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Where can I find the static pressure I would need for true cpap from my Resmed S9 - Reptile - 08-24-2017
I have been using my S9 in autoset mode quite happily for several years now. Is there somewhere in the S9 that I can read the static pressure I would need for true (fixed pressure) cpap?
Just to satisfy my curiosity...
Kind regards,
Mark
RE: Where can I find the static pressure I would need for true cpap from my Resmed S9 - Sleeprider - 08-24-2017
The best way to determine a good fixed CPAP pressure is to analyze your results using software, or using the on-screen therapy information on your S9 Autoset. Your machine has the ability to display Sleep Report information. To learn how to access advanced information, request a copy of the clinical Setup Manual for your machine here. http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-pressure/change-cpap-pressure-settings-adjusting-your-machine-with-a-clinician-setup-manual
The better method would be to download #Sleepyhead software, install it on a PC or Mac computer and upload data from your machine's SD card for analysis. A typical fixed pressure is your 90th Percentile pressure from Auto CPAP mode. That information is easily available from the software.
RE: Where can I find the static pressure I would need for true cpap from my Resmed S9 - Sleepster - 08-24-2017
(08-24-2017, 03:53 PM)Reptile Wrote: I have been using my S9 in autoset mode quite happily for several years now. Is there somewhere in the S9 that I can read the static pressure I would need for true (fixed pressure) cpap?
It's probably a good thing to know just in case you ever find yourself having to use a fixed-pressure CPAP. Following the advice Sleeprider gave you, you would look at your pressure statistics. For example, the median pressure would tell you the pressure you're at (or below) for 50% of the time. Likewise the 95th percentile pressure will tell you the pressure you're at or below 95% of the time.
Depending on how far apart those numbers are, you could make a judgment call. For example, if your median pressure is 12 and your 95th percentile pressure is 14, you would set your fixed pressure at maybe 13 or even 14. On the other hand, if those two numbers are further apart it would be a bit more difficult to figure out. You might need to actually set the machine at a fixed pressure and see how it affects your AHI.
I know from doing experiments like this that my fixed pressure is about 11. If that made me swallow too much air I'd lower it to 10. But that's just me. I actually need a pressure of 13 to get my AHI as low as possible, but at that pressure I'd swallow so much air I'd have intolerable pain.
If we have a power outage from Harvey I will have to haul out my fixed pressure BiPAP and hook it up to my car battery. I'd set the pressure at 12 over 8 and that would keep me pain free and treat my sleep apnea "good enough". Hopefully!
RE: Where can I find the static pressure I would need for true cpap from my Resmed S9 - Walla Walla - 08-24-2017
Good luck with the storm!
RE: Where can I find the static pressure I would need for true cpap from my Resmed S9 - trish6hundred - 08-24-2017
Hi Reptile,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Good luck as you continue CPAP therapy, hang in there for more responses to your post.