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NOTE: With the exception of the button, the control pad is inactive during these first three
screens. Each of these screens appears for approximately 1-3 seconds.
d. e next screen that appears is the Standby screen, shown in Figure 6–4. is indicates that the
device is in the Standby state (the blower is off).
HOURS
PATIENT
HEAT
APNEA
LIGHT
CARD
Figure 6–4 Standby Screen
2. Press the button to put the device into the Operate state (and turn on the airflow). e
Monitoring screen, shown in Figure 6–5, appears.
PATIENT
HEAT
RAMP
APNEA
CARD
cm
H
2
O
BPM
IPAP
IPAP
EPAP
T
i
Max
Min
LIGHT
Figure 6–5 Monitoring Screen
Both the Monitoring and the Standby screens display PATIENT, APNEA, LIGHT, and HEAT if
these features are enabled. Additionally, CARD displays if a SmartCard is inserted.
e Monitoring screen displays RAMP, if ramp is enabled and the RAMP button has been pressed. If
fixed timed backup rate is prescribed, BPM and T
i
will be displayed if the health care professional set
the breath rate between 4-30 BPM.
3. Put on your mask assembly when the air starts to flow.
4. Make sure that no air is leaking from your mask into your eyes. If it is, adjust the mask and headgear
until the air leak stops. See the instructions that came with your mask for more information.
NOTE: A small amount of mask leak is normal and acceptable. Correct large mask leaks or eye
irritation from an air leak as soon as possible.
5. If you are using the device while sleeping, try placing the tubing from the device over your headboard.
is may reduce tension on the mask.
6. Relax. Take normal, relaxed breaths through your nose.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with your mask, see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, for some suggestions.