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Healthkares
Posts: 17 Threads: 4 Joined: Sep 2017
Machine: Dreamstation
09-18-2017, 09:02 AM
right amount of pressure
Hi I am new to this forum and also a new Auto CPAP user. I got Philips Dreamstation on my own and I was wondering if I need to set up the right amount of pressure or is the machine intuitive enough to pump in the right amount of pressure when I am asleep?
PoolQ
Posts: 1,163 Threads: 9 Joined: Jul 2015
Machine: AirCurve 10 VAUTO
09-18-2017, 11:23 AM
RE: right amount of pressure
There are more than one dreamstation on the market. A model number would help. The auto machines will indeed find the right pressure. Then, again if you have the right machine, you can get your data onto your computer and use the SleepyHead software to look at what is happening. Perhaps with some help from here, you can use that data to tune the machine in and get it more comfortable.
Gideon
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Posts: 12,828 Threads: 295 Joined: Dec 2016
Machine: ResMed Aircurve 10 VAuto
09-18-2017, 11:24 AM
RE: right amount of pressure
Welcome to the forum
To a degree yes, the Auto Dreamstation will adjust to events, but . . . . . The Dreamstations rate of response is such that it need s to start near where it needs to be to accomplish this. To advise you on what that needs to be we need to see your daily charts. Please upload your charts and I know that we can help you get dialed in. Fred
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chill
Posts: 1,479 Threads: 16 Joined: Mar 2016
Machine: DreamStation X500
09-18-2017, 12:53 PM
RE: right amount of pressure
Following on from Bonjour, if your machine is really set at 4 - 20 then it is unlikely to be giving you the right amount of pressure in a useful length of time. If your pressure needs are very low (say 7 or less) then it might be OK. Get SleepyHead and know for certain.
trish6hundred
Posts: 8,263 Threads: 6 Joined: May 2012
Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her
09-18-2017, 03:38 PM
RE: right amount of pressure
Hi Healthkares,
WELCOME! to the forum.! Good luck as you continue CPAP therapy.
trish6hundred
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[CPAP] right amount of pressure
