app1nag - Therapy Assistance Thread

[G. Szabo]

Could you post your OSCAR chart? Ensure that all the instrument settings and statistics are visible.  Turn the calendar off.

[app1nag]

Never used OSCAR. Will download today and try it. Thanks

[app1nag]

  oscar report.pdf (Size: 1,010.56 KB / Downloads: 8) hopefully this is correct...thanks

[SarcasticDave94]

My preferred method for OSCAR charts would be screenshots Attached to your post. For next time.

Your Sp02 dipped slightly below 90% in your initial post, but was less than 3 minutes. Just keep watching it.

OSCAR charts looks good.

[app1nag]

screen shot preference noted---thanks for the advice !

[G. Szabo]

OSCAR charts looks good.

Agree.

You might want to simultaneously record your OSCAR with the ring and see the events that cause Oxigen decline.

[app1nag]

     I think I did that. I have SPO2 events recorded. 

Is there another way? 

thanks

[G. Szabo]

It gives some clues. 
However, you want to see the Oxigen % plotted I time. Either integrated in OSCAR or independently from Oscar but still on the same time basis. This way, we can see what apnea events correlates with your low oxygen. 
Apparently, you already had it in OSCAR. Now, you want to upload the daily OSCAR plot, including the plots of events, pressures, flow rate, and oxigen saturation.
See Wiki for the correct setting of the daily plot.

I have copied the links from Crimson Nape below. I hope he will approve.
The Guide to Understanding OSCAR
OSCAR Chart Organization
Attaching Images and Files on Apnea Board
Apnea Helpful Tips

[app1nag]

    I "think" my numbers are decent but I never feel like I get a good night's sleep. I am running Airsense 10 with nose pillows. 

I complied some data that I am planning to show a sleep doc at my consultation. It would be greatly appreciated if someone has the time to review and let me know if these #s look good or bad. 

You will see 95% and 99.5% Pressure and EPAP are the same after 10/6 because I disabled EPR (and ramp) based on something I read concerning CSA and wanted to rule that out. I have no issues with exhaling at the higher pressure. 

On October 9 I started using a chin strap. 

On October 12 I increased minimum pressure from 10 to 13 and on October 16 from 13 to 16. Unfortunately 16 was too high and caused some stomach issues so I went back to 13 on October 18.

My purpose for including pulse data was because of an at home study that alerted me to some low pulse rates. I then purchased the O2 ring to compile this data. I have since been to my cardio doc who has ruled out any concerns I may have had. I am still going to seek a second opinion because I am left wondering if low heart rate could lead to low oxygen levels or vice versa. 

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[greatunclebill]

I'll start it off with 02. while the average o2 numbers look ok, rather than a low number you should show number of minutes below 88%. something like 6 minutes total time below 88% for the entire night qualifies for supplemental O2. The other question is leaks. What do the leaks look like? your chin strap made me think of leaks. Maybe some of the experts can help with the other stuff. It would help if you got Oscar and share some screen shots.

Remember that CPAP helps with how you feel, but apnea may not be only reason for feeling bad.