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- Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:02 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
- Replies: 24
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Re: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
As I indicated initially, I'm new to this whole thing and do not understand all of the terminology. So bear with me as I learn. According to my sleep study report, I "underwent an AVAPS titration study". My prescription was for given "for AVAPS with maximum IPAP pressure of 30, minimum IPAP pressure...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:16 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4560
Re: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
tidal volume of 700mL And the doctor prescribed 700ml because you are 10 feet tall? The 700ml should be stretching your lungs a bit. I don't blame you if it hurts!! So, you're saying that it should be something less than 700mL? My 10 day average is ~650mL. Maybe that's why I wake up at 4am with a t...
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4560
Re: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
Encore Pro is reporting "Total Leak".Pugsy wrote: One question though..... Leak 55 L/min...how do you have Encore Pro software set up to report leak?
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4560
Re: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
I was able to get Encore Pro and it is working fine. That takes care of Concern #3. It appears that Concern #1 is normal. I'll just have to get used to it I guess. It just feels a little weird at 2am. All of the graphs have fairly flat lines, so it appears to be working. My AHI last night was 5.4 an...
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:50 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4560
Newbee with AVAPS Questions
I'm new to this forum and to sleep apnea therapy, so please bear with me as i struggle to figure this all out. I had my sleep study done twice, once with CPAP and BiPap, the second using AVAPS. The doctor's report indicated an "Epworth sleepiness score of 14/24, with BMI of 48.2. Study revealed seve...