Glossary
Alarms
When more than one alarm is activated at the one time, the highest priority alarm will be displayed.
Backlight
The backlight turns off if no button has been pressed for two minutes. It can also be kept permanently on by selecting Auto in the Backlight screen of the Options menu.
bpm
breaths per minute
L/min
liters per minute
Mean
The average value of the monitored parameter.
Minute ventilation
A measure of the respiratory rate x tidal volume.
Proximal cuff
A connector between the air tubing and the mask. The pressure sensor tubing attaches to the proximal cuff so that pressure at the mask can be detected and monitored.
SmartStart
A feature that starts the VPAP Adapt SV automatically when you breathe into the mask.
SmartStop
A feature that stops the VPAP Adapt SV automatically when you remove the mask. You can turn SmartStop on or off in the Settings menu.
Tidal volume
The volume of air, in liters, breathed in or out in one breath.
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