Chapter 4: Device Operation; Available Therapies; Starting The Device - Respironics BiPAP Plus User Manual

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This chapter explains the therapies available with the BiPAP Plus M Series device, how to start the
device, and how to change the settings.
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The device delivers the following therapies:
• Bi-level – Provides one level of output pressure during EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway
Pressure) and a second higher level during IPAP (Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure). If
your health care professional prescribed ramp for you, you can press the Ramp button to
reduce the pressure and then gradually increase the pressure to the therapeutic pressure
setting so that you can fall asleep more comfortably.
• Bi-level with Bi-Flex – Bi-level therapy with pressure relief upon exhalation to improve
patient comfort based on patient needs.
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1. Plug the device in to an AC or DC power source. The three primary buttons light up and the
Software Version screen momentarily appears, shown in Figure 4–1.
Note:
Version 1.0 shown in Figure 4–1 is an example. Your device may have a different
software version installed.
2. The next screen to appear is the Standby (or Inactive) screen, shown in Figure 4–2. You can
access the patient settings and data from this screen. See Section 4.3 for instructions on how
to navigate the display screens.
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