Before Tx 10:10p-12:17a A + HI = 149.5, RERA - 68.7, Hypopneas - 172, OSA - 181, Central - 1, Mixed - 16, O2 Sat:Mean- 87.4%, Lowest 75%, Waking 96%, No supine events as there was no supine sleep, No REM sleep, Sleep efficiency -84%, Sleep continuity -75.5 TA/hr asleep, Sleep depth: Stage1 NREM-25....

I have been using the PAPcap for one week & it is by far the best chin strap I have tried. At first I thought it was a bit pricey but if you add up the cost of buying a chin strap & headgear separately...it is cheaper. It doesn't get stretched during the night like the neoprene straps do. The neck s...

When I had a colonoscopy I told the nursing staff ahead of time that I stop breathing when I am not fully awake and conscious, and I need a machine to keep my airway open. I showed and explained (and had a friend along for afterwards) and the machine was on my face and working properly when I woke....

Please also keep in mind a person with sleep apnea reacts differently to narcotics, they can't use as much without it affecting their respiratory effort. I work on a general surgery floor and we INSIST on you bringing your CPAP and being compliant with it. I can't tell you the number of patients th...

Loosianagirl, I can see that you are going to be a great addition to this forum!! How does that Soyola FFM hold up to your high pressures? I'm still looking for a mask that I don't have to strap down so tight my teeth hurt. Bev Bev, The Soyala has been the softest and most comfortable, however I do...

docfox, The way I understand obstructive Sleep Apnea is that you will need your CPAP machine even WITH oxygen. The oxygen can't get to your lungs if your throat is closed. There usually is a place on your mask where oxygen can be fed. The next time you go into the hospital, take your CPAP and make ...

As someone just said, they, don't seem to know much, if anything, about O.S.A. Two weeks ago I had a operation, I should really have stayed overnight due to OSA but as I was pretty sure no one would hook me up, or keep much of an eye on me, I elected to have day surgery. I told everyone in sight th...

It shows the ignorance of the medical profession that they think it is ok for a person in a hospital to sleep without CPAP without even finding out how bad their Apnea actually is. Someone who had mild apnea might be ok but anyone over that should always be on a machine. Especially since your body ...

Other possible hanging material - Some styles of shower curtain rings are a possibility to use to hang from the loops at the ends of the IV pole to slide the hose thru. Wow! I never thought of using shower curtain rings...great idea. P.S. - Seems most I've talked with who frequent thrifts shops know...

SharkBait wrote:
When allergies are messing with me I like to put a dab of Vicks vapor rub on a paper towel next to the intake.

Sharkbait,
I think the Vick's is a great idea, I'm going to try it tonight.