Philips BiPAP AVAPS / BiPAP S/T Quick Start Guide

This file introduces the quick start guide of BiPAP AVAPS BiPAP S/T, including device setup, start therapy, view information, comfort settings, undocking, humidification and humidifier settings


Philips BiPAP AVAPS / BiPAP S/T Quick Start Guide - cover page
Brand
Philips
Category
Health Care
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
554 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
4FB80BBB5D160DB1EC406A808B9B22A7

About this manual

This guide walks you through the initial setup of the Philips BiPAP AVAPS and BiPAP S/T, including accessing provider settings, selecting therapy modes, and starting treatment. It also explains how to adjust comfort features such as Flex, Ramp, and Rise Time, and how to view key respiratory parameters on the monitor.\n\nAdditional sections cover undocking the unit, filling and maintaining the humidifier chamber, adjusting humidifier levels, and provide contact information for Philips Healthcare and Respironics support.

What's inside

  • Set up device
  • Provider setup menu
  • Start therapy
  • Comfort settings
  • Undocking
  • Humidification
  • Humidifier settings
  • Contact information

Specifications

IPAP (default)12.0 cmH2O
IPAP max range200-1500 cmH2O
Ramp start time range0-45 min
Supported modesCPAP, S, S/T, T, PC
Available languagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish, German, French, icons

Frequently asked questions

How can I access the provider settings?

From the main menu highlight Setup, then press and hold the ramp button and control wheel together for 4‑5 seconds until a beep, which opens the Provider Setup screen.

How do I fill and assemble the humidifier chamber?

Turn off the device, lift the humidifier door, remove the chamber, fill the bottom chamber with distilled water up to the maximum fill line, then reassemble by aligning the hinges and closing the lid until it clicks.

How do I adjust the humidifier level?

Turn the control wheel to select a number between 0 and 5 and press; the humidifier icon and setting light up on the display.

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