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The following terms and acronyms appear throughout this manual:
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Active State
The state of the device when power is applied, the airflow is on, and the
device is capable of providing therapy.
Altitude
Allows the user to modify the altitude setting. Can be set to 1, 2, or 3 cor-
responding to low, medium, and high altitudes, respectively.
Apnea
A condition marked by the cessation of spontaneous breathing.
BPM
Breaths Per Minute
Compliance
Check Value
Represents a code used by the provider to determine the accuracy of
reported therapy data.
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Hours of
Patient Use
The total amount of time that the blower has been on .
LPM
Liters Per Minute
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patient Data
Mode
The display mode in which the patient can view certain stored information,
such as session count.
Patient Setup
Mode
The display mode in which the patient can change patient-adjustable
device settings such as the ramp starting pressure.
Ramp
A feature that may increase patient comfort when therapy is started. The
ramp feature reduces pressure and then gradually increases the pressure to
the prescription setting so patients can fall asleep more comfortably.
Safe State
The state in which the device does not provide therapy. The device enters
this state if a fault is detected.
Standby State
The state of the device when power is applied but the airflow is turned off.
Therapy Hours
The total amount of time that the blower is on and patient breathing is
detected.
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