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Yes. Patients may experience dryness of the nose, mouth and/or throat during the
course of treatment, especially during winter. In many cases, a humidifier may resolve
this discomfort. The
device.
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HAT IS
EPR (expiratory pressure relief) is designed to help patients using the
experience discomfort when breathing out against the set pressure. If you set EPR,
there are three levels available (1–3 cm H
either during ramping only, or throughout therapy. Use the EPR menu setting to give
the patient access to EPR setting.
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OW CAN OBTAIN DATA OR MAKE DATA AVAILABLE TO A PATIENT
Both the clinician and the patient can view data on the
also use a Data Card to obtain patient data and update patient settings data remotely.
You can use an S8 adapter and cable to transfer data directly between an
a PC application.
H
OW LONG DOES THE PATIENT HAVE TO LEAVE THE
TO COLLECT DATA
The Data Card can be inserted at any time. Data in the
the Data Card within 30 seconds.
H
OW MUCH DATA CAN
The stores up to 365 days of summary data and up to five nights of detailed
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data (up to 500 events per session). The Data Card stores up to 180 days of summary
data and up to five nights of detailed data (up to 200 events per session).
C I
AN SET REMINDERS FOR MY PATIENTS
You can set a series of reminders, to let patients know when to replace their mask or
air filter, when to get their device serviced, when to use a Data Card or when to
contact you. You can use a PC application to customize specific reminders.
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AN PATIENTS TRAVEL WITH THE
International use
The flow generator has an internal power supply that enables it to operate in
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other countries. It will operate on power supplies of 100–240V and 50/60Hz. No
special adjustment is necessary, but patients may need a plug adapter for the power
outlet.
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