08-16-2017, 09:02 PM
Help with optimal settings on my ResMed AirCurve 10 VAUTO (using Swift LT Nasal Pilw)
Hello All,
I am new to the cpap game, and would like any and all help getting all of the settings on my ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO machine optimal (or at least a good range as a starting point) based on a recent three night home sleep study I did through my dentist. I've attached the main sheet from the sleep study, but there are individual sheets for each night if more detail is required by anyone. FYI, I have Swift LT Nasal Pillow System, and I have yet to use the machine for a full night.
As well, I've learned recently of the practice of taping one's mouth shut at night, so as to only breath through the nose. I used that method for some of the nights as noted here: first night I didn't use any tape on my mouth, the second night I did use tape on my mouth, and the third night I used tape on my mouth along with a HEB brand breathe-right strip on my nose.
Also, the sleep machine recorded me as sleeping most of the night for the second night, which according to the results was my best night regarding how well I slept, the fewest incidents, etc. However, I remember not being able to sleep the majority of that night (probably only ended up getting 2-3 hours total), but I didn't actually get up out of bed, I just laid in bed. So I would say there was a defect with the machine detecting when I was actually asleep versus when I was awake. That being said, I almost think we should just disregard the results from the second night, as I was awake most of that night and breathing regularly through my nose. For the first and third nights my sleep was also bit choppy (again, I just laid in bed without getting up), but not near as bad as the second night, so I think those results are more representative of my normal sleep.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, as I can get into the clinical settings, but all of this is Greek to me, hence why I'm on this board. My main symptoms are waking up feeling tired everyday, and being sleepy throughout the day.
Thank you,
-Tim
I am new to the cpap game, and would like any and all help getting all of the settings on my ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO machine optimal (or at least a good range as a starting point) based on a recent three night home sleep study I did through my dentist. I've attached the main sheet from the sleep study, but there are individual sheets for each night if more detail is required by anyone. FYI, I have Swift LT Nasal Pillow System, and I have yet to use the machine for a full night.
As well, I've learned recently of the practice of taping one's mouth shut at night, so as to only breath through the nose. I used that method for some of the nights as noted here: first night I didn't use any tape on my mouth, the second night I did use tape on my mouth, and the third night I used tape on my mouth along with a HEB brand breathe-right strip on my nose.
Also, the sleep machine recorded me as sleeping most of the night for the second night, which according to the results was my best night regarding how well I slept, the fewest incidents, etc. However, I remember not being able to sleep the majority of that night (probably only ended up getting 2-3 hours total), but I didn't actually get up out of bed, I just laid in bed. So I would say there was a defect with the machine detecting when I was actually asleep versus when I was awake. That being said, I almost think we should just disregard the results from the second night, as I was awake most of that night and breathing regularly through my nose. For the first and third nights my sleep was also bit choppy (again, I just laid in bed without getting up), but not near as bad as the second night, so I think those results are more representative of my normal sleep.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, as I can get into the clinical settings, but all of this is Greek to me, hence why I'm on this board. My main symptoms are waking up feeling tired everyday, and being sleepy throughout the day.
Thank you,
-Tim
sleeprider!!! I will look to use your suggestion and attach the chart, but not sure if it will work. For tonight, if you could give me an idea of a general settings (EPAP, IPAP and PS) in vauto mode (which is the same mode I plan on using ongoing), that'll at least get me going with the machine tonight.
