Philips BiPAP AVAPS - 18. Set the device to the S;T mode and set the IPAP pressure to ten (10) cm H2 O, the EPAP pressure to five (5) cm H2 O, BPM to 10, and Ti to 2.0.; 19. Verify that the device switches between IPAP and EPAP mode on the display screen and record the results on the test data sheet.; 20. While still in the provider menu, activate the ramp mode.; 21. Once the device has achieved the set IPAP and EPAP pressure, press the ramp button.

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18. Set the device to the S/T mode and set the IPAP pressure to ten (10) cm H
2
O, the EPAP pressure
to five (5) cm H
2
O, BPM to 10, and T
i
to 2.0.
19. Verify that the device switches between IPAP and EPAP mode on the display screen and record
the results on the test data sheet.
20. While still in the provider menu, activate the ramp mode.
21. Once the device has achieved the set IPAP and EPAP pressure, press the ramp button.
22. Enter the device’s Provider Menu and set the output pressure to ten (10) cm H
2
O.
23. Set the Ramp Time to 5 and the Ramp Start to four (4) cm H
2
O.
24. Turn on the device’s air flow then press the ramp button.
25. Observe the display on the manometer until the pressure increases at least one (1) cm H
2
O.
Record the results on the data sheet.
ALARM VERIFICATION
Maintain the testing configuration as used at the end of system verification.
• Patient Disconnect Alarm Test
a. Set the device to S mode.
b. Set the Apnea Alarm setting to 0 (Off).
c. Set the Patient Disconnect Alarm setting to 15 sec.
d. Exit Provider Mode and remove the test orifice.
e. Verify that the Patient Disconnect Alarm occurs in approximately 15 seconds.
f. Press the Alarm Silence button to silence the alarm, and wait for one minute until the alarm
sounds again.
g. Press the UI Knob button to clear the alarm.
h. Replace the test orifice.
i. Simulate a breathing pattern by occluding and opening the outlet port to correct the alarm con-
dition.
j. Set the Patient Disconnect Alarm setting to 0 (Off).
• Apnea Alarm Test
a. Set the Apnea Alarm setting to 10 sec.
b. Simulate breathing by alternately occluding and opening the outlet port.
c. Occlude the outlet port and verify that the Apnea alarm occurs in approximately 10 seconds.
d. Press the UI Knob to clear the alarm.
e. Set the Apnea Alarm setting to 0 (Off).
• Minute Ventilation Alarm Test
a. Simulate six breaths by alternately occluding and opening the outlet port for 2 seconds each.
b. Set the Minute Ventilation Alarm setting to 10.0 LPM.
c. Simulate one or two breaths by occluding and opening the outlet port.
NOTE
The red high priority alarm indicator light flashes when the alarm condition has subsided, or if
the alarm has been silenced. The light will continue to flash until the alarm has been cleared.