Difference between revisions of "Exhalation pressure relief"
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There are several brand-specific terms for Exhalation Relief, including Philips-Respironics' [[A-Flex]] and [[C-Flex]] and ResMed's [[EPR]] and [[Bi-Flex]]. | There are several brand-specific terms for Exhalation Relief, including Philips-Respironics' [[A-Flex]] and [[C-Flex]] and ResMed's [[EPR]] and [[Bi-Flex]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:33, 31 January 2012
Exhalation Relief is a CPAP feature that lowers the pressure on a CPAP machine when the patient exhales in an effort to make breathing more comfortable. CPAP machines provide continuous positive airway pressure, making it easier for the patient to inhale, but harder to exhale. Exhalation Relief generally offers three possible settings: 1, 2 or 3, with each number signifying the number of cm/H20 of pressure reduction. (A setting of 1 provides the least pressure relief; a setting of 3 provides the greatest relief).
There are several brand-specific terms for Exhalation Relief, including Philips-Respironics' A-Flex and C-Flex and ResMed's EPR and Bi-Flex.
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