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Alan D. Fiala (71044.3671(AT)CompuServe.COM)
26 Mar 97 22:41:46 EST

How did you get an IPPV without seeing a pulmonary specialist or having a
respiratory therapist help you set it up?
The answer to your question depends on your own personal situation.

Alan
[I use a LifeCare PLV100 with a nasal mask, and a tidal volume of over 2
liters, a frequency of 12-13 cycles per minute, and a flow rate of (? can't
remember). This combination, plus my internal nasal resistance, creates a
pressure of around 30-35 (units). I can't set that; and that is a pretty
high pressure.]
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Hi Everyone,

I have a question for you all. For sleeping I use an IPPV with a Bennett
Lipseal and I was wondering what you use for settings on your machines. I
use 10 breathes a minute and a positive setting of about 26 or 27. I have
never been to a pulmonary specialist. These are settings I picked myself.
So, what do you think?

Dan
Dan