Tubing and mask — confirm inclusion against packaging. Prescription required.
A bilevel device delivers two pressures — a higher one when you breathe in (IPAP) and a lower one when you breathe out (EPAP). That difference makes exhaling much easier than breathing out against a single fixed CPAP pressure, a common reason people find bilevel more comfortable.
The "VAuto" means it auto-adjusts: rather than fixed pressures, it responds to your breathing through the night, raising and lowering support as needed while maintaining the comfortable inhale/exhale difference. It's often prescribed for people who have obstructive sleep apnea but don't tolerate CPAP well — for example those who need higher pressures, or who find exhaling against CPAP difficult.
The AirCurve 11 VAuto brings this to ResMed's newer Air11 platform — the generation that also includes the AirSense 11 CPAP — with its updated interface and the HumidAir 11 humidifier. Among the AirCurve 11 range, the VAuto is the comfort-focused, auto-adjusting model for obstructive sleep apnea — distinct from the clinical ST, ST-A (iVAPS/NIV), and ASV models. It's a prescription device set up by your physician.
Because it's an Air11-generation device, it uses Air11-specific consumables — HumidAir 11 tub, Air11 filters, ClimateLineAir 11 tubing — which are not interchangeable with Air10 parts.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Auto-adjusting bilevel (BiPAP) device |
| Platform | Air11 (next generation) |
| Therapy | Auto bilevel (VAuto) — auto-adjusting IPAP/EPAP |
| Humidifier | HumidAir 11 (built in) |
| Heated tubing | ClimateLineAir 11 compatible (separate bundle: 39019 (confirm)) |
| Consumables | Air11-specific — not Air10-compatible |
| Intended use | Obstructive sleep apnea (esp. where CPAP isn't well tolerated) |
| Prescription | Required (U.S.) — set up by a physician |
| Related | AirCurve 10 VAuto (previous generation) |
| ResMed reference / SKU | 39018 |
| Brand | ResMed |
All are bilevel, but for different needs:
Your physician prescribes the model that matches your diagnosis. Contact us at (718) 735-3400 if you're unsure which you've been prescribed.
What does "VAuto" mean? It's an auto-adjusting bilevel: two pressures (inhale/exhale) that automatically adapt through the night, rather than staying fixed.
How is it different from CPAP? CPAP delivers one fixed pressure; the VAuto delivers a higher inhale and lower exhale pressure and auto-adjusts them — making exhalation easier, which many find more comfortable.
How is it different from the AirCurve 10 VAuto? Same auto-bilevel therapy on ResMed's newer Air11 platform, with the updated interface and the HumidAir 11 humidifier. It uses Air11-specific consumables.
Will my Air10 tub, filters, or ClimateLineAir fit? No — this is an Air11-generation device and uses Air11-specific consumables, not interchangeable with Air10 parts.
Does it include heated tubing? This version includes the HumidAir 11 humidifier; the ClimateLineAir 11 heated tube is typically a separate bundle. Confirm the exact contents against packaging.
Do I need a prescription? Yes — a prescription is required, and the device is set up by your physician.
Can you help with insurance? We can help with insurance-related purchases through our affiliated service — contact us at (718) 735-3400 and we'll walk you through the options.
How is it delivered? We offer local pickup and delivery in Brooklyn and across NYC, plus USPS shipping throughout the continental U.S. A valid prescription is required before dispensing.
This is a prescription medical device. The AirCurve 11 VAuto is set up by a physician; use it and change settings only as prescribed. Follow the ResMed user guide and your physician's instructions.
Sources: AirCurve 11 VAuto and ASV product guide (PDF) · ResMed HCPCS reference guide (PDF)