Adjusting pressure on CPAP

Hunter1 · Post by **Hunter1** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:32 pm

I just downloaded an instruction sheet on how to change pressure settings to my REMstar Auto M series with A-Flex.

If my machine is an automatic adjusting machine, why should there be any reason to adjust the pressure? Does my machine automatically adjust to what pressure I need, or does it simple adjust within a certain range. For example: 4-12. If I am needing something outside of 12 I am not getting it.

Please advise. I have seen some improvement with my new machine but would like to get better results if possible.

Hunter1

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:38 pm

That's right--the setting establishes the lower and upper limits of your pressure while in APAP mode. The machine will not exceed those settings. For example, when set at 6-12, it will begin therapy at 6 when you turn it on, then it will automatically increase pressure if needed, but will not exceed 12.

"You are getting sleepy . . ."

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:44 pm

On auto if the bottom is set to low it takes to long to get to the pressure to stop the apneas. If the top end is not high enough it won't take care of all of them. Need to be as narrow a range that will still do it's job but still help the comfort level.

Jerry

Bearded_One · Post by **Bearded_One** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:44 pm

Please advise. I have seen some improvement with my new machine but would like to get better results if possible.

You should be working with your doctor before you change your APAP settings.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:28 pm

If you don't have the software to monitor your therapy, you're "flying blind".
Did you have a titrated pressure? Set your machine in CPAP mode to it before you mess with ranges of pressure.
An Auto doesn't "automatically" go to the pressure it needs to take care of an event.

Den

Hunter1 · Post by **Hunter1** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:01 pm

Wolfman

How does one get the software?

Hunter1

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:29 pm

Hunter1 wrote:Wolfman

How does one get the software?

Hunter1

Several sources for the "pieces and parts".

http://www.cpapauction.com/browse/therapy-tracking.html

Sometimes, CPAPAUCTION has the Encore Pro software, too.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle.php?BundleID=64

I've never ordered mine from this next site, but lots have. There are a few tricks to getting the lowest price.....maybe someone else can help you if need be.
http://www.two-factor.com/shop/index.php?productID=115

Den

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:34 pm

Hunter..........

Wulfman is telling it like it is.........Get the software...........and illuminate the process. You're in the dark without it.

Gerald

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:47 pm

It's also important to see that your not mouthbreathing, the software allows you to better see your leak rates and the results. Jim

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:39 am

Here is a link that Sleeep was so kind to post in another thread:

http://www.isohunt.com/torrents/?ihq=Encore+Pro+1.8

(Free to download)