Therapy Information; Bilevel Pressures; Vauto Mode; Min Epap, Max Ipap And Pressure Support In Vauto Mode - ResMed AirCurve 10 VAUTO Clinical Manual

Therapy information

The following modes are available on the AirCurve 10 device:
Device
AirCurve 10 VAuto
AirCurve 10 S
AirCurve 10 ST

Bilevel pressures

The AirCurve 10 device assists spontaneous breathing by cycling between two pressures in
response to the patient flow or a preset fixed time.
The inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP, or the sum of EPAP and the pressure support level)
assists inspiration.
The lower expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) facilitates exhalation comfort while providing a
splint to maintain an open upper airway.
The difference of the two pressures—pressure support (PS) level—contributes to patient comfort.

VAuto mode

In VAuto mode, the AutoSet algorithm automatically adjusts pressure in response to flow limitation,
snore and obstructive apneas.

Min EPAP, Max IPAP and pressure support in VAuto mode

Pressure support allows you to set the difference between inspiratory and expiratory pressure and
is fixed throughout the night. Min EPAP and Max IPAP settings allow you to restrict the delivered
pressure ranges in which the AutoSet algorithm can operate.
The EPAP and IPAP will vary across the session according to the patient's needs. It responds to
snoring, apneas and flow limitation of the patient's flow curve.
Min EPAP and Max IPAP can be adjusted to limit the upper and lower delivered pressure limits.
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