Instructions for Use | Therapy Modes and Controls
Spontaneous Modes 21
Spontaneous Modes
CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
DESCRIPTION:
In CPAP mode, the pressure delivered to the patient during both inhalation and exhalation is the CPAP pressure setting. All breaths in this mode are
spontaneous breaths. The ventilator monitors inspiratory and expiratory tidal volume.
SETTINGS:
Continuous positive airway pressure range
Auto-Trak
• Sensitive Auto-Trak (passive circuits only)
•
Flow Trigger (Passive, Active PAP, Active Flow, or Dual Limb circuits)
Sensitivity
This control is available when the trigger type is Flow Trigger. The flow trigger initiates when the
patient’s inspiratory effort creates a flow equal to or greater than the flow trigger sensitivity
Sensitivity
This control is available when the trigger type is Flow Trigger.
As flow begins to decrease during inspiration, if the patient flow is less than the flow cycle set
point, the device cycles to expiration.
SETTABLE ALARMS:
• Circuit disconnected
• High tidal volume
• Low tidal volume
• High minute ventilation
• Low minute ventilation
• High respiratory rate
• Low respiratory rate
ILLUSTRATION