Hi
My brother-in-law is visiting me this weekend and he did not bring his CPAP machine. After I scolded him, I offered to let him use my back-up machine, which is a Bi-PAP AutoSV. I know how to adjust the settings. To set it up for him as a straight CPAP at a pressure of 14 (his prescribed pressure), do I simply set EPAP, IPAP min & IPAP max all to 14? What about backup rate, etc.? Any other settings on there I need to know about to set this up for his use?
Thanks,
Tony
How to setup my Bi-PAP for straight CPAP?
How to setup my Bi-PAP for straight CPAP?
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| Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: EPAP = 12 / IPAP = 12-20 / Backup rate = AUTO / Central Sleep Apnea - Cheyne-Stokes Respirations diagnosed May 29, 2009; otherwise healthy |
Re: How to setup my Bi-PAP for straight CPAP?
I run mine on straight CPAP. EPAP and IPAP the same. I don't think you can set the IPAP max any less that a 10 pt spread, but I could be remembering wrong. I would leave the backup on auto, he shouldn't need it anyway. That, and the humidifier, should be it.
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1

