Respironics BiPAP AVAPS, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Package Contents ................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Cautions .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Contraindications.................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Introduction to the Device .............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 What is Bi-level Ventilation? .................................................................................................. 6
3.3 What is the BiPAP AVAPS Device? ........................................................................................... 7
3.4 Symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 How to Contact Respironics .................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 4: Device Controls and Display Features ............................................................................. 9
4.1 Pressure On/Off Button .......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Control Buttons .......................................................................................................... 10
4.2.2 Alarm and Power Indicators ....................................................................................... 11
4.2.3 Display Screen ............................................................................................................... 11
4.2.4 Breathing Circuit Connection................................................................................... 13
4.2.5 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 5: Setting up the Device ....................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Installing the Air Filters ...................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Where to Place the Device ................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Connecting the Breathing Circuit ..................................................................................... 16
5.4 Complete Setup ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Plugging the Device In .......................................................................................................... 18
5.5.1 Using AC Power ............................................................................................................ 18
5.5.2 Using DC Power ............................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 6: Operating the Device ....................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Starting the Device ................................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Changing the Device Settings .............................................................................................. 22
6.2.1 Changing the Humidifier Setting .............................................................................. 22
6.2.2 Navigating the User Display Screens ......................................................................... 23
6.2.2.1 Changing the Flex Setting ................................................................................ 24
6.2.2.2 Changing the Rise Time Setting ........................................................................ 24
6.2.2.3 Changing the Ramp Starting Pressure.............................................................. 25
6.2.2.4 Changing the LED Backlight Setting .............................................................. 25
6.3 Monitoring Measured Parameters ....................................................................................... 26