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Features
Functionality
Power Requirement
Installation & Mobility
Cost
Common Use / Conditions
BiPAP
CPAP
Two levels (IPAP & EPAP)
Single constant pressure
Assists inhalation & exhalation
Supports inhalation only
Sleep apnea, COPD, hypoventilation
Sleep apnea
Can deliver supplemental oxygen
Can deliver supplemental oxygen
S, T, ST, Auto
CPAP only
Compact, portable
Compact, portable
Available in some models
Limited in portable units
Home, hospital, travel
Home, travel
Recliner Bed
BiPaP
ICU Bed
Ventilator
Recline feature added over a regular bed using remote control;
Two levels (IPAP & EPAP)
Fully motorized with multiple functions: head, leg, height, trendelenburg, CPR, etc.
Multiple modes (pressure & volume control)
Requires electricity; plug-and-play setup on existing bed
Assists inhalation & exhalation
Requires constant power; backup battery often available for emergencies
Fully or partially assists breathing
Lightweight and portable; ideal for small rooms or shared spaces
Sleep apnea, COPD, hypoventilation
Heavy-duty build with side rails, wheels, brakes, and often IV and monitor stands
Critical respiratory failure, ICU, home use
Budget-friendly option for those with limited space and no need for hospital bed
Can deliver supplemental oxygen
Most expensive due to features; designed for critical care
Direct oxygen blending & delivery
Patients with minor respiratory issues or post-op needing elevation in limited spaces
S, T, ST, Auto
ICU patients, ventilator users, stroke/paralysis, trauma, tracheostomy, and full-time care needs
Multiple invasive & noninvasive modes
Patients with minor respiratory issues or post-op needing elevation in limited spaces
Compact, portable
ICU patients, ventilator users, stroke/paralysis, trauma, tracheostomy, and full-time care needs
Portable (some models) or large ICU units
Patients with minor respiratory issues or post-op needing elevation in limited spaces
Available in some models
ICU patients, ventilator users, stroke/paralysis, trauma, tracheostomy, and full-time care needs
Often built-in or external options
Patients with minor respiratory issues or post-op needing elevation in limited spaces
Home, hospital, travel
ICU patients, ventilator users, stroke/paralysis, trauma, tracheostomy, and full-time care needs
ICU, hospital, long-term home care
