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8. Attach your mask. It is very important that the mask is
air tight against your face to allow the Bipap
®
A30/40 to
deliver your prescribed pressure. Fit your mask as
previously instructed and do not apply any moisturiser or
face creams. Please refer to your mask user instructions
for further information.
Starting treatment
Once you are comfortable, press the button under the
word ‘
Therapy
’ to start treatment. Air will be delivered
from the Bipap
®
A30/40 unit at your maximum pressure.
You can then activate the ‘Ramp’ setting (if applicable),
which is explained below.
What is ‘Ramp’ time?
If enabled, the ramp feature increases the pressure to
your prescribed setting over a period of between five
and 20 minutes. This helps make the beginning of your
treatment more tolerable and enables you to fall asleep
more easily. The ramp time period will be set by your
clinician.
To activate the Ramp, press the
button under the word ‘Ramp’
when the A30/40 is running. A
triangle
will appear in the
bottom right of the window to
confirm that the ramp is active.
Stopping treatment
To stop your treatment at any time, press the
button. This displays a pop-up screen that
allows you to either turn off the device or put it in
standby mode.
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This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your Bipap®
A30/40 ventilator and System One humidifier. For full
details, please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction
manuals inside your ventilator bag.
What is bi-level ventilation?
Bi-level ventilation is used to mechanically assist
breathing. It is called bi-level because it delivers two
levels of air pressure into the lungs; a higher pressure
during the ‘breathing in’ phase, and a lower pressure
during the ‘breathing out’ phase. The air is delivered
through a tube or ‘patient circuit’ which is connected to a
close fitting mask.
What’s included in your bag?
In your bag you will find:
•
Bipap® A30/40 ventilator
•
System One humidifier
•
mains
cable
•
air
tubing
•
mask
•
inlet
filters
•
manufacturer’s instruction manuals.
Bipap
®
A30/40 and System One
humidifier setup
First, find a safe area by the side of your bed to place
the A30/40 unit. The A30/40 should be slightly lower
than your body position when you’re lying in bed. This
reduces the risk of the unit falling or being pulled onto
you.
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