Philips Respironics V60, User Manual

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Operation
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Table of modes and
control settings
Table 6-3: Modes and control settings with ranges
Setting Description Range
Modes
Modes Ventilation mode AVAPS, CPAP,
S/T, PCV
Optional: PPV
Control settings
C-Flex Enhances traditional CPAP by reducing the
pressure at the beginning of exhalation––a
time when patients may be uncomfortable
with CPAP––and returning it to the set CPAP
pressure before the end of exhalation. The
amount of pressure relief is determined by
the C-Flex setting and the expiratory flow.
The higher the setting number (1, 2 or 3)
and the greater the expiratory flow, the
greater the pressure relief (during the active
part of exhalation only).
Applies in CPAP mode only.
OFF, 1 to 3
CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure. The baseline pressure applied during the expiratory
phase.
Applies in CPAP mode only.
4 to 25 cmH
2
O
E-Cycle (option-
al) Expiratory Cycle Sensitivity. Auto-Trak+ employs several algorithms to determine the point
at which the ventilator cycles into exhalation. This setting adjusts all algorithms simulta-
neously. At the lowest setting (-2), inspiration terminates later, resulting in the longest in-
spiratory time. At the highest setting (+6), inspiration terminates earlier, resulting in the
shortest inspiratory time. Normal is the Auto-Trak setting used when Auto-Trak+ is not en-
abled.
Applies only when the optional Auto-Trak+ feature is installed.
-2, -1, Normal,
+1 to +6
EPAP Expiratory positive airway pressure. The ap-
plication and maintenance of pressure
above atmospheric at the airway throughout
the expiratory phase of positive-pressure
mechanical ventilation. 4 to 25 cmH
2
O
IPAP Inspiratory positive airway pressure. The ap-
plication and maintenance of pressure
above atmospheric at the airway throughout
the inspiration phase of positive-pressure
mechanical ventilation. 4 to 40 cmH
2
O
Pressure relief
Must be less than
or equal to IPAP EPAP IPAP
Must be greater
than or equal to
EPAP EPAP IPAP