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The compliance and therapy reports from 11/08/2023 to 11/20/2023 highlight the usage and performance metrics for a patient using the AirCurve 10 ST-A device.<br /><br />**Compliance Report:**<br />- The device was used on 12 out of 13 days (92% compliance).<br />- On the days it was used, the average duration was 8 hours and 56 minutes, with a median usage of 9 hours and 1 minute.<br />- The total usage amounted to 107 hours and 17 minutes during the period.<br />- Cumulatively, the device has been used for 7,004 hours since the last reset on 11/20/2023.<br /><br />**Therapy Report:**<br />- The usage detailed a total of 12 active days out of 13, indicating 92% compliance.<br />- There was one day with no data (8%).<br />- The average daily usage was 8.9 hours.<br />- Leak statistics were recorded with a median of 14.3 L/min, 95th percentile average at 37.6 L/min, and a maximum of 49.3 L/min.<br /><br />**Pressure Settings and Events:**<br />- The device operated in iVAPS mode with an EPAP set to 8 cmH2O, minimum PS to 5 cmH2O, and maximum PS to 20 cmH2O.<br />- Average IPAP values were consistent with the therapeutic range.<br />- The AHI recorded was 1.2 events per hour, composed of an AI (Apnea Index) of 0.1 and an HI (Hypopnea Index) of 1.1.<br /><br />**Respiratory Metrics:**<br />- Tidal Volume had a maximum average of 445 ml, with a median average of 283 ml.<br />- The respiratory rate had a median average of 18 breaths per minute, matching the target patient rate.<br />- Spontaneous breath triggers were at 21% and cycles at 44%.<br />- Minute Ventilation median was 5.2 L/min, with alveolar ventilation medians at 4.1 L/min.<br />- The I:E ratio median was 1:1.64.<br /><br />The collected data provides comprehensive insights into the user's compliance and efficacy of the therapy, along with specific respiratory performance metrics.

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AirCurve 10 ST-A

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