21 Charts in Encore Pro Analyzer - which to take to Dr.?

engrdad · Post by **engrdad** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:55 am

There are lots of charts / graphs / etc... on EPA. What are the typical charts that most take to their appointment with their sleep doctor? I can't imagine him taking the time to review all 21 charts.

Thanks.... Barry

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:41 am

The one that means the most to me....is located in a pull-down menue under the heading "Pressure".

It is the "Pressure vs AHI" chart in "line" format......and it helps me find my "sweet spot".....meaning, those (2) pressure settings (high and low) that give me the best (lowest) AHI score.....with the greatest amount of comfort.

That one chart is the one I'd take to my doctor....IF he wanted to see a chart.

Gerald

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:59 am

I have been taking taking three or four with a range of two or three months. To prove compliance I take the usage chart. Then the AHI to show him how I am doing along with the AS (Time in Apnea). If I am running in Auto Mode I also take the Pressure chart. Most of the time I run in straight CPAP mode because I find that I do better on a straight pressure so in that case I don't print the pressure chart.

Jerry

krousseau · Post by **krousseau** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:20 pm

On a recent trip to sleep clinic they asked for 90% pressure, average pressure, RDI, & leak rate. I don't take compliance data. As 6ptstar said take data for 30-60 days. A week is almost useless-unless you know it is typical for you.

If the DME needs compliance data for insurance I send them the compliance info only-no other data.

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