Weld3z - Therapy Thread

[Weld3z]

I'm having trouble understanding PS, when and why to use it, and whether the auto mode changes it if 0 is selected. Can you please explain why you start with 4!!

[SarcasticDave94]

PS will be the difference between EPAP exhale and IPAP inhale.

[Sleeprider]

We can achieve PS 3.0 using EPR on the Airsense Autoset CPAPs, so PS 4.0 is really definitive of a bilevel device. It works for most, and lets us assess if a higher or lower PS might be more appropriate.

[Weld3z]

We can achieve PS 3.0 using EPR on the Airsense Autoset CPAPs, so PS 4.0 is really definitive of a bilevel device. It works for most, and lets us assess if a higher or lower PS might be more appropriate.

I have bipap PS currently on 0 do I miss something in your opinion? 
I never play with the setting except for RAMP time 
Just finished my sleep study for new device using system one since 2015 can't add picture because new member.

[Sleeprider]

Sure, with out PS you have CPAP. Why bother? Please fill me in on why you have a bilevel.

[Weld3z]

Sure, with out PS you have CPAP. Why bother?  Please fill me in on why you have a bilevel.

It says in the report Patient cannot tolerant Cpap so he was switched to Bi-Level I'm at 20/15 O2 reached 71%
I can try PS now and compare it but how wich number to choose?
Total sleep time 291 min 37 awaking 171 events 143 apnea 141 obstructive 2 mix 28 hypo 0 central AHI 82.7
TBH I talked to my doctor yesterday she said she'll fix all the setting on my new device after downloading Oscar and show her some examples but I need to wait until 29 for the therapy education and receive my new device.
When I saw the history PS was there but long time ago was 2.5 2.5 and 4.8 8.8 but in 2015!
Last time the only change was from 20/10 to 20/15



I can't change min PS only max!!

[Sleeprider]

Yes. Set device settings to Vauto mode. EPAP min 9.0 IPAP max 20.0 and PS 4.0. We can assess your results and refine. Your sleep study suggests 20/15 (PS 5.0) but with variable pressure we are starting at 13/9 to 20/16 (PS 4.0), and will try to guide you based on results. Whoever set up your machine was not paying attention.

[Weld3z]

Yes. Set device settings to Vauto mode. EPAP min 9.0 IPAP max 20.0 and PS 4.0. We can assess your results and refine. Your sleep study suggests 20/15 (PS 5.0) but with variable pressure we are starting at 13/9 to 20/16 (PS 4.0), and will try to guide you based on results.  Whoever set up your machine was not paying attention.

Its on Vauto
The therapist told me I can't change something in your device!! Its old mabey he was trying to change the min PS it cannot move satayed at 0 but only the max!!
Thank you for your help check your DM please

My question does ps affect AHI I'm between 7-22

[Phaleronic]

Hi Weld3z, do you mean you can't adjust PS in the menu? And yes it does affect AHI.

[Weld3z]

Hi Weld3z, do you mean you can't adjust PS in the menu?  And yes it does affect AHI.

Yes only max PS can be adjusted please check the links for the latest Oscar and changes to the device and two apnea attacks.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j552xbtxp...c95qy&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3nsbhjk2z...42c5h&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i9dxcogig...3wcmq&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a2equ5onc...jc8qr&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lr5i01xap...65u3y&dl=0



Last study the therapist made changes to my device I compare the study date and changes made to the device. First link

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/40hdjm0sy...4p0o9&dl=0

Here is the latest study,

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xbbj1vq4s...vf20r&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pkwlt0gxj...mt2bf&dl=0


Waiting for Respiratory Therapy Education and receiving my new aircurve10, Dr. advised me that from what she saw it’s better than the 11 for me, was thinking about the Resmed app but after Oscar I really don't care.