Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
I have my new machine,, I even set up sleepyhead software
However havent figure out to set machine to 6-20 its auto set to 4-20
I have learned to lock card before putting into PC, but the time is off and I keep trying to see what I am doing wrong,, but Ill keep trying,,, so 1st I sleep 3.6 hours and had 3 events, but I know the time is wrong because its saying I went to sleep at 7 not true.. I check time in app everything looks right,, IDK Ill keep trying.
and I don have a clue what all the graphs mean, I will in time
my question is about oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
However havent figure out to set machine to 6-20 its auto set to 4-20
I have learned to lock card before putting into PC, but the time is off and I keep trying to see what I am doing wrong,, but Ill keep trying,,, so 1st I sleep 3.6 hours and had 3 events, but I know the time is wrong because its saying I went to sleep at 7 not true.. I check time in app everything looks right,, IDK Ill keep trying.
and I don have a clue what all the graphs mean, I will in time
my question is about oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
No, a Pulse Ox device is needed for that, cost $ 50 to 100, just another meter, not really required, just one more toy to worry over. Using the software Sleepyhead is much more important. Jim
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
k thank you I own one but not going to sleep with it, also used to have a watch with bp and oxy but dont wear that anymore I lost the charger lol this was all before my auto pap machine
Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
There are two kinds, one gives you the reading in real time, the other one records, that's the kind you want, if you do want one, also one the works with sleepyhead would be nice, I don't use sleepyhead but others can suggest options. I have the CMS 50E, from Cooper Medical, you can go to their site and see what's out there. Mine is 6 years old and either I am going blind or it's really dim. I probably won't replace it. Print is too small. JimMssDarla wrote:k thank you I own one but not going to sleep with it, also used to have a watch with bp and oxy but dont wear that anymore I lost the charger lol this was all before my auto pap machine
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
ok I own the cheap non recording kind,, I bought it cheap only because in my sleep study my ox dropped down to low and I have morning headaches and horrible sweating,,,, was just curious is all
thank you
thank you
Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
Darla you need to raise your min. pressure by at least a couple of notches if not more... closer to 9 than 5. Your symptoms should improve then.
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
It is such a shame we have to "go grey" to get the "clinician's" manual.
It is inaccurately named--as every papper should possess the manual for their OWN MACHINE.
Just go over to apneaboard.org, and request the manual--it is free.
It is inaccurately named--as every papper should possess the manual for their OWN MACHINE.
Just go over to apneaboard.org, and request the manual--it is free.
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
Darn, that sounds like you have untreated Sleep Apnea, better get it checked! JimMssDarla wrote:ok I own the cheap non recording kind,, I bought it cheap only because in my sleep study my ox dropped down to low and I have morning headaches and horrible sweating,,,, was just curious is all
thank you
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
Missdarla, when you said your oxygen levels went to low during the sleep lab test was this before they
tried you with a cpap ? Sometimes they do a sleep study just by it's self, look at the results such
as how many apnias and oxygen levels. Then if there are a lot of apnias and or low oxygen levels
they make you come in for another sleep study where they connect you to a cpap . Usually once
the cpap is set right the oxygen levels will be ok. If it's still to low even using the cpap then they
will often prescribe oxygen to be used with the cpap.
tried you with a cpap ? Sometimes they do a sleep study just by it's self, look at the results such
as how many apnias and oxygen levels. Then if there are a lot of apnias and or low oxygen levels
they make you come in for another sleep study where they connect you to a cpap . Usually once
the cpap is set right the oxygen levels will be ok. If it's still to low even using the cpap then they
will often prescribe oxygen to be used with the cpap.
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
But in fact that's very rare (to need 02 attached).
Darla, you were given lots of advice on the other threads re posting your results, but a good idea now would be to read the info again given in the links to SH as it tells you clearly how to post reports. It's not difficult, but you do need to follow the steps, one at a time. Forget about oxygen for the moment and concentrate on getting your results here. Unfortunately I think a certain poster has confused you with his obsession re oxygen, etc... and you were warned about that early on. Just stick to the basics and we will help you as much as possible.
Darla, you were given lots of advice on the other threads re posting your results, but a good idea now would be to read the info again given in the links to SH as it tells you clearly how to post reports. It's not difficult, but you do need to follow the steps, one at a time. Forget about oxygen for the moment and concentrate on getting your results here. Unfortunately I think a certain poster has confused you with his obsession re oxygen, etc... and you were warned about that early on. Just stick to the basics and we will help you as much as possible.
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
xxyzx wrote:===========Julie wrote:But in fact that's very rare (to need 02 attached).
Darla, you were given lots of advice on the other threads re posting your results, but a good idea now would be to read the info again given in the links to SH as it tells you clearly how to post reports. It's not difficult, but you do need to follow the steps, one at a time. Forget about oxygen for the moment and concentrate on getting your results here. Unfortunately I think a certain poster has confused you with his obsession re oxygen, etc... and you were warned about that early on. Just stick to the basics and we will help you as much as possible.
no poster here has confused her about oxygen
oxygen and arousals are very important
your erroneous warnings are just you being arrogant and a bully
you might help her with basics or at least others here could do that
your answers are always questionable when not provably wrong
but 20-40% of users still have problems even after the AHI is made low
they need more help and you are not the person to give it to them
And you, who doesn't have his apnea under control, are a better person to help?
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
And neither are you.
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Re: Learning my new machine, oxygen levels.. Does it read that?
The current technology cannot measure blood oxygen via a CPAP hose (which is how it takes its readings). You need to connect a finger sensor, as was already stated.