Raising Minimum Pressure on AutoPAP to Reduce Respiratory Events

Recommended Minimum Pressure Settings

• The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends starting with a minimum EPAP of 4 cm H₂O for most adult patients 1, 2
• Consider higher starting pressures for patients with elevated BMI or those undergoing retitration, though specific methodology lacks strong evidence 2
• The device can titrate up to maximum pressures of 15-20 cm H₂O as needed 3

Clinical Application Strategy

• Raise the minimum pressure by 1-2 cm H₂O increments if the device data shows frequent pressure increases from a low baseline, suggesting the minimum is set too low 4, 2