Another S9 ASV question (restoring ramp)

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JeffH
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Another S9 ASV question (restoring ramp)

Post by JeffH » Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:18 pm

In reading my manual I noticed that I should have a ramp choice on my "home" screen. I don't, only humidity choices. How do I turn ramp on? I could use it with my settings.

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Re: Another S9 ASV question (restoring ramp)

Post by JeffH » Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:15 pm

Found my own answer. In ASV mode ramp is disabled.

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Re: Another S9 ASV question (restoring ramp)

Post by JohnBFisher » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:02 pm

Yup. Since the ASV unit utilizes higher pressure to help ventilate you when you have a central apnea, the machine can not have ramp enabled in ASV mode. They are mutually exclusive features.

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Re: Another S9 ASV question (restoring ramp)

Post by moresleep » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:11 pm

Even on machines and in modes that allow Ramp, I do not think it is a worthwhile feature. Without ramp, the person notices immediately if the mask needs readjustment to prevent leaks; with Ramp, the person may be alseep before the machine ramps up to the operating pressure and the leaks begin...