How to Program a REMstar C-Flex

Unpleasant and tiring, sleep apnea is a common problem in adults, with as many as 4 percent of men and 2 percent of women suffering from the condition. Shallow, or pauses in, breathing occur during sleep disrupting the normal sleep pattern. The result is daytime fatigue, poor concentration, memory problems, anxiety and headaches as well as increased risks of heart problems, high blood pressure and diabetes. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment that keeps the airway open during sleep, allowing the user to awake rested and revitalized. It can be up to 100 percent effective in relieving symptoms, but only when it is adjusted correctly. Achieve maximum benefit from your treatment by setting airflow pressure for your own needs.

Instructions

• 1

  Connect the power cable and plug into a power source. Check that the display appears and the airflow is turned off.

• 2

  Press the ramp button on the left of the machine and hold it down until a beep sounds.

• 3

  Press the right-hand user button, which is found just below the display, twice.

• 4

  Set the alert tone. Check the display reads "ALERT," then press the ramp or humidifier buttons to change the setting. Select "1" for the alert to sound if an air leak is detected or "0" to turn it off. Press the right-hand user button to continue.

• 5

  Set the button illumination. Check the display reads "LED," then either select "1" to illuminate the buttons when the unit is in operation or "0" to turn it off. Press the right-hand user button to continue.

• 6

  Set the level of relief required. Check the display reads "C-FLEX" and use the ramp and humidifier buttons to change the setting. "1" is the lowest pressure level, "2" is medium and "3" can be used for the highest pressure level. If the level has been preset by your health care professional, you will unable to manually adjust it. Press the right-hand user button to move to the final setting.

• 7

  Adjust the starting pressure. Check the display reads "RAMP START" and adjust the pressure using the ramp and humidifier buttons. If the level has been preset by your health care professional, you will unable to manually adjust it.

• 8

  Press the pressure Start/Stop button to exit the setup menu. Connect the air tube and mask. The unit is now ready to start your treatment.