for patient's who are trying to adjust to the sensation of CPAP therapy. SmartFlex has three levels of adjustment, with each setting corresponding to 1, 2, or 3 cm of pressure drop. In addition, this pressure drop is maintained throughout the duration of the exhale cycle, and in the event of an apnea event, SmartFlex will be temporarily suspended to ensure that the event is treated properly.
With its new IntelliPAP line of CPAP and Auto-CPAP machines, DeVilbiss is offering customers an exciting alternative to higher-priced machines from ResMed and Respironics. However, DeVilbiss did not cut corners in offering an attractive price - the IntelliPAP is built for durability, as evidenced by the rugged design of the humidifier chamber (high-impact Lexan and stainless steel plate, instead of low-grade plastic and aluminum), special baffling system to prevent water intrusion from the humidifier, and industry-leading 3
-year warranty on the machine and humidifier. With all of this comes an innovative design, sporting the smallest footprint of any machine-humidifier combination (6.5"W x 6.9"L x 4.2"H), intuitive, user-friendly control panel, and one of the quietest flow generators on the market at
26 dBA (compared to 30 dBA for the competition). Add to this the advanced auto-titrating algorithm, completely integrated humidifier design (without extra power cables or clunky in-line transformers), automatic altitude compensation, and other handy features like user-adjustible pressure ramp, adjustible apnea/hypopnea detection, SmartCode compliance tracking and easy-to-read backlit LCD display, and the IntelliPAP becomes a compelling choice for a back-up or full-time Auto-CPAP machine.
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Sleek, compact design with ergonomic contols for ease of use
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Smallest footprint of any CPAP machine/heated humidifier combination (6.5" x 8.4")
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Rugged construction backed by the industry's best warranty - 5 years for machine, 2 years for humidifier
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Extremely quiet operation - rated at 26 dBA
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Large, slip-resistant pads on bottom of unit to minimize movement on night table during the night
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Large, backlit LCD and easy-to-follow patient menu
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Wide pressure range - (3 to 20 cm/h2o) and adjustible ramp for enhanced comfort when falling asleep
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Automatic altitude compensation
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Universal Power Supply automatically detects and switches between 110 v and 240 volts for international use
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Separate 12-volt power connection allows the machine to automatically switch to battery power if AC power fails (battery and 12-volt power cable sold separately)
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Internal power supply eliminates bulky transformer; 8-foot power cord gives you extra reach for optimum positioning on nightstand
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Truly integrated heated humidifier seamlessly docks onto the bottom of the CPAP machine without separate hoses or power cables
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Easy-to-fill humidifier chamber cannot be overfilled and includes special baffling to prevent water intrusion into CPAP machine
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Advanced data capture of apnea/hypopnea events, snore detection, and leakage rates. ** DeVilbiss has stated that advanced capability for sleep data analysis will be available soon for the IntelliPAP line.
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Auto start/stop feature starts machine operation when patient breathes into mask and stops flow of air when mask is removed
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Handy canvas travel bag expands easily for larger masks and extra equipment
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Manufacturer's 3-year warranty on machine and heated humidifier
