Even with an auto machine, it's probably a good idea to look at the recorded data. Figure out the minimum pressure needed and set the minimum pressure to that level. That way, the patient doesn't spend part of each CPAP session with too low a pressure. It's also not a bad idea to consider whether you should limit the maximum pressure. Large pressure swings can cause leaks and disturb the patient.heartchakra wrote:So , my father has been trying a CPAP Auto and a Bipap manual machine.
The doctor here said using a CPAP auto negates the need for a titration study to see how much pressure is needed as the machine automatically decides that.
With a manual or auto machine, it's not a bad idea to monitor the data, make small adjustments and monitor the results. That's true even if you do have an in lab PSG sleep test.
A real PSG does do a lot more than any home CPAP machine data does. You may argue that not everyone needs one, but some people do.