Coronavirus has sparked a new conversation about the difference between ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines.

CPAP machines typically start around $500, while biPAP machines can be had for about $1,200. Ventilators, however, range in price from $20,000-$50,000.

We can avoid a ventilator shortage by jailbreaking CPAP machines. It would only take a software fix to rehab the medical devices, security experts say.

A CPAP machine helps people with trouble breathing and is commonly used to treat sleep apnea. CPAP machines can't directly replace ventilators, as they have key differences in how they work.

The recall stems from Philips’ finding that the magnets embedded in some of its CPAP and BiPAP masks may interact with certain implanted medical devices in both the wearers of the masks and ...

Several Philips ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines were recalled in June 2021. The company is currently working to repair and replace the affected devices.

Several Philips ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines were recalled in June 2021. The company is currently working to repair and replace the affected devices.

Several Philips ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines were recalled in June 2021. The company is currently working to repair and replace the affected devices.