05-06-2014, 10:22 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-06-2014, 10:22 AM by justMongo.)
RE: First two nights with my AutoSet
(05-05-2014, 09:18 PM)Regular Joe Wrote: I bumped the min setting to 7 for tonight. I just don't feel like starting at 4 is doing anything. Heck, I had to check and see if it was even on... I think having a higher minimum pressure may help me to fall asleep faster. I do feel a lot better during the day, though. Thanks everyone for the input.
Starting at too low a pressure can make mask fit difficult. 7 or 8 will give you a better idea how your mask is fit. I find, every night, I have to tweak my mask position just a bit to get comfort and no leaks.
You have a great AHI.
RE: First two nights with my AutoSet
With the autoset machine, let it figure out your best pressure. Give it a 7-14 range and see where you run.
RE: First two nights with my AutoSet
(05-06-2014, 10:22 AM)justMongo Wrote: (05-05-2014, 09:18 PM)Regular Joe Wrote: I bumped the min setting to 7 for tonight. I just don't feel like starting at 4 is doing anything. Heck, I had to check and see if it was even on... I think having a higher minimum pressure may help me to fall asleep faster. I do feel a lot better during the day, though. Thanks everyone for the input.
Starting at too low a pressure can make mask fit difficult. 7 or 8 will give you a better idea how your mask is fit. I find, every night, I have to tweak my mask position just a bit to get comfort and no leaks.
You have a great AHI.
Don't you guys use the mask fit feature? I presume the S9 series still has that. I find it very handy.
Best Regards,
PaytonA
RE: First two nights with my AutoSet
No, I don't use the mask fit feature -- it's only on a short time (either I didn't need it or it turned off before I could finish); I have no use for ramp and turned it off day one.
Used mask fit briefly the first couple of days of my therapy when my machine was "wide open" and I didn't understand what I could just do better manually.
Sweet Dreams,
HerbM
Sleep study AHI: 49 RDI: 60 -- APAP 10-11 w/AHI: 1.5 avg for 7-days (up due likely to hip replacement recovery)
"We can all breathe together or we will all suffocate alone."
RE: First two nights with my AutoSet
I just use the mask fit feature as a quick check at times. When I need to adjust the headgear, I set the machine manually so that I have enough time.
PaytonA