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11.5 Control aCCuraCy
Parameter Range Accuracy
IPAP 4 to 30 cm H
2
O* ± 5 cm H
2
O**
EPAP 4 to 25 cm H
2
O* ± 5 cm H
2
O**
CPAP 4 to 20 cm H
2
O ± 5 cm H
2
O**
Breath Rate 0 to 30 BPM Greater of ± 1 BPM or
± 10% of the setting (when measured over a 4 minute
period)
Timed Inspiration 0.5 to 3.0 seconds ± (0.1 + 10% of the setting) seconds
Ramp Duration 0 to 45 minutes ± 10% of the setting
Rise Time 1 to 6 *** ± 25%****
* Limited to 25 cm H
2
O when using the Bi-Flex feature in S mode.
** Dynamic pressure accuracy is ± 5 cm H
2
O measured at the patient end of the circuit with a Whisper Swivel II
and varying flow conditions. Static pressure accuracy is ± 2 cm H
2
O measured at the patient end of the circuit
with a Whisper Swivel II and no patient flow.
*** e range of values correspond to tenths of seconds (e.g., a setting of 4 indicates a Rise Time of 0.4 seconds).
**** Measured at the patient end of circuit with a Whisper Swivel II exhalation device and no patient flow.
11.6 measured Parameter aCCuraCy
Parameter Accuracy
Respiratory Rate Greater of ±1 BPM or ±10% of reading when measured over a four
minute period
Exhaled Tidal Volume ± (25 + 0.15 of reading) ml
Exhaled Minute Ventilation ± (1 + 0.15 of reading) L/min
Leak Rate ± (5 + 0.15 of reading) L/min
11.7 disPosal
Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations.
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