What is Adaptive Servo Ventilator?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Non-invasive Ventilator
Adaptive servo-ventilator are designed specifically to treat central sleep apnea (CSA), including complex and mixed sleep apnea. This is a VPAP machine, which differs from CPAP machines in that it delivers 2 sets of Pressures: High for inhale and low for exhale.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central sleep apnea | 2 | 1 | |
| Aspiration | 1 | 0 | |
| Asthma | 1 | 0 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | 0 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Adaptive Servo Ventilator
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Adaptive Servo Ventilator
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Adaptive Servo Ventilator
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
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