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ERP Explination - courtney123 - 08-14-2018
I have a new RESMED Airsense 10 Autosense with a Dreamwear full face mask.
Looking through the settings there is one for ERP. I know it seems to have something to do with exhale pressure but it's badly explained.
Could someone explain what it does and whether it should be ON or OFF? (currently: off)
Thanks.
RE: ERP Explination - Sleeprider - 08-14-2018
The EPR setting on your Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset is the Exhale Relief Pressure (ERP), or more accurately Exhale Pressure Relief (EPR) setting. It can be Off, Ramp-Only, or Full Time, and the settings are 1, 2 and 3 which provides a pressure reduction during exhale of 1, 2 or 3 cm H2O respectively. If you use #Sleepyhead software which is free, you will see a mask pressure graph. Here is what EPR looks like close-up as a pressure graph at setting 3 Full Time.
RE: ERP Explination - courtney123 - 08-14-2018
Thank you! A clear, concise explanation as usual.
I'll set it to 1 to start and see how that works.
Much appreciated.