Sleepyhead Daily Report

As some of you are aware, I was recently moved to a BiPAP due to high clear airways. Here is my last nights Sleepyhead report. Even though I have a high AHI, it is really due to 2 periods of time that equates to a little over an hour, out of a nearly9 hour night. Would you consider this a major problem, or should I ask to be tested for an ASV. See my other post for more details about this. viewtopic/t73836/Picking-up-my-BiPAP-to ... fully.html This data was similar to what I was getting on the CPAP with a similarly low pressure. If I increase it (CPAP or BiPAP), the clear airways increase.

As for the fairly high leaks, I'm using a nasal pillow and sometimes my moth opens during the night. I've noticed the leaks correspond to when I move to a supine position. I've been looking to get a chin strap.

The last four graphs (Rep. rate, Tidal Volume, Minute Vent, Insp. Time), I'm unsure how to read these. Could you tell me how to interpret these???

Are you absolutely certain that there is zero chance that you were awake or semi awake during those 2 periods of truckloads of clear airway events?

xm41907 wrote:The last four graphs (Rep. rate, Tidal Volume, Minute Vent, Insp. Time), I'm unsure how to read these. Could you tell me how to interpret these???

These graphs point to values that have a high degree of variations in a "normal range".
If you search for each individually on the web you can find them in the Wiki with "normals".
Like Tidal Volume. Ignore the spikes on the graphs. Norms will vary between men, women, height, live at sea level or high in the mountains..etc. I am short (5') female and my general baseline tidal volume is in the low 400s. I have no lung issues to compromise things. For me..my norm is a bit below the "average" norm. If you zoom in closer you will see a straighter tidal volume line and have a better indication what it general runs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_volume

Same thing with the other values. You can search the web and read what they mean and get an idea about what the "norm" is but realize that all these values can and will have considerable variations between people.