Delta setting

KristineL · Post by **KristineL** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:44 pm

Hello- I was curious if ‘Delta’ setting on a prescription means Pressure Support? Thanks!

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:09 pm

KristineL wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:44 pm
Hello- I was curious if ‘Delta’ setting on a prescription means Pressure Support? Thanks!

welcome to the zoo!

while we wait for the smart folk to show up, here's a glossary of terms-

https://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/blog/post ... efinitions

seems like a stage of sleep.

robysue1 · Post by **robysue1** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:23 pm

KristineL wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:44 pm
Hello- I was curious if ‘Delta’ setting on a prescription means Pressure Support? Thanks!

Can you write the whole script down for us?

Or even better, scan it and block out the personal identifying information and post the image?

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:37 pm

KristineL wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:44 pm
Hello- I was curious if ‘Delta’ setting on a prescription means Pressure Support? Thanks!

"delta" is not a commonly used term in the sleep apnea/respiratory treatment arena.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:05 pm

Non-standard terminology . . .
An attempt to prevent the patient from comparing notes?
[Laughing my round green ass off]

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:36 pm

In mathematics, "Delta" stands for the difference between two numbers.

Presssure support is the difference between inhale and exhale.

KristineL wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:44 pm
Hello- I was curious if ‘Delta’ setting on a prescription means Pressure Support? Thanks!

I think you're right.

KristineL · Post by **KristineL** » Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:34 am

Good morning!

It won’t let me add a picture. It’s says file is too big. But here are the settings on the prescription:

Max IPAP: 14
Min EPAP: 10
Max Delta: 4

Thank you everyone!

robysue1 · Post by **robysue1** » Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:00 am

KristineL wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:34 am
Good morning!

It won’t let me add a picture. It’s says file is too big. But here are the settings on the prescription:

Max IPAP: 14
Min EPAP: 10
Max Delta: 4

Thank you everyone!

In that description, it sure looks like Delta means PS.

What kind of a machine are you using? Or are you still waiting to get the machine?

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Thu Sep 22, 2022 4:00 pm

KristineL wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:34 am

It won’t let me add a picture. It’s says file is too big. But here are the settings on the prescription:

as an aside, forum has difficulties with hosting images. would recommend you use a free imaging hosting website like imgur.com then link to the pics here.

raisedfist · Post by **raisedfist** » Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:54 am

Yes, delta is a term used in the respiratory world...not very common unless a sleep physician who is board certified in pulmonology, or a respiratory therapist.

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