What is ResMed VPAP III ST-A?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Non-invasive Ventilator
The ResMed VPAP™ III ST-A offers flexibility for bilevel ventilatory therapy. It combines the features of the VPAP III Series with clinician and patient alarms, adjustable trigger and cycle thresholds.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 5 | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 3 | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | 1 | |
| Sleep apnea disorder | 2 | 1 | |
| Central sleep apnea | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with ResMed VPAP III ST-A
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth at night | 1 | |
| Uncomfortable | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking ResMed VPAP III ST-A
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
Duration
Stopped using ResMed VPAP III ST-A
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
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