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Clear Airway Help - parkdj808 - 03-20-2023
Hello all,
I have had good results with constant pressure of 8 and EPR of 3.
However, the last 3 nights my CA has gone up from .4 - .6 to 1.5 - 1.8. What adjustment(s) can I try to lower the CA?
Thanks!
RE: Clear Airway Help - pholynyk - 03-25-2023
Unless the duration of events is approaching 20 seconds, I wouldn't worry about those CA.Reducing your EPR to 2 should reduce your CA index, in any case.
RE: Clear Airway Help - parkdj808 - 03-25-2023
Ahhh ok!
By reducing my EPR to 2, what other areas might worsen a little? Just trying to understand the EPR balancing act. Thanks!
RE: Clear Airway Help - Sleeprider - 03-25-2023
Reducing EPR might increase flow limitation, but as you know, it's a tradeoff. Give it a try and see which settings feel best, and go with that. Either way, your events are very low.
RE: Clear Airway Help - parkdj808 - 03-25-2023
Thank you sir!