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Hi there
Had been mentioned about me waking up gasping for air for years then in the past 6 months has been waking up with headaches and feeling constantly tired, there was something more to it which is when I found out I was type 2 diabetic that seems all under control and they questioned sleep apnea, finally after months had the at home study done and heading to the sleep clinic this Friday to get the results from that.
I guess I jumped the gun a bit and purchased an Auto CPAP and think I'm sleeping better although still do tend to snore I gather I open my mouth which allows for some leakage but I'm sure that will all come out.
Been using my CPAP for 6 months I and imported it into OSCAR however no idea where to even start, I'm sure after Friday it might make more sense.
Not sure what I have myself in for, what needs altering etc but attached is a couple of images which I hope I got correctly out of OSCAR.
In the mean time I'm off to do more reading so I can understand everything a little more, certainly a well of knowledge out there.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
I think you are doing surprisingly well considering you are using the machine at default 4.0-20 pressure. Some people can get away with that with the Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset which is more proactive with pressure increases to prevent events, but the Philips is notorious for being reactive and leaving a lot of events at this pressure. If you will take the minimum pressure to 8.0 and set Flex to 2, I think you might have nearly perfect results. Your current median pressure is over 9.0 and the 95% is nearly 11.0, so this higher minimum should not be uncomfortable, and will stabilize the pressure reducing any sleep disruption. Try to get away from Ramp as soon as you comfortably can. Your starting pressure of 5.0 actually helped with the default settings, but is too low for your needs, and you can see some flow limits and RERA events just as your therapy begins with Ramp. A higher starting pressure and Auto might make ramp better, but my preference is off.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
Many thanks, will give minimum pressure of 8 and changing Flex to 2 a go tonight and see how it goes.
I certainly think sleeping with it has improved the quality of sleep that's for sure and haven't woken up with a headache in some 6 months which really says something.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
Been happily working away with the Dreamstation Go but with the recall dragging on have requested a refund and just ordered the ResMed AirSense 10 Auto.
As far as settings go considering I never received a script what settings would I be best going with to get started with the ResMed unit?
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
Lacking current settings or charts, Match the settings for your DS Go then post the results for your AutoSet from OSCAR.
That would be a good start. Adjustments can start from there.
Gideon - Project Manager Emeritus for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
I am glad that you just bought a CPAP and already feeling the benefit! Lots of us here struggle with mask fit, pressure, leaks.. and won’t feel a difference after 3 to 4 months.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
Just uploaded last nights CPAP data after setting up OSCAR again.
I think going alright but open to any suggestions, I do get the odd night where the mask fit isn't great but soon get a belting from the other side of the bed which apparently sorts that out by getting me to roll over.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
Well I got the ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet and got through the first night with seemed to go fairly well I think, didn't want to get out of bed which has been normal of late for some reason.
RE: My short story, starting out with a CPAP machine.
I would make EPR Full Time instead of just during Ramp. Then you benefit from EPR at all times. And I would cancel the Ramp itself. It tends to bother most when it cancels and transitions to regular therapy.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
