CPAP Machine
Continuous positive airway pressure machine with heated humidifier for obstructive sleep apnoea — supplied with an in-person mask fitting.
Available on rent or to buy
Auto CPAP System
Auto-titrating CPAP that adjusts pressure breath by breath within a prescribed range — for patients whose pressure requirement varies through the night.
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On rent
Not on the rental fleet
This item is supplied for purchase. If you need something similar on rent, call us — we will tell you what the rental fleet can do instead.
To buy
Available
Outright purchase including delivery, installation and a one-year warranty on manufacturing defects.
Get the best quote for this equipment
We price against what you actually need — how long, which configuration, whether nursing goes with it — rather than publishing a number that fits nobody. Ask and we will give you a straight one, GST stated separately.
Quotes state GST separately at the applicable rate. Rental and purchase are taxed differently.
About this equipment
A fixed CPAP holds one pressure all night, which has to be high enough for the worst moment — usually REM sleep on your back. An auto-titrating machine instead works within a prescribed range, sensing flow limitation and raising pressure only when the airway starts to narrow. Most of the night it runs lower, which is more comfortable and, for a lot of patients, the difference between using the machine and abandoning it. It also handles the case where the requirement genuinely shifts — with weight change, alcohol, position or nasal congestion.
Indications — when this is used
- Obstructive sleep apnoea with a variable pressure requirement
- Patients intolerant of fixed CPAP pressure
- Positional or REM-predominant sleep apnoea
- Auto-titration to establish a fixed prescription
Who it is for
- Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea
- Sleep clinics performing home titration
Brands available
Which brand you receive depends on current stock. Tell us if you need a specific one and we will confirm before dispatch.
- ResMed
- Philips Respironics
- BMC
- Löwenstein
Specifications
| Pressure range | 4–20 cm H₂O, auto-adjusting within prescribed limits |
|---|---|
| Modes | Auto-CPAP and fixed CPAP |
| Algorithm | Responds to flow limitation, snore and apnoea |
| Humidifier | Heated, integrated; distilled water only |
| Expiratory relief | Pressure drop on exhalation |
| Data | On-board compliance, AHI and pressure-percentile logging |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 260 mm |
| Height | 85 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 1.3 kg with humidifier |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
Sale only
The rental fleet carries fixed CPAP and BiPAP. If you want to trial auto-titration before buying, ask — we will work something out.
The range is still a prescription
Auto does not mean unsupervised. The minimum and maximum pressures come from the treating clinician; the machine chooses within them, not outside them.
Not a substitute for BiPAP
Auto-CPAP still delivers a single pressure at any moment. Patients who need help breathing out — COPD, obesity hypoventilation, neuromuscular weakness — need BiPAP.
Same mask rules apply
Fit is still the deciding factor. A leaking mask also confuses the auto algorithm, which reads leak as flow and can drive pressure up.
Safety & clinical information
Device information, not medical advice. Suitability for a particular patient is a decision for the treating clinician.
How it is installed and used
The mask is fitted to the patient's face in person — nasal, nasal-pillow and full-face styles are tried rather than a medium being assumed, because mask leak is the single most common reason home therapy is abandoned. Pressures, mode and ramp are set to the clinician's prescription, the humidifier is filled with distilled water, and the settings are confirmed before the technician leaves.
Before delivery
A sleep study or blood gas assessment and clinician-set pressures are required before delivery. Machines are not supplied on guessed settings. Confirm mains supply and, for dependent patients, that an inverter can carry the unit overnight.
Ongoing care and servicing
Mask cushions are replaced roughly every three months and filters monthly. Compliance data is available on the device for the treating clinician. We re-fit the mask free within the first two weeks, which is when most fit problems surface.
When not to use it
- Untreated pneumothorax
- Positive airway pressure can enlarge a pneumothorax. Non-invasive ventilation is contraindicated until it is treated.
- Impaired consciousness or inability to protect the airway
- A patient who cannot remove the mask or clear secretions is at risk of aspiration; these patients need supervised or invasive ventilation instead.
- Recent facial, upper airway or oesophageal surgery
- Mask pressure and insufflation can disrupt healing at the surgical site.
- Active vomiting or significant haemoptysis
- Positive pressure with a sealed mask substantially raises aspiration risk.
Possible side effects
- Mask leak and pressure sores on the nasal bridge
- The commonest problem in home therapy. Usually a sizing or style mismatch rather than user error — which is why we re-fit rather than tell people to tighten the straps.
- Aerophagia and abdominal distension
- Swallowed air causes bloating and discomfort, often improved by adjusting the expiratory pressure.
- Dryness, congestion and eye irritation
- From leak past the mask seal and inadequate humidification. Use distilled water and check the seal.
Serious risks
Life-threatening, permanently damaging, or requiring hospitalisation.
- Aspiration of gastric contents
- In a drowsy or vomiting patient a sealed mask can drive gastric contents into the lungs.
- Tension pneumothorax
- Positive pressure applied over an undiagnosed pneumothorax can become rapidly life-threatening.
Regulatory status
Classified Class C (moderate–high risk) under India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. CDSCO does not license rental or resale providers and Encone Care claims no CDSCO approval.
Relevant specialties
- Pulmonary medicine
- Respiratory therapy
- Cardiology
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CPAP and Auto CPAP?
Fixed CPAP holds one pressure all night, set high enough for the worst moment. Auto CPAP adjusts breath by breath within a prescribed range, so it runs lower most of the night. Many patients find auto more comfortable, which matters because comfort determines whether the therapy is used.
Is Auto CPAP better than fixed CPAP?
Not clinically better, but often better tolerated — and an average machine used every night beats a perfect one in a cupboard. It also suits patients whose requirement varies with position, weight or congestion.
Where we supply this
Outside Delhi? We are expanding across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh — call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can reach you.
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BiPAP Machine
Bi-level positive airway pressure machine with heated humidifier, supplied with an in-person mask fitting and clinician-set pressures.
Available on rent or to buy
BiPAP System (S/T & AVAPS)
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