User manual

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User Manual
Ch a p T e r 3: in T r o d u C T i o n
This chapter contains the following information:
• Denitionsforcommontermsusedthroughoutthismanual
• Anoverviewofthedevice
• Anexplanationofthesymbolsusedonthedeviceand
throughout this manual
• Contactinformation
3.1 de f i ni T i o n s
The following terms appear throughout this manual:
Apnea A condition marked by the cessation of
spontaneous breathing.
BPM Breaths Per Minute
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
EPAP Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure
FLEX A therapy feature that provides pressure relief
during exhalation to improve patient comfort.
High Priority Alarm Alarm signal indicating a condition that
requires immediate attention.
IPAP Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
LED Light Emitting Diode
Low Priority Alarm Alarm signal indicating an informational
message.
Medium Priority Alarm Alarm signal indicating a condition that
requires operator awareness.
Operate State The state of the device when the unit and the
airowarebothon.
Standby State The state of the device when the unit is on,
buttheairowisoff.
OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ramp A feature that may increase patient comfort when
therapy is started. The ramp feature reduces the
pressure and then gradually increases (ramps)
the pressure to the prescription setting, so you
can fall asleep more comfortably.