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CPAP and AutoSet Therapy Titration Protocol

Indications for CPAP therapy

•Obstructive Sleep Apnea

•Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

EPR comfort setting –

Set to patient comfort (1, 2 or 3)

Monitor patient

Is the patient having obstructive events?

Increase CPAP ≥1 cm H

O every ≥5 mins

for obstructive apneas, hypopneas,

RERAs and at least 3 min of loud or

unambiguous snoring

Are events central?Continue monitoring patient

Consider trial of bilevel if obstructive

events persist at a pressure of 15 cm H

Decrease CPAP by 1 cm H

and wait 20 mins. Consider

ResMed’s ASV if centrals persist

and patient meets criteria

Observe patient and document ﬁnal settings; be sure to document

the ﬁnal CPAP pressure, EPR setting (if any) and ramp time

YES NO

Set mode to CPAP

Initial pressure: 4–5 cm H

A higher pressure may be required for

re-titrations, patients with a higher BMI

or patients complaining of air hunger or

suffocating sensations.

For re-titrations, it is recommended that

the pressure be started 2–3 cm H

below the patient’s current pressure.

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