2 | Provider guide
DreamStation BiPAP autoSV
Provider settings
The following sections will describe the options available from the Provider screens.
Therapy settings
Choosing this screen will take you to a sub-menu where you can adjust the device therapy
modes and pressure settings. These settings are described here.
Note
Not all settings shown here will display on the device. The display will vary based on therapy device model
and device settings.
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Description
Opti-Start
Opti-Start
This feature starts a therapy session at a starting pressure that is closer to
the previous session’s 90% pressure, in order to reduce the likelihood of
any residual events at the beginning of a therapy session. You can enable or
disable this feature.
Max Pressure
This screen displays the current maximum pressure setting. You can adjust
the setting from 4 to 30 cmH
2
O in 0.5 increments.
EPAP Min
This screen allows you to modify the Minimum EPAP setting. This setting
will be the minimum level of pressure applied during the expiratory breath
phase. You may adjust the setting from 4 cmH
2
O up to the lesser value of
either maximum pressure or 20 cmH
2
O.
EPAP Max
This screen allows you to modify the Maximum EPAP setting. This setting
will be the maximum level of pressure applied during the expiratory breath
phase. You may adjust the setting from the minimum EPAP setting up to the
lesser value of either maximum pressure or 20 cmH
2
O.
PS Min
This screen allows you to modify the Minimum Pressure Support setting.
This setting is the minimum difference that is permitted between IPAP and
EPAP. You may adjust the setting from 0 cmH
2
O to the difference between
the maximum pressure setting minus the maximum EPAP setting.
PS Max
This screen allows you to modify the Maximum Pressure Support setting.
This setting is the maximum difference that is permitted between IPAP
and EPAP. You may adjust the setting from the minimum pressure support
setting to thedifference between the maximum pressure setting minus the
minimum EPAP setting.
BPM
BPM
This screen allows you to modify the Breaths Per Minute setting. The
Breaths Per Minute setting is a back-up breath rate where there is a
machine-triggered breath to the patient within the defined timeframe per
breath. You can choose between Off, Auto, or 4 through 30. This setting
only displays if PS max is greater than zero.
T
i
Ti
This screen allows you to modify the Inspiratory Time setting. You may
adjust the setting from 0.5 to 3.0 seconds in 0.1 increments. This setting only
displays if PS max is greater than zero and BPM is not set to Off or Auto.
