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Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
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Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
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BobF
Posts: 117 Threads: 32 Joined: Aug 2012
Machine: ResMed Airsense 10
08-10-2012, 02:12 PM
Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
Hi. I have a ResMed S9 Elite. I opened the data card in ResMed Version 3.16 software. Can someone please explain the numbers and the normal ranges. What do the numbers mean as to how bad my apnea is? (Apnea Index, Obstructive, Central, Hypopnea Index and AHI in particular). What is the acceptable leak level? I a;lso saw a sotware called Dream Driver. Is it available and if so where? Thanks, BobF.
PaulaO2
Posts: 10,031 Threads: 236 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 Autoset
08-10-2012, 03:06 PM
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
Wiki page on acronyms:
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php?title=Acronyms If a wiki page exists for the acronym (or what the acronym stands for), it will have a link to that page. Such as for the AHI: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php..._%28AHI%29 But, in a nutshell, you want the AHI to be less than 5. I think it is the same for central events. I think the leak level depends on the mask.
PaulaO
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mjbearit
Posts: 609 Threads: 24 Joined: May 2012
Machine: REMstar Auto AFlex DS550
08-10-2012, 03:44 PM
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
(08-10-2012, 03:06 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: I think the leak level depends on the mask. If you to to the webpage for your mask in ResMed (I am not sure about others) there will be a table and your intentional leak rate is determined by a combination of mask and pressure. It is on a graph that show the leak rate increase as the pressure is raised.
As always, YMMV! You do not have to agree or disagree, I am not a professional so my mental meanderings are simply recollections of things from my own life.
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BobF
Posts: 117 Threads: 32 Joined: Aug 2012
Machine: ResMed Airsense 10
08-10-2012, 04:30 PM
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
(08-10-2012, 03:44 PM)mjbearit Wrote:Hi. Thanks. I'll look at mine. Regards, Bob.(08-10-2012, 03:06 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: I think the leak level depends on the mask.
zonk
Posts: 8,023 Threads: 243 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 AutoSet
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
(08-10-2012, 02:12 PM)BobF Wrote: What is the acceptable leak level?Hi Bob. Congrats on getting rid of S9 Escape. ResMed define acceptable leak at and below 24 L/min. ResScan leak graph (Summary Graphs) shows a red line at 24 L/min. Leak above the red line for prolong period of tome would affect the accuracy of data. Please note the S9 leak is the unintentional leak (mask leak) and you only have to tell the machine the type of mask you,re using and she does the calculations. Data Management Guide http://www.resmed.com/au/assets/document...ow_eng.pdf ResScan Basic (scroll down to the last video) http://www.apneaboard.com/resmed-s9-cpap-setup
BobF
Posts: 117 Threads: 32 Joined: Aug 2012
Machine: ResMed Airsense 10
08-10-2012, 05:22 PM
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
Hi Zonk. Thanks Great info. I have them bookmarked. Regards, Bob.
zonk
Posts: 8,023 Threads: 243 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 AutoSet
RE: Explanation and Range of CPAP Numbers
Glad to help.
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