How to Adjust the REMstar Auto CPAP Machine DS550HS

According to the research done by Lyle D. Victor, M.D., at Oakwood Hospital, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical disorder that affects 4 percent of the adult population in America. OSA results from multiple obstructions of the upper airway during sleep. Symptoms are loud snoring, insomnia and daytime sleepiness. Treatment for OSA is machine that delivers constant airway pressure know as CPAP. The bulky mask may take some time to get used to but other settings such as "Ramp" pressure and alerts on your Remstar CPAP can be adjusted to your comfort level.

Things You'll Need

• Remstar Auto CPAP
• Airtubing

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Instructions

• 1

  Set the Remstar Auto CPAP machine on a flat surface in easy reach of your bed. Make sure there is no bedding or curtain material blocking the air intake filter.

• 2

  Inspect the power cord. Replace the cord immediately if any breaking or fraying is visible. Insert the flat end of the cord into the power port located in the back of the Auto CPAP. Plug the pronged end of the power cord into an outlet. Once the machine is plugged in, the display screen illuminates.

• 3

  Attach one end of the air tubing to the air tubing port located on the front, right side of the Auto CPAP.

• 4

  Press and hold the "Ramp" key to enter the set up menu. The "Ramp" key is indicated by a staircase symbol on the face of the key and a down arrow next to the key. To alter the settings, the airflow must be off. The number of nights the CPAP has been in use will display.

• 5

  Press the right "User" key to scroll though the menu options. The second option is a "Quality of Life" questionnaire that your health care provider may request you take at some point during your therapy.

• 6

  Adjust the alert tone. The alert tone goes off when the machine senses a leak is present. If the number "1" is displayed the alert tone is enabled. If "0" is displayed the alert tone is disabled. Alter the setting by pressing the "Humidifier" key located above the ramp key. Press the right "User" key to confirm your selection.

• 7

  Raise the minimum ramp pressure by pressing the "Humidifier " button. Lower the minimum ramp pressure by pressing the "Ramp" key. Press the "On/Off" key to return to the main menu.

• 8

  Press the "On/Off" key while viewing the main menu to begin the airflow. Pressing the "Ramp" key while the airflow is on to decrease airflow.