Method and apparatus for improving CPAP patient compliance

A method of operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB), wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes applying a treatment pressure to a patient, monitoring the patient for speech output, generating a signal in response to detected speech of the patient, and, in response to the signal, reducing the treatment pressure applied to the patient.

Methods and apparatus for improving CPAP patient compliance

A method of operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB), wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes applying a treatment pressure to a patient, monitoring the patient for speech output, generating a signal in response to detected speech of the patient, and, in response to the signal, reducing the treatment pressure applied to the patient.

Acclimatization therapy for first time cpap and niv users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session, and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.

Acclimatization therapy for first time CPAP and NIV users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session, and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.

Acclimatization therapy for first time CPAP and NIV users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session, and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.

Method and apparatus for improving cpap patient compliance

A method of operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB), wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes applying a treatment pressure to a patient, monitoring the patient for speech output, generating a signal in response to detected speech of the patient, and, in response to the signal, reducing the treatment pressure applied to the patient.

Acclimization therapy for first time CPAP and NIV users

A method of acclimatizing a patient to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB). The device provides continuous positive airway pressure to the patient during sleep via a mask configured to provide a seal with respect to airways of the patient. The method comprises applying full therapeutic pressure during a first session, monitoring a mask pressure during application of the full therapeutic pressure, calculating a difference between the full therapeutic pressure and the mask pressure, comparing the difference to a threshold representing an acceptable level of leak, generating a first signal in response to said comparing, and in response to said first signal indicating a fault in the seal, decreasing an applied pressure to below the full therapeutic pressure during the first session in order to improve the seal of the mask against the patient's face.

ACCLIMIZATION THERAPY FOR FIRST TIME CPAP AND NIV USERS

A method of acclimatizing a patient to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB). The device provides continuous positive airway pressure to the patient during sleep via a mask configured to provide a seal with respect to airways of the patient. The method comprises applying full therapeutic pressure during a first session, monitoring a mask pressure during application of the full therapeutic pressure, calculating a difference between the full therapeutic pressure and the mask pressure, comparing the difference to a threshold representing an acceptable level of leak, generating a first signal in response to said comparing, and in response to said first signal indicating a fault in the seal, decreasing an applied pressure to below the full therapeutic pressure during the first session in order to improve the seal of the mask against the patient's face. 1. (canceled)2. A method of acclimatizing a patient to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy , including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) , wherein said device provides continuous positive airway pressure to the patient during sleep via a mask configured to provide a seal with respect to airways of the patient , the method comprising:applying full therapeutic pressure during a first session;monitoring a mask pressure during application of the full therapeutic pressure;calculating a difference between the full therapeutic pressure and the mask pressure;comparing the difference to a threshold representing an acceptable level of leak;generating a first signal in response to said comparing and indicative of performance of the seal; andin response to said first signal indicating a fault in the seal, decreasing an applied pressure to below the full therapeutic pressure during the first session in order to improve the seal of the mask against the patient's face.3. The method ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING CPAP PATIENT COMPLIANCE

A method of operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB), wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes applying a treatment pressure to a patient, monitoring the patient for speech output, generating a signal in response to detected speech of the patient, and, in response to the signal, reducing the treatment pressure applied to the patient. 125-. (canceled)26. A continuous positive airway pressure system (CPAP) comprising:a flow generator configured to provide a continuous flow of breathable gas at a positive airway pressure to at least one upper airway of a patient;a patient interface structured to engage with the at least one upper airway of the patient to deliver the continuously provided pressurized air, the continuously provided breathable gas to splint open the at least one upper airway;a microphone configured to detect audio in vicinity of the patient; and determine at least one physical quantity related to the patient while the patient interface is engaged with the at least one upper airway of the patient and the breathable gas is being provided thereto;', 'determine, using the determined at least one physical quantity, a sleep state of the patient;', 'based on the determined sleep state of the patient, activate or deactivate a voice-command mode for the CPAP system;', receive signals that are indicative of speech from the patient;', 'recognize patient speech based on the received signals; and', 'trigger functionality of the CPAP system based on the recognized patient speech., 'during a time period in which the voice-command mode of the CPAP system is activated], 'at least one hardware processor that is coupled to the at least one sensor, the at least one hardware processor configured to27. The CPAP system of claim 26 , wherein the at least one physical quantity is detection of ventilation levels claim 26 , respiratory rates claim 26 , breathing patterns claim 26 , rapid eye movement (REM) sleep ...

Acclimatization therapy for first time cpap and niv users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session, and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.

Methods and apparatus for improving cpap patient compliance

Acclimatization therapy for first time cpap and niv users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure (201), applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session (203), obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session (205), and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy (206), or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy (207).

Acclimization therapy for first time cpap and niv users

A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.