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by russjpaul
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

looks stable - maybe still increase max pressure ?
by russjpaul
Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

I think I see some definite improvements. Feel good too !!
by russjpaul
Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

Looks like it - must have labelled the OSCAR file incorrectly. Here's last night's.....
by russjpaul
Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

No real imporovements to speak of yet guys....is it something that will improve as i get used to the new settings ?

Thanks for the help

R.
by russjpaul
Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

Hmmm. not seeing any improvement so far. Think I just need to get used to the new settings ?
by russjpaul
Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

I'll adjust the Min up to 11 and change the EPR to 3 just out of interest - watch it for a couple of days and see....my headgear was in a terrible state so I replaced that and the seal cushion too so leakage should go down. My o2 stats are normal when up and about; 96 - 98 most of the time....admitt...
by russjpaul
Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

Increased Min Press.to 10.6. AHI index went down but spo2 actually dropped a tiny bit. Maybe increase min pressure to 11.5 ?

Thanks folks - appreciate the help.

R.
by russjpaul
Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

Hi raisedfist ! Thanks so much for your insight. I'm going to increase the low pressure setting by a couple of inches tonight and run the pulse ox too and see what we get tomorrow. The pulse-ox I have is a CMS50FW and it uses Spo2 Assistant. Attached is the graphic summary and oximetry it generated....
by russjpaul
Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Re: Supplemental O2 ?

Sorry for not reading the introductory instructions. :( .

Attached is Sleepyhead with Spo2 reading. do you folks think a small amount of supplemental o2 will help ? I'm 56, 5'11 & 190 lbs and live in Park City, Utah. 7200 feet elevation.
by russjpaul
Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental O2 ?
Replies: 39
Views: 18208

Supplemental O2 ?

Could anyone give me a couple of pointers interpreting my Sleepyhead output. I live at 7200 feet and while my o2 stats are good at sea level, I'm noticing significant drops in spo2 while at home. Could anyone tell me how to arrange my Sleepyhead report so one of you knowledgeable folks might be able...