Thanks and I look forward to hearing what your engineers have to say.
Typical stats at 5 weeks into therapy:
AHI: 5-8
NRI: <1
Leak: 0
Pressure: Currently 12-16, peaking at 15-16 most nights. Pressure plateau ranges 0-10%, probably averages about 3.
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- Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: ?Exhale Puff Index of 31 with full face mask and mouth tape?
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- Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:43 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: ?Exhale Puff Index of 31 with full face mask and mouth tape?
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Re: ?Exhale Puff Index of 31 with full face mask and mouth tape?
Grant - Expiratory puffing occurs when a patient who normally breathes in and out through the nose begins to exhale in short, high-volume puffs through the lips. This breathing pattern can create a poor signal that can interfere with therapy. The IntelliPAP AutoAdjust tracks expiratory puffs, but d...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: ?Exhale Puff Index of 31 with full face mask and mouth tape?
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Re: ?Exhale Puff Index of 31 with full face mask and mouth tape?
Original poster (and anyone else who is puzzled how to interpret a high EPI while using full-face mask)- Has anyone come up with a better explanation? I have been in touch with DeVilbiss and all they'll tell me is "Ask your doctor." They are either unwilling or unable to answer the simple question, ...