SLE SLE5000 - Actions after Connection to Patient in CPAP

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16.3.1 Actions After Connection to Patient in CPAP
Step 4. To adjust the Apnoea detection time and to activate backup breaths in the event
of Apnoea press the Apnoea Setup button on the Mode Panel.
The Apnoea Settings panel should now be
displayed.
Set the Apnoea detection time.
Set the Backup Breaths button to ON
Press the Return button to return to the
mode panel.
Step 5. The High and Low Pressure Alarm thresholds auto track the pressure waveform
by 5 mbar. The alarm thresholds can be adjusted if required. The thresholds are
found in the pressure waveform window.
Interactive and limiting controls in CPAP
The user needs to be aware that the following controls interact.
The CPAP control interacts with the PIP control. When increasing the CPAP
pressure, the PIP pressure will track accordingly if initially below the starting
CPAP level.
The PIP control is limited by the CPAP. The user cannot decrease the PIP level
below the CPAP level. The CPAP parameter control displays a warning stating the
limiting pressure.
High
Low