Resmed is recognised for its cutting-edge technology and algorithms and has controlled the sleep therapy market for more than 30 years. Resmed makes some of the best and most attractive CPAP and BiPAP equipment available.
Due to technical innovation and the use of only high-quality components, ResMed has launched yet another user-friendly Bi-Level gadget. The AirCurve 10ST is a BiLevel device that, because of its built-in backup rate, provides excellent patient ventilator synchronization. The AirCurve 10ST is the greatest option for patients looking for highly reliable, non-invasive ventilation, whether they are receiving treatment at home or in a hospital. It is outfitted with all the newest, most advanced technological possibilities.
With a total of five working modes and cutting-edge features, the AirCurve 10ST Machine with the HumidAir System is a distinctive appliance. Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR), auto start and stop, automated leak control with Vsync, ramp operations, mask fitting capabilities, and many more high performance features are all available on the AirCurve 10ST. The BiPAP device is capable of the following:
1. Trigger and Cycle Sensitivity
ResMed has five levels of movable Trigger & Cycle sensitivity to let you tailor the start and finish of each inspiration because every patient is different. By ensuring proper breath termination for each patient and fostering patient-ventilator synchronization, the Cycle Sensitivity assists. To effectively treat patients with reduced inspiratory attempts, the Trigger setting allows you to adjust the sensitivity level.
For young patients and others with obstructive lung illnesses, the more sensitive settings (‘High’ and ‘Very High’) offer flexibility for high airflow resistance. Patients who are prone to auto-triggering brought on by cardiogenic artifacts should select the less sensitive settings (“Low” and “Very Low”).
An easy-to-adjust trigger sensitivity provides ample support for a minimal effort during the cycle. Adjustable cycles are crucial for those who are prone to intrinsic PEEP or mature breath cycling.
Under typical circumstances, the device recognises a change in patient flow and triggers (starts IPAP) and cycles (ends IPAP and switches to EPAP).
The automated leak control feature of ResMed improves patient breath detection. In order to improve the sensing level in accordance with patient situations, the device also offers adjustable trigger/cycle sensitivity.
2. Ti Control and Back up Rate
TiControl, which is exclusive to ResMed BiPAP devices, enables you to choose minimum (Ti Min) and maximum (Ti Max) duration restrictions for the device’s IPAP state. These time restrictions are placed at either end of the patient’s optimal spontaneous inspiratory period to give them a chance to naturally cycle to EPAP.
TiControl gives you the ability to more precisely control inspiratory time in accordance with a patient’s individual treatment demands, which is especially helpful for individuals with comorbidities. TiControl also enables you to control spontaneous flow, allowing you to select your optimal levels for difficult respiratory situations. The function closely cooperates with Vsync to further ensure synchronization, especially in situations when leak occurs.
In addition to having a backup rate that makes sure you get enough breaths per minute even when you’re not naturally breathing, the Aircurve 10 ST delivers inspiratory positive airway pressure.
3. Vsync Leak Management
Vsync is a leak management algorithm developed by ResMed based on their vast noninvasive ventilation experience (NIV). In order to ensure that patients receive the recommended therapeutic pressure, Vsync monitors and corrects for accidental mask leaks. Even in situations of significant leak, Vsync, working in sync with TiControl, guarantees accurate breath detection.
ResMed’s Vsync technology is intended to identify and correct for irregular and quickly changing leaks by delivering the appropriate flow at the appropriate moment to preserve patient-device synchronization.
Vsync quickly reduces its normal 10-second scanning window to two seconds when it notices a sudden, substantial shift in leak flow. This enables quick resynchronization, which often happens within two to three breaths. Without Vsync, the ventilator can mistake a leak’s increased flow for patient inhalation and fail to switch from EPAP to IPAP. The ventilator’s capacity to cycle the breath might thus be hampered, as well as a lack of synchronization with the patient’s breathing effort.
4. Climate Control Humidification
Aircurve 10 ST comes with a heated humidifier with ClimateLineAir tubing. The Climate Control system distributes a consistent volume of water vapor, or absolute humidity (AH), to the patient’s upper airway for each humidifier setting.
Climate Control is an intelligent system that regulates the ResMed HumidAir heated humidifier and ClimateLineAir heated tubing. It is available in two settings: Auto, where both temperature and humidity levels are pre-set to deliver optimal comfort; and Manual, where patients can adjust the temperature and humidity to their personal comfort levels. With no settings or menus to decipher, patients may get pleasant therapy in Auto mode by inserting the ClimateLineAir heated tube and pressing Start.
We have covered the best 4 features of Aircurve 10ST in the article.It is one of the best BiPAP machines with advanced features and innovative technology.
