Glossary - Respironics BiPAP Plus User Manual

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The following terms and acronyms appear throughout this manual:
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Active State
Auto-Off
Auto-On
BPM
Bi-Flex
Compliance Check
Value
EPAP
IPAP
LPM
OSA
Patient Data Menu
Patient Setup Menu
Ramp
Safe State
Standby State
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The state of the device when power is applied, the airflow is on, and
the device is providing therapy.
When this feature is enabled, the device automatically discontinues
therapy whenever the mask is removed.
With this feature, the device automatically initiates therapy when you
begin breathing on the device. This feature is always enabled.
Breaths Per Minute
A therapy feature that establishes a level of pressure relief taking place
at the end of inhalation and at the start of exhalation.
A unique data integrity value that verifies the accuracy of patient-
reported therapy data. The Check Value is based on therapy hours,
hours of patient use, and sessions > 4.
Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Liters Per Minute
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The display mode in which you can view certain stored information,
such as therapy usage hours.
The display mode in which you can change patient-adjustable device
settings, such as the ramp starting pressure.
A feature that may increase patient comfort when therapy is started.
The ramp feature reduces pressure and then gradually increases
the pressure to the prescription setting so you can fall asleep more
comfortably.
The state in which the device does not provide therapy. The device
enters this state if an error is detected.
The state of the device when power is applied but the airflow is
turned off.
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