User manual

BiPAP S/T user manual

Patient Precautions

Immediately report any unusual chest discomfort, •

shortness of breath, or severe headache.

If skin irritation or breakdown develops from the use of •

the mask, refer to the mask instructions for appropriate

action.

The following are potential side eects of noninvasive •

positive pressure therapy:

Ear discomfort –

Conjunctivitis –

Skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces –

Gastric distention (aerophagia) –

System Overview

The BiPAP S/T device is intended to augment patient breathing by

supplying pressurized air through a patient circuit. It senses the

patient’s breathing eort by monitoring airow in the patient circuit

and adjusts its output to assist in inhalation and exhalation. This

therapy is known as Bi-level ventilation. Bi-level ventilation provides a

higher pressure, known as IPAP (Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure),

when you inhale, and a lower pressure, known as EPAP (Expiratory

Positive Airway Pressure), when you exhale. The higher pressure

makes it easier for you to inhale, and the lower pressure makes it

easier for you to exhale. The device can also provide a single pressure

level, known as CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

When prescribed, the device can also provide features to help make

your therapy more comfortable. The ramp function allows you

to lower the pressure when trying to fall asleep. The air pressure

will gradually increase until the prescription pressure is reached.

Additionally, the Flex comfort feature provides increased pressure

relief during the expiratory phase of breathing.

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