DeVilbiss Healthcare’s own unique, exhalation relief technology called SmartFlex allows the CPAP user to exhale and inhale more naturally and helps prevent abrupt pressure adjustments that can cause arousal from sleep.
The IntelliPAP AutoAdjust unit can be operated in both conventional CPAP and AutoAdjust modes.
AutoAdjust features include:
Automatic pressure adjustment based on event density and type
Adjustable definition of apnea and hypopnea (percentage and duration)
Adjustable upper and lower pressure limits
Adjustable delay setting for up to four hours
Automatic detection of mask conditions and ultra-sensitive snoring detection
SmartFlex, DeVilbiss Healthcare’s unique, exhalation relief technology, allows the CPAP user to exhale and inhale more naturally.
DeVilbiss SmartFlex offers three pressure comfort settings.
Each setting equates to an exact 1 cm H20 drop in pressure upon exhalation
This drop in pressure will last the entire duration of exhalation
Unlike some other technologies, SmartFlex will be suspended any time the flow generator senses an insufficient respiration (i.e. Apnea)
Also, unlike competitive solutions, SmartFlex is available during ramp delay
DeVilbiss SmartFlex also features patented Flow Rounding, which changes the slope of the pressure waveform during the transition from prescription pressure to the SmartFlex setting and vice versa. This enables a smooth transition and decreases the likelihood of waking the CPAP user. There are six levels of flow rounding, ranging from level 0 with the steepest slope and quickest transition and level five with the gentlest slope and slowest transition.
The SmartLink Therapy Management system provides a simple means of monitoring and recording CPAP usage and evaluating the effectiveness of CPAP therapy. SmartLink can be added to any IntelliPAP model, instantly increasing its capability. Stored data can be transferred to a computer via an SD card for analysis by the SmartLink software package. Once the patient monitoring period is complete, then the module can be removed and placed on another IntelliPAP unit.
