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by WEK
Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbee with AVAPS Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 4560

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...
by WEK
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...
by WEK
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

Pugsy wrote: One question though..... Leak 55 L/min...how do you have Encore Pro software set up to report leak?
Encore Pro is reporting "Total Leak".
by WEK
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...
by WEK
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...