Using The Ramp And Bi-Flex Features; Ramp Feature; Bi-Flex Enabled; Bi-Flex Disabled - Respironics BiPAP Plus User Manual

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The device is equipped with an optional ramp feature that your home care provider can enable or
disable. This feature reduces the air pressure when you are trying to fall asleep and then gradually
increases (ramps) the pressure until your prescription setting is reached, allowing you to fall asleep
more comfortably.
If ramp is enabled on your device, after you turn on the airflow, press the
of the device. You can use the Ramp button as often as you wish during the night.
Note:
If the ramp feature is disabled, nothing will happen when you press the
button.
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The Bi-Flex comfort feature allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief that you feel when
you exhale during therapy. Your home care provider can enable or disable this feature.
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When your provider enables Bi-Flex, a Bi-Flex level will already be set for you on the device. If
this is not comfortable for you, you can increase or decrease the setting.
To change the Bi-Flex setting, press the Bi-Flex button. The screen shown in Figure 4–4 appears,
with an arrow above the current Bi-Flex setting.
The setting of 1 provides a small amount of pressure relief, with higher numbers providing
additional relief. To change the pressure relief, press the + or – buttons to increase or decrease the
setting.
Note: You can also view and change the Bi-Flex setting by navigating to the Bi-Flex
Setting screen from the Patient Setup menu (see Section 4.4).
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