In this video, we will compare India's top-selling Bi-level machines in the affordable range. BMC Y30T, Oxymed Airsmart Auto, and Oxymed Airsmart ST Quality-wise, all three machines are good. But the major difference lies in their modes and services. Hi everyone, I am Pranav Kaistha A biomedical engineer and the founder of oxygentimes.com In this video, we will understand which machine is best suited among the three for conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, restrictive lu
ng disease, and conditions such as COPD For better understanding, let's first discuss the common features of all three machines before exploring their differences. First - Pressure Range In all three - BMC Y30T, Oxymed Airsmart Auto, or Oxymed Airsmart ST, the pressure range is up to 30 cmH2O. It means that these three machines are suitable for patients with high-pressure requirements as well. Second - Detachable Humidifier All three machines come with a heated humidifier, and that too is detac
hable. So, if you are a frequent traveler and you want to travel light, then you can leave the 1kg humidifier at home while traveling. Third - Auto On-Off. With this feature, the machine will turn on as soon as the mask is applied and turn off when removed. It is a quite useful feature for patients who wake up during the night for bathroom breaks. Fourth - Ramp Time. With this, the machine will start at a lower pressure, and the pressure will gradually increase, ensuring that the patient does no
t face difficulty while sleeping. Fifth, these machines are quite silent, with sound levels close to 30 dB, which is quite good. Sixth, and most importantly, these three are the most popular machines in the affordable range. And you can purchase them from oxygentimes.com Guaranteed, you will get a better price on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. The link is in the description. Now let's talk about the differences. BMC's turbine is made in China, while that of Oxymed Airsmart is made in German
y. Talking about the companies, BMC is headquartered in China, while Oxymed Airsmart has its headquarters in Bangalore, India. Both companies are quite reputed in the respiratory industry. But when it comes to the service network, Oxymed is in a different league altogether. Because you get home service almost everywhere in India. Oxymed has a very amazing service network, which covers even the smallest cities of India very well. On the other hand, when it comes to BMC, currently there is no cent
ralized service network. And there are one or two major distributors who are directly importing from China and providing service in their respective areas. So, if you purchase from one distributor, you can go to another location. So, mostly, the second distributor will advise you to go back to the one from whom you made the purchase for service since they cannot provide service. Moving forward to the modes, you will find the manual mode in all three machines. In this, if your doctor has prescrib
ed just two pressure settings without any specific mode, IPAP and EPAP, So it can be operated through the manual mode. After that comes the Bi-level Auto mode. This mode is quite favored by patients with obstructive sleep apnea. In this, the machine sets up IPAP and EPAP based on your requirements, and it works quite well. We often have patients who have discontinued using the Auto CPAP after just one or two weeks. Because they did not find the therapy comfortable. They say that if such high pre
ssure is constantly occurring, how can they exhale? In such cases, doctors often recommend using the Bi-level Auto mode. This is one of the best modes for obstructive sleep apnea patients. And you will find this only in the Oxymed AirSmart Auto amongst the three. Next comes the ST Mode. If you have central or mixed sleep apnea Your doctor may have prescribed a machine with ST Mode for you. In this, if by chance you miss a breath, the machine automatically provides a backup breath rate. This mode
is available in AirSmart ST and BMC Y30T. And lastly, the most advanced mode called VAPS. In this, most doctors will either specify the VAPS mode in your prescription or mention the tidal volume value. If we talk about the patient's condition This mode is used in conditions such as COPD, Neuromuscular Disorders, Post-Operative Support, or Restrictive Lungs. This is a quite advanced mode, and a lot of hospitals and nursing homes look for this mode when choosing a Bi-level device. Out of these th
ree, this mode is available only in Oxymed AirSmart ST. Additionally, the CPAP mode is available in all three machines in case you want to operate it as a CPAP. But if you are looking for a Bi-level device that also has an Auto CPAP mode, you will find that only in AirSmart Auto among the three And that too with Advanced flowSens algorithm. We already have created a separate video for the algorithm, and I will put the link in the description for you to check out. Let's move towards the verdict.
And which machine will be better for you in which condition If you have obstructive sleep apnea, in my opinion, the best choice would be Oxymed AirSmart Auto Because you get almost all modes specifically targeted for OSA patients in this machine In AirSmart Auto, there are both manual and automatic modes for both CPAP and Bi-level. Moving on, if you have conditions like Central Sleep Apnea, COPD, Neuromuscular Diseases, and if you need Post-Operative Support Then Oxymed AirSmart ST would be a mu
ch better choice compared to BMC Y30T. With treatment options like tidal volume control and VAPS mode. Features aside, especially considering the service, in my opinion, spending a little extra on Oxymed is totally worth the price difference. For now, you can skip BMC Y30T. However, if you are someone who really wants a BMC device only Then instead of BMC G2 Y30T, it's better to go for BMC G3 B30VT Which competes directly with the features of Oxymed AirSmart ST but costs 45,000 rupees. And if yo
u want to buy any of these machines, you can visit oxygentimes.com. Guaranteed, you will get a better price with doorstep delivery and onsite demo from platforms like Amazon and Flipkart Hope this was helpful Thanks for watching!
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