What is Respironics C-Flex?
C-Flex is a comfort feature you will find on Respironics CPAP machines. This feature decreases the pressure when you exhale. The clinician will set C-Flex before you get your machine, but you will have the option to adjust the pressure relief to meet your needs.
What is C-Flex CPAP setting?
The goal of C-FLEX is the same as the goal of EPR – to make wearing CPAP masks more comfortable for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). C-FLEX accomplishes this by reducing air pressure sent into the airways prior to exhalation and restoring them to the prescribed settings just prior to inhalation.
How do I adjust my REMstar C-Flex?
Verify/Change the REMstar Plus with C-Flex settings. To start the setup menu, press and hold the ramp button until the device beeps (The airflow must be turned off.) Pressing the ramp button (when the airflow is turned on) will lower the airflow pressure, if prescribed, and then will gradually increase it.
What is a REMstar Pro C-Flex?
The REMstar Pro C-Flex+ is a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device designed for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). CPAP maintains a constant level of pressure throughout the breathing cycle. The air pressure will gradually increase until your prescription pressure is reached.
What is the difference between a-Flex and C-Flex?
C-Flex lowers the pressure on exhale and quickly ramps back up to the prescribed pressure. A-Flex, available on Auto CPAP machines only, lowers the pressure on exhale and gradually increases the pressure during inhale. This allows for a more fluid breath.
What is CPAP pressure relief?
Pressure-relief CPAP is another modality of pressure delivery, which is proposed as an optional therapy feature for the patient’s comfort during the treatment and has been implemented in most fixed CPAP or APAP devices. This CPAP modality is aimed at reducing pressure during expiration to facilitate patient exhalation.
What is the difference between C-flex and a-flex?
C-Flex lowers the pressure on exhale and quickly ramps back up to the prescribed pressure. A-Flex, available on Auto CPAP machines only, lowers the pressure on exhale and gradually increases the pressure during inhale. This allows for a more fluid breath. ResMed uses EPR for pressure relief.
What is the best setting for a CPAP machine?
between 6 and 14 cmH2O
What Do CPAP Pressure Settings Mean? The key is to ensure that your CPAP device settings are appropriate for your specific condition. For most people, an appropriate CPAP pressure is between 6 and 14 cmH2O, with an average of 10 cmH2O. Your sleep specialist can help you determine what specific level is right for you.
What’s the difference between C-Flex and C-Flex Plus?
C-Flex offers a comfortable way to deliver sleep therapy by giving pressure relief at exhalation. C-Flex+ minimizes the pressure transition and provides additional comfort when in fixed-CPAP mode. In addition, C-Flex+ softens the breathing cycle between inhalation to exhalation.
Is REMstar Pro C-Flex?
The new REMstar Pro 2 is a powerful tool for promoting compliance with OSA therapy. It provides the comfort of C-Flex technology and also captures enhanced compliance data (AHI, leak, and snoring) with the Encore Pro SmartCard and Respironics EncoreViewer Software 1.0 (not included).