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  1. Trilogy vs. Avaps? | ALS Forums

    Nov 14, 2013 · The Trilogy has an AVAPS (Average Volume Assured Pressure Support) feature/mode. It estimates the patient's tidal volume with each breath and compares it with the …

  2. Trilogy vs bipap | ALS Forums

    Jun 13, 2014 · What is the difference between the Trilogy and BiBPAP systems? Can you buy a Trilogy or do you have to rent one? Thanks.

  3. Respiratory Failure on Trilogy | ALS Forums

    Mar 24, 2018 · I am on hospice and still use my AVAP. You might want to check with other hospice providers. My pulmonologist prescribed me a big bottle of morphine, low dose, before …

  4. AVAPS? Anyone using one? | ALS Support Community

    Mar 4, 2011 · An AVAP estimates the patient's tidal volume with each breath and compares it with the target tidal volume. If necessary, the algorithm slowly increases or decreases inspiratory …

  5. Trilogy settings - what do you recommend? | ALS Forums

    Dec 25, 2016 · My wife recently got a Trilogy. I've attached pictures of her prescription. The DME set it up and my wife tried the settings briefly when we picked it up. On further inspection, the …

  6. Avaps | ALS Support Community

    Aug 9, 2014 · I was prescribed bipap a few months ago. Apria delivered a Respironics Bipap/AVAP machine which I only use in bipap mode. If I never get a trache, will I ever have …

  7. Breathing challenge | ALS Forums

    Nov 22, 2017 · Starting to have episodes where I want to inhale but the muscles aren't responding. I still have about 40 percent lung capacity and use the AVAP all night and several …

  8. BiPap: Possible to Have Too Much Air? | ALS Forums

    Jan 21, 2019 · The AVAP has the feature of being able to set highs and lows but then it automatically adjusts pressures based on individual needs. Was a game changer for me as …

  9. Extreme dry mouth? | ALS Forums

    Jul 18, 2016 · The RT explained that she used a "Avap-PC mode" because it is more sensitive to the patient. She also told me that AVAPS automatically adapts pressure support to patient …

  10. How do you know it's time for 24/7 bipap? | ALS Forums

    Dec 3, 2008 · retiredmus, I have the respironics avap, but it's the older model. I had the new style for a couple of days, but the home healthcare company took it back, and gave me another …