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
BiPAP Machine
Bi-level positive airway pressure machine with heated humidifier, supplied with an in-person mask fitting and clinician-set pressures.
- bestseller
- sanitised
- technician installed
On rent
Available
Stocked for rental with delivery, installation and servicing included. Tell us how long you need it and we will quote for that period.
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
BiPAP delivers two pressures — a higher one as the patient breathes in and a lower one as they breathe out. That difference is what makes it tolerable for hours at a time and what makes it work where plain CPAP does not: in COPD, in obesity hypoventilation, in neuromuscular weakness, and in anyone who has to be helped to breathe out as well as in. The machine is the straightforward part. The mask is not: mask leak is the single commonest reason home therapy gets abandoned, so we fit it in person and try the styles rather than assuming a medium.
Indications — when this is used
- COPD with carbon dioxide retention
- Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
- Neuromuscular weakness affecting the respiratory muscles
- Complex or central sleep apnoea where CPAP has failed
Who it is for
- Patients prescribed non-invasive ventilation for home use
- Families managing chronic respiratory failure at home
- Sleep clinics and step-down units
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 | 4–25 cm H₂O |
|---|---|
| Modes | S, S/T, T and auto-adjusting, depending on model |
| Humidifier | Heated, integrated; distilled water only |
| Ramp | Adjustable, up to 45 minutes |
| Leak compensation | Automatic |
| Data | On-board compliance and AHI logging for the treating clinician |
| Mask | Fitted in person — nasal, nasal-pillow or full-face |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 270 mm |
| Height | 90 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 1.5 kg with humidifier |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
The mask matters more than the machine
Nearly every abandoned BiPAP is a mask problem, not a machine problem. We re-fit free within the first two weeks, which is when the trouble shows up. Tell us rather than tightening the straps — over-tightening causes the nasal bridge sores it is meant to prevent.
Pressures are prescribed, not chosen
IPAP and EPAP come from a sleep study or a blood gas assessment. We will not supply a machine on guessed settings, because the wrong pressure in a retaining patient is dangerous rather than merely ineffective.
Distilled water only
Tap water scales the humidifier chamber and the mineral residue ends up in the airway. This is the most common maintenance failure we see.
Consumables are ongoing
Mask cushions last around three months and filters around a month. Budget for them — a perished cushion leaks, and a leaking mask is an untreated patient.
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 BiPAP and CPAP?
CPAP holds one constant pressure. BiPAP uses a higher pressure to breathe in and a lower one to breathe out, which makes it tolerable at higher pressures and lets it help patients who struggle to exhale — COPD, obesity hypoventilation, neuromuscular weakness. CPAP is usually first-line for straightforward obstructive sleep apnoea.
Do I need a sleep study before renting a BiPAP machine?
You need clinician-set pressures, which normally come from a sleep study or a blood gas assessment. Encone Care runs home sleep studies if you do not have one yet.
Can I rent a BiPAP machine to try it first?
Yes, and it is a sensible way to start — tolerance varies a lot between patients, and rental lets you find out before buying. Call us for a quote covering the trial period.
How often do the mask and filters need replacing?
Mask cushions roughly every three months, filters roughly monthly. Both are ordinary consumables and both are cheap relative to the cost of therapy failing because of a leak.
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.
These might be of interest
Items usually needed alongside this one — chosen because they solve an adjacent problem, not because they cost more.
BiPAP System (S/T & AVAPS)
Advanced bi-level system with timed backup rate and volume-assured pressure support, for chronic respiratory failure and neuromuscular weakness.
Available to buy
Oxygen Concentrator
5 LPM and 10 LPM continuous-flow oxygen concentrators with humidifier, low-purity alarm and power-failure alarm — supplied only against a prescribed flow rate.
Available on rent or to buy
Patient Monitor
Multi-parameter bedside monitor covering ECG, SpO₂, non-invasive blood pressure, respiration and temperature, with alarm limits configured at installation.
Available on rent or to buy
