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GLOSSARY
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GLOSSARY
Alarms: When more than one alarm is activated at the one time, the highest priority
alarm will be displayed.
Backlight: The backlight turns off if no button has been pressed for two minutes. It
can also be kept permanently on by selecting Auto in the Backlight screen of the Options
menu.
bpm: breaths per minute
L/min: litres per minute
Mean: The average value of the monitored parameter.
Minute ventilation: A measure of the respiratory rate x tidal volume.
Proximal cuff: A connector between the air tubing and the mask. The pressure
sensor tubing attaches to the Proximal cuff so that pressure at the mask can be
detected and monitored.
SmartStart: A feature that starts the A
UTOSET CS2 automatically when you breathe
into the mask.
SmartStop: A feature that stops the A
UTOSET CS2 automatically when you remove
the mask. You can turn SmartStop on or off in the Settings menu.
Tidal volume: The volume of air, in litres, breathed in or out in one breath.
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