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Re: CPAP Basics - 15 - Machine Expiratory Comfort Options
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 4:26 pm
by tetragon
But what about SmartFlex? That's the new-to-me one that I may be playing around with in a few weeks if I do buy a third machine for altitude reasons.
Re: CPAP Basics - 15 - Machine Expiratory Comfort Options
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 6:16 pm
by mollete
tetragon wrote:But what about SmartFlex? That's the new-to-me one that I may be playing around with in a few weeks if I do buy a third machine for altitude reasons.
We'll add it to the list!
SmartFlex
Re: CPAP Basics - 15 - Machine Expiratory Comfort Options
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 2:52 am
by mollete
mollete wrote:I was thinking we should call the incidental PS seen in these Expiratory Comfort Measures "IPS".
OTOH, since A-Flex and SmartFlex purposefully address the inspiratory component of the waveform, perhaps Junior Pressure Support (JPS) would be a more appropriate TLA.
In SmartFlex, the pressure drop during exhalation is seen:
And the JPS during inspiration:
Although technically, I believe SmartFlex Rounding settings 3, 4 and 5 would be more of a Proportional Assist Ventilation type of support as opposed to JPS per se.