ResMed Aircurve 10 VAuto

The ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto is an advanced bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine designed for patients who need higher pressure support

Key Features of ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto

1. VAuto Mode (Auto-Adjusting BiPAP)

• Delivers two distinct pressure levels:

  • IPAP (Inhalation Positive Airway Pressure) – Higher pressure when inhaling.

  • EPAP (Exhalation Positive Airway Pressure) – Lower pressure when exhaling.

• Auto-adjusts EPAP based on detected obstructions (like APAP but with BiPAP flexibility).

• Pressure Support (PS) – The difference between IPAP and EPAP can be set (e.g., PS = 4 means if EPAP is 6, IPAP will be 10).

2. Backup Rate (Optional) for VAuto & S Modes

• Ensures a minimum breathing rate if the user’s respiration drops (useful for central/complex sleep apnea).

3. Integrated Humidifier (Climate Control)

• Heated humidification with ClimateLineAir tubing (auto-adjusts temperature to prevent condensation).

• Humidity settings customizable for comfort.

4. Advanced Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Built-in cellular modem (AirView) for remote monitoring by healthcare providers.

• SD card slot for detailed sleep data (AHI, leak rate, tidal volume, etc.).

• Compatible with ResMed’s myAir app (basic tracking).

5. Comfort Features

• Ramp – Gradually increases pressure for easier sleep onset.

• Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR) – Reduces exhalation effort (similar to BiPAP’s lower EPAP).

• Whisper-quiet operation (~26 dB).

6. LCD Display & Easy Menu Navigation

• Simple interface for adjusting settings.

Who Should Use the AirCurve 10 VAuto?

✔ Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – When CPAP is insufficient.
✔ Complex Sleep Apnea (Mixed OSA + Central Apnea).
✔ COPD & Overlap Syndrome (COPD + OSA).
✔ Hypoventilation Disorders (Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome – OHS).
✔ Patients needing high-pressure support with comfort.