ResMed escape s8 - Manual (Page 23)

19 H OW TO USE THE K EYPAD
E
NG
LI
SH
Table 2: Ramp and Settling Functions
Note: The maximum ramp or settling time that you can set may be less than 45 minutes,
depending on what your clinician has set as the maximum time.
H
OW TO C HANGE THE R AMP OR S ETTLING T IME
The standby screen displays the current ramp or settling time in the right-hand corner.
To change the time, press the
Up or Down key until the desired ramp or settling time
appears.
Screen Function Description Setting Options
Ramp
(CPAP Mode
only) Selects the ramp time.
Ramp time is the period during
which the S8 AutoSet Spirit
increases from a low pressure to
the prescribed treatment
pressure. OFF–45 min; 5-minute
increments
Settling
(AutoSet Mode
only) Selects the settling time.
Settling time is the period during
which the S8 AutoSet Spirit
maintains a minimum pressure
before it starts to adjust pressure
in response to respiratory events. OFF–45 min; 5-minute
increments