Glossary - ResMed VPAP VPAP Adapt SV System User Manual

Glossary

Alarms
When more than one alarm is activated at the one time, the highest priority
alarm will be displayed.
Backlight
The backlight turns off if no button has been pressed for two minutes. It can
also be kept permanently on by selecting Auto in the Backlight screen of the
Options menu.
bpm
breaths per minute
L/min
liters per minute
Mean
The average value of the monitored parameter.
Minute ventilation
A measure of the respiratory rate x tidal volume.
Proximal cuff
A connector between the air tubing and the mask. The pressure sensor
tubing attaches to the proximal cuff so that pressure at the mask can be
detected and monitored.
SmartStart
A feature that starts the VPAP Adapt SV automatically when you breathe into
the mask.
SmartStop
A feature that stops the VPAP Adapt SV automatically when you remove the
mask. You can turn SmartStop on or off in the Settings menu.
Tidal volume
The volume of air, in liters, breathed in or out in one breath.
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