Sleep · FAQ
What pressure setting is prescribed for the Auto-CPAP program?
Short answer
Use the pressure settings ordered by your prescribing physician and follow your device label. The Auto-CPAP program uses APAP equipment with a pressure range of 4–20 cm H₂O. That range is not a personal prescription. A physician licensed in your state decides which settings and treatment are appropriate.
Auto-CPAP uses air pressure rather than a medication dose. Your prescribing physician chooses your pressure settings. Follow that prescription, your device label, and the instructions supplied with your equipment. Do not change the pressure limits on your own.
The listed APAP range is 4–20 cm H₂O. This describes the device’s pressure range, not the settings every patient should use. Within the prescribed limits, the machine adjusts pressure automatically while you sleep. Your physician may review your symptoms and device data to decide whether changes are needed.
Use the device nightly as directed. Ask your care team what to do during naps and travel. If the pressure feels too strong, you feel short of breath, or you cannot tolerate the mask, contact your care team rather than lowering the pressure yourself.
A physician licensed in your state decides whether this treatment fits your needs. Some people need testing, a video visit, or care outside an online program before settings can be chosen safely.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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