Prescription for BiPAP
Can someone tell me what is the minimum data that my doctor should include in her prescription for a Resmed AirCurve 10 vAuto.
The first one she made included the following:
BiPAP (checked)
EPAP 7
IPAP 20
The supplier for the Resmed says the prescription is not correct for the AirCurve 10 vAuto.
DanEm
"If life hands you lemons, make lemonade! Words to live by, especially when you keep in mind that the only way to make them into lemonade is to squeeze the hell out of them."
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
Other than having BiPAP checked, the other values can be a standard CPAP. You need a PS value setting. Also, there isn't a brand specified either. This would allow or a Philips BiPAP. Have them specify a Resmed AirCurve VAuto and the words, "dispense as written".
- Red
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
Typical is:
Resmed Vauto, EPAP min 7.0, IPAP max 20.0, PS 4.0. Dispense as written.
A more complete prescription will include the HCPCS Codes, for example my Rx was written:
BiPAP / CPAP E4070 EPAP min 9.0, IPAP max 18.0, PS 4.0
DME Supply tubing with integrated heating element A4604
Nasal interface A7034 w/ pos airway pressure headgear A7035 patient choice.
BiPAP is a proprietary term for a Philips bilevel, but the term gets thrown around like Kleenex for tissue. The purpose of including the manufacturer and model is to ensure you get the Resmed and not a substitute.
It would help to know something about your current settings and EPR. I have not seen a good daily details with your settings and results.
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
Hey Sleeprider
It took a long time to get a prescription for a BiPAP.
But, I still have problems with my supplier which does not recognize the prescription as a valid one for the Resmed AirCurve 10 vAuto.
I trying to get my doctor to talk to them and sort things out.
I am including my last results with Oscar and some of my own graphics to get the overall picture.
(Those are the ones I used to convince my doctor for the change)
When I get my hands on the machine, I will come here to get all the parameters adjustments that would be required.
DanEm
"If life hands you lemons, make lemonade! Words to live by, especially when you keep in mind that the only way to make them into lemonade is to squeeze the hell out of them."
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
Looking at your results, the pressure is increasing on flow limits. You're currntly limited to 3-cm pressure support with the Airsense 10 Autoset. I think the minimum EPAP pressure could be as low as 6.0 with more PS, but you should understand we may increase PS or minimum pressure based on what we see in bilevel therapy. I think you will do fine with EPAP min 6.0 PS 4.0, Max pressure 14.0. I will not be surprised if you require PS 5.0 or more based on this, but we want to start at 4.0 and move up to control flow limitation as needed. For this the following script:
EPAP min 6.0, Max pressure 14.0, PS 4.0 to 6.0, patient to self-titrate PS as needed for flow limitation and comfort.
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
My priority at the moment is to get the new machine.
The people I have to deal with are not too savvy and I have learned not to forward much information.
I am hopeful I will succeed getting the machine. When I have it, I can set the parameters and follow the progress on my own.
There is also the possibility the delivery will take some time.
I will come here when I have the machine and check all parameters with you people.
DanEm
"If life hands you lemons, make lemonade! Words to live by, especially when you keep in mind that the only way to make them into lemonade is to squeeze the hell out of them."
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
I wonder if they would accept that "BiPAP" means "S mode", which is specified on the VAuto in terms of EPAP and IPAP? Those are crazy settings, but who cares as long as he sells you the machine and you set it up yourself before using it.
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
The sh..... has hit the fan again :-(
The prescription I had is now on hold and my doc wants me to get titrated.
I am wondering what happens if you use an auto-titrating machine like the AirCurve 10 vAuto.
If the machine sets the pressures automatically (what I think it does), what would be the benefit of getting a titration beforehand ?
I don't mind getting titrated but I do want to understand.
All or any input will be appreciated.
Merry Xmas to all.
DanEm
"If life hands you lemons, make lemonade! Words to live by, especially when you keep in mind that the only way to make them into lemonade is to squeeze the hell out of them."
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
Titration is a simple procedure of exposing the patient to pressure, observing the results, and making changes according to a decision-tree method. Typical is to start with CPAP pressure, and gradually increase pressure in 1-cm increments until obstructive apnea and hypopnea are resolved. The main reason for performing a clinical titration is to demonstrate medical necessity for bilevel and efficacy, otherwise, there is no advantage or improvement in terms of outcome vs self-titration. So it is mainly for satisfying insurance. You should ask your doctor his rationale to verify. This manual discusses the titration procedure for CPAP, bilevel and more advanced machines. https://document.resmed.com/en-us/docume...er_eng.pdf
Since a titration is being performed with the objective of determining a single IPAP and EPAP that is effective, this is a common decision-tree.
Obviously with the Vauto, self-titration is not only possible, but desirable. We use the same principles shown in the procedure above to optimize the minimum EPAP and maximum pressure range and pressure support. Typically we can identify that optimum range after a single night of recorded data with Oscar.
RE: Prescription for BiPAP
First of all I and others feel the need to observe a full night's sleep, actually several to determine ones optimum settings. A titration study selects the optimum settings based on a fairly small portion of the night.
Minimum EPAP /exhale pressure is the first item to look at as that manages OA events. While an Auto device will increase pressure due to OA Events ALA PAP devices benefit from having the min setting closer to what is actually needed.
PS titration typically starts at 4 and is incremented to manage other obstructive events.
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