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by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nothing Fits - Mask Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 2393

Re: Nothing Fits - Mask Advice

Try the fisher and paykel eson.
I have not had one patient where it doesn't seal. Even with moustaches
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can an ASV be made to perform as a BiLevel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Can an ASV be made to perform as a BiLevel?

Yes it can, but how come you want to? ASV is prescribed for central apneas and cheyne stokes breathing. Bilevel is more for hypoventilation (when you have problems with your lungs and can't get rid of carbon dioxide) Bilevel and ASV are completely different machines and are treating different disord...
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My last 30 Day Report
Replies: 6
Views: 923

Re: My last 30 Day Report

Looks great.
I wouldn't be too concerned about AHI of 6. People without sleep apnea can have an AHI of almost 5. (Anything under 5 is normal)

If you're feeling tired or waking up, maybe speak to your doctor. He might tweak the pressure a little. But looks like you're going good
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S9 AHI affected by bathroom breaks?
Replies: 8
Views: 1567

Re: Resmed S9 AHI affected by bathroom breaks?

Concerning yourself about an AHI less than 5 is not needed
I don't have sleep apnea, and my AHI would be close to 5.

It's completely normal to have a few events.

Are the central apneas apparent most nights? Under 5 an hour is normal. I note you had them higher than this - is this every night?
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Maximizing my CPAP effort
Replies: 5
Views: 688

Re: Maximizing my CPAP effort

A hypopnea is just as serious as an apnea. Your oxygen desaturation can drop just as low as an apnea, if not lower. Both also disturb your sleep by causing you to arouse. There's basically no difference between them. Wouldn't be surprised if the scoring rules one day change to combine them into the ...
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Maximizing my CPAP effort
Replies: 5
Views: 688

Re: Maximizing my CPAP effort

I really don't recommend following your data so closely. Our head physician likens it to weighing yourself several times a day. There's no point. An AHI of 5 is great. Really, the only reason you would need to check your data is if you were feeling tired again. Or you suspected leak etc. It's too ea...
by sleepstar
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BREEZE Nasal Pillows Mask Discontinued?NEW MASK SUGGESTIONS?
Replies: 14
Views: 5877

Re: BREEZE Nasal Pillows Mask Discontinued?NEW MASK SUGGESTIONS?

I haven't seen a breeze in years!

Check out the fisher and paykel pilairo, or the swift fx.