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OSA patient needs to have Bariatric surg

2017-11-27 08:25:50
I obese patient of 150kg having problems in walking, joint pain, depression, breathing and treated with acute OSA. Treatment under IPAP, CPAP failed. Finally when treated under BIPAP S/T machine with humidifier and pressure 23/15(IPAP VS EPAP), and I slept normal. I have asked to buy a BIPAP machine. Need your suggestion which one to buy. Few options below: 1)RESPRO BIPAP machine with German motor made in Taiwan-cost Rs47000 2)PHILLIPS Machine(USA) -Cost Rs 80000 3)RESMED (Australia) Rs 1 lac
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Phillips or reamed both are good.

Answered2017-11-27 12:22:33

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