Bipap analysis

[Sleeprider]

I agree with Crimson Nape, but we did at one time consider CPAPspecials for our supplier list. Pretty much everything on their web page is a fabrication. The image of the doctor is a stock photo, they don't operate a physical shop or store, but they have consistently delivered new bilevel PAP equipment at very good prices to members outside the U.S. They operate under the radar to avoid being shut down, so they will not sell to anyone in the U.S. even though they are located here. It's basically a drop ship operation for overseas customers. I recommend them, and consider it low risk as I have never seen anyone cheated, but advise safe payment methods.

[CpapGee]

Many thanks,

[CpapGee]

so have been using my new aircuve machine and below is my charts for last night, not feeling any better since starting bipap compared to cpap, anything i could tweak?

[Sleeprider]

Your AHI and respiratory stats all look good here. Since your complaint is about not feeling better, you may be one of the many individuals that do better with fixed pressure. If you want to try that, just set max IPAP at EPAP+4 and pressure will not swing. For example, EPAP min 8.0 max IPAP 12.0, PS 4.0. You can try Trigger Sensitivity at High to clean up a couple CA events.

[CpapGee]

Do you mean S mode or still in vAuto?

Thanks

[Sleeprider]

The settings above are for Vauto, but S-mode at EPAP 8, IPAP 12 is the same thing.

[CpapGee]

Thanks Sleeprider

Is there any information or theories why some People need this fixed BIPAP and how is this different to apap therapy? Just for my own understanding

[Sleeprider]

There are strong advocates of fixed pressure, and those that have no problem with auto-pressure. I know of members that literally turned around their therapy with fixed pressure. We are all individuals and I learned a long time ago this option is an individual preference or need. The working theory is that any change in therapy pressure can be disruptive to some individuals, and by providing a constant unchanging pressure, they sleep more soundly and feel better. With fixed pressure is it important to optimize the pressure since the machine doesn't make those adjustments. I hope it works for you.