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7. Glossary
Apnea
A condition marked by the cessation of spontaneous breathing.
AutoCPAP
Adjust CPAP pressure automatically to improve patient comfort based on monitoring of sleep
events, such as apnea, hypopnea etc.
Auto Off
When this feature is enabled, the device automatically discontinues therapy whenever the
mask is removed.
Auto On
With this feature, the device automatically initiates therapy when you breathe into the mask.
This feature is always enabled.
SmartC
In CPAP mode, if SmartC is set to on, the device can adjust Treat P based on the patient's
respiratory event during a certain time.
SmartA
In AutoCPAP mode, if SmartA is set to on, the device can adjust Initial P and Min APAP based
on the patient's respiratory event during a certain time.
SmartB
In AutoS mode, if SmartB is set to on, the device can adjust Initial P and Min APAP based on
the patient's respiratory event during a certain time.
ASV
In S/T mode, ASV function can be set to ASV, ASV Auto and Off. If this function is set to be
ASV, the device will predict the minute ventilation based on the real-time collected air flow
data, and adjust the IPAP according to the minute ventilation volume.
ASV Auto
In S/T mode, ASV function can be set to ASV, ASV Auto and Off. If this function is set to be
ASV Auto, while implementing ASV function, the respiratory events will be assessed and the
EPAP will be adjusted based on the respiratory events.
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
EPAP
Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure.
IPAP
Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure.