CPAP Data Interpretation
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Introduction
- This article and associated pages discuss the interpretation of data created by CPAP machines (of all types) and viewed using suitable software. Although the principles are software-independent, for convenience we will base the discussion on OSCAR. However much of what is discussed in these pages will also apply to ResScan, Encore, Prisma TS and other apnea software.
- For details of the OSCAR program, see OSCAR Help.
- Acknowledgement: Much of the material in this help system has been taken and/or adapted from RobySue's Beginner's Guide to SleepyHead
Events – Apnea, Hypopnea etc
Event flag chart and events table
Flow rate graph
Beyond AHI: Apneas and hypopneas in the flow rate graph
Snoring
Flow limitations
Machine reaction to events
Pressure
Leaks
- OSCAR leaks
- Leak Rate Graph: A closer look
Other parameters
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