G2S BPAP Series User Manual V2.1
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7. Glossary
Apnea
A condition marked by the cessation of spontaneous breathing.
AutoCPAP
Adjust CPAP pressure automatically to improve patient comfort based on monitoring of
apnea and snoring events.
Auto Off
When this feature is enabled, the device automatically discontinues therapy whenever the
mask is removed.
Auto On
When this feature is enabled, the device automatically initiates therapy when you breathe
into the mask.
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
EPAP
Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure.
IPAP
Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure.
iCode
A feature that is intended to give access to compliance and therapy management information.
The “iCode” consists of six separate codes displayed in the Patient Menu, each code is a
sequence of numbers. The “iCode QR” and “iCode QR+” display two-dimensional codes.
LPM
Liters Per Minute.
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Patient Menu
The display mode in which you can change patient-adjustable device settings, such as the
starting pressure for the Ramp feature.
Ramp
A feature that may increase patient comfort when therapy is started. It can reduce pressure
and then gradually increase the pressure to the prescription setting so the patient can fall
asleep more comfortably.
Rise Time
The time it takes for the device to change from EPAP to IPAP. You can adjust this time for
your comfort.
