Table 2 Comparison of three available types of devices in CPAP mode
Our CPAP + device | NIV in hospitals (ICU−NIV) | NIV in hospitals + home care | |
|---|---|---|---|
Full set price in EUR | 800 | 10,000–13,000 | 3000–7000 |
Oxygen supply from the central gas system without a flow meter | + | + | − |
Oxygen supply from the central gas system with a flow meter, up to 15 l/min | + | + | + |
Oxygen supply from low-pressure oxygen concentrators | + | − | + |
Maximal achievable FiO2 | 70%—95% | 100% | Depending on PEEP |
Oxygen concentration is displayed on a screen | + | + | − |
Ability to control and regulate oxygen concentration independently from the applied pressure | + | + | − |
Necessary technical and electrical safety checks | Once a year | Once a year | Not required |