afib and sleep apnea

[poppypete]

Sleeprider...

re: "I suspect a return to 6-17 with EPR 3 will look pretty awful. I don't know that I have ever seen your results with EPR 3, but I suspect it will be over 30 AHI."

Attached graph gives you some idea for reason to question...and also, as both the sleep physician [whom I have only the once consulted so far (due again in July)...recommended the 6-20 range], and the sleep technicians with whom I have further chatted, and who are all obliged to follow the doctor's lead, suggest 6 -18, now 6 -17 trials.

I'll give 7 - 9 a last try tonight with the oximetry reader's data to be considered...after which I'll likely switch back to these higher numbers, IF I decide to stay with it (pending cardiologist consult in 13 days)...as the numbers are lower (as graph shows).

Cheers...poppypete   

[Sleeprider]

Hey, it looks better than a lot of other nights. It just goes to show, we rarely see two people that react to the same settings in the same way. When in doubt, go with comfort.

[poppypete]

re: "When in doubt, go with comfort."

Thanks Sleeperider...I will from here.

Cheers...poppypete, and  appreciate your efforts on my behalf 

[jaswilliams]

Maybe Hojo or one of the other ASV guys can post a graphic showing mask pressure response to events.

Here is one of my graphs showing the mask pressure increases in response to reduced breathing effort on a non asv I would have had a central apnea between each of the areas of periodic breathing your ahi on the apap was upto 30 AHI

[poppypete]

Maybe Hojo or one of the other ASV guys can post a graphic showing mask pressure response to events.

Here is one of my graphs showing the mask pressure increases in response to reduced breathing effort on a non asv I would have had a central apnea between each of the areas of periodic breathing your ahi on the apap was upto 30 AHI

jaswilliams...

Thanks for that graph...interesting also to have that understanding, and to note how it is helping you...0.00 AHI.

My oximeter arrived yesterday, but alas, I'm encountering some difficulties with syncing it to SleepyHead...hopefully today I'll get some answers from Sydney after their overnight China supplier enquiries. (ChoiceMMed MD300W314 model)

Went back on 6-17 last night, for a result <10, so that's acceptable in my circumstances at present.

The data I can read off a separate program with the oximeter, shows my pulse and spO2 levels were within range, so tonight I'll sleep without the CPAP and see what the oximeter alone tells me.

Appreciate your interest...and enjoy the wedding on the weekend!!!

Cheers...poppypete. 

[Hojo]

Here is a link to 3 events, and I'm not a pro at reading breathing patterns but I've seen a difference in my mask pressure and my tidal volume, which gives me an indicator that my breathing as gone south and the machine is kicking in to help me.  There are times that I'm drifting off to sleep and I feel the machine kick in for me and I feel 'paralyzed' and I can't wake myself up enough to breath, but the machine is doing it for me.  Some have reported a difficult time falling asleep, me, I feel so good knowing that I have a machine that is 'watching my back'.

https://imgur.com/a/dJBxM7h

[poppypete]

Thanks Hojo...

I'm indebted to you, jaswilliams, and Sleeprider for all this support.

Interpreting the graph data is the learning curve, but I'm getting there bit by bit.

Whilst the oximeter isn't yet syncing with SleepyHead, I am able to look into its data, and that is good, as it shows me what is going on with the important aspects I need be concerned with...oxygen saturation % and my heart's beating rate whenever I'm wrist and finger attached. Early days to be too definite yet, but encouraging in its revelations!!!

Comparing one set of data (spO2) against the graphs as attached (SleepyHead), I presently have to do quite labouriously unfortunately (using this internet connected Apple, and an old, not internet connected Windows), but which leads me in the interim, to ask for further understanding.

What does this (box of info, backgrounded in yellow) mean [img]blob:http://www.apneaboard.com/305aa509-515a-4bcb-a857-2618fc71c05a[/img] when the curser is moved over a section???

One of my mentors will surely know.

Cheers...poppypete   
Ps...I'm also curious about the third attachments' info...as the curve of the graphs dip differently...and that occurred just before I was disturbed and woke up after less than 2 hours of slumber well before midnight.

[Sleeprider]

 
Bob likes your graphs.  

When you zoom in the information box gives you the statistics for the graph you hover over with your cursor, at the exact point where the cursor is located. That works for any of the graphs like time at pressure, flow rate, tidal volume, pressure etc.

On the other graphs, it helps to keep the flow rate visible when you zoom in. It has probably got the most information on your breathing and the scoring of events, so try to include that when you're looking at tidal volume, minute vent and other details, and it will all make more sense.

[poppypete]

Sleeprider...

re:

"  

Bob likes your graphs.   "

I'm glad of that...and thanks for your prompt reply.

I tried to see who this 'Bob' might be, but alas over a 22 page member search, I couldn't find him, so I'm none the wiser about this lost (to me) sheep.

On a more serious note:
I've managed to Crossover trial (14 days) running the Windows software for my oximeter on my Apple...but it's far from satisfactory and the dat files I can save onto a memory stick from the old Windows computer, I can't get into the SleepyHead oximetry area.

So, being as I am so close to now seeing the cardiologist, I'll persevere for the time being, but will look into an oximeter which can run through an Apple computer and be read by SleepyHead. I understand previous comments in the Software Forum will lead me to the correct one...with driver to do the job.

Can't share with you and Bob (and the Forum), my latest screenshots, as they (oximetry data format) don't meet the Forum Board rules...but I'll email them to you...ok?

Cheers...poppypete 

[Sleeprider]

Bob is the Sleepyhead mascot 

He is on your welcome screen and the last emogi in the smilie list.  I don't know what the fascination is with Bob, but he has been part of my life for quite a while.