apologies newbie question

[bcolenj]

ok, so I've been using a ResMed S9 for a few months now, was an adjustment at first but I'm getting there. Anyway, I've searched the newbie section and forums in general and couldn't find a post specific to my question...so here it goes. I recently installed ResScan and want to check my data on my own, issue I have is that I don't want this to be apparent to my Dr. or DME. It's been a real struggle with them so far in getting them to involve me in the management of my therapy, so I've decided to go around them since they aren't being cooperative. Like I already stated I don't want them to be able to tell them I'm monitoring my data independently, I'm currently looking for another Dr. and once he/she is found will decide on the DME.

So to get to the point Can I download a copy of the data for my review but leave the data on the sd card without there being any indicator the data is being downloaded?

[Pugsy]

Yes, taking the SD card out of the machine to download and view the reports doesn't do anything to the SD card.
There's no way that anyone can tell that you have done that and have ResScan unless you tell them.
ResScan doesn't do anything to the SD card when it downloads from it. All files are left untouched unless you tell ResScan to tell the machine to change something and that takes specific work...you won't be doing it by accident.

[drifterdon]

bcolenj, that is a great question.
I know there is a little tab to write protect the card also. Maybe right protecting it before reading in your computer then changing it back before putting back in the S9.

I put my SD card into my computer this morning for use with Encore Basic, and noticed a file on it that looks like it was created by Encore.
It may have been there all along , I don't know but I plan on write protecting it every time from now on.

[jaybeem]

If you are using a MAC, you have to write-protect the SD card. Otherwise your MAC will write a file to the card, which you don't want it to do.

[Sheriff Buford]

You mentioned that "it has been a struggle with them" (your sleep doctor), and you don't want them to know you are monitoring your data. I'm a little curious, as why this would be an issue? When I take my auto to the shop, I usually have a subtle way of letting the guy know that I sorta know my way around an auto engine. This protects me me being over-charged and lets him know he needs to be on top of his game. Who gives a flip what they "think"? I have never been referred to a sleep doctor, and I would love to sit and chat with one.... Jist' sayin'

Sheriff

[JDS74]

Since you have been having difficulties getting your doctor to "allow" you more participation in your own therapy, you're making the right choice to move on.

When you find the new one, it might make sense to just show up with your ResScan reports and questions about how you can do better, what adjustments make sense, etc.

The DME you use is entirely up to you. So if you are not comfortable with making changes to your settings after discussing the issues with your doctor, finding an RT that you do trust is very important.

[bcolenj]

You mentioned that "it has been a struggle with them" (your sleep doctor), and you don't want them to know you are monitoring your data. I'm a little curious, as why this would be an issue? When I take my auto to the shop, I usually have a subtle way of letting the guy know that I sorta know my way around an auto engine. This protects me me being over-charged and lets him know he needs to be on top of his game. Who gives a flip what they "think"? I have never been referred to a sleep doctor, and I would love to sit and chat with one.... Jist' sayin'

Sheriff

Sheriff...it's been a struggle because I have been dropping hints that I know my way around the machine, without software to this point because they think I can't get into the on machine clinician display. I've asked them to turn on the functionality repeatedly and they have been evasive to close to lying about the machines capability to report on the lcd screen.

Prior to my diagnosis I'd never been to a sleep doctor either and I would love to sit and chat to one too I'm being sarcastic but he doesn't really discuss my therapy, detail of sleep study reports, and detail of reports with machine. I attempt to have a conversation about these topics but, let's just say he doesn't seem to want to have a lot of back and forth conversation. I've put up with him because the results from the sleep study were off the charts (and from lurking around the forums prior to registering I haven't seen anyone with numbers as high as mine were) and he was highly recommended. After three months I'm about done with him. This site has a wealth of knowledge and I've used it to educate myself so that I can discuss with the Dr. but seems it's not to be.

As I originally said I want to be a participant in my therapy, which has been going well, and not just a sleep dummy they study and adjust settings on.

[Sheriff Buford]

It really appears to me that this sleep doctor is almost useless.Especially if he makes you feel this way. I would find another one. Ask the new one from the git-go if you can intelligently discuss your therapy, your machine and your health conditions. You don't need a DME or doctor to tell you how your machine works and what the bells and whistles are. PM me with your email address, and I will send you the clinical manual. The clinical manual shows you how to tweak your machine. Or, look up Pugsy's profile. She has the manual on her "howdy-doody" page. Work all your issues here. We can help you get the maximum benefit of your therapy.

Sheriff

[BlackSpinner]

Sheriff...it's been a struggle because I have been dropping hints that I know my way around the machine, without software to this point because they think I can't get into the on machine clinician display. I've asked them to turn on the functionality repeatedly and they have been evasive to close to lying about the machines capability to report on the lcd screen.

Prior to my diagnosis I'd never been to a sleep doctor either and I would love to sit and chat to one too I'm being sarcastic but he doesn't really discuss my therapy, detail of sleep study reports, and detail of reports with machine. I attempt to have a conversation about these topics but, let's just say he doesn't seem to want to have a lot of back and forth conversation. I've put up with him because the results from the sleep study were off the charts (and from lurking around the forums prior to registering I haven't seen anyone with numbers as high as mine were) and he was highly recommended. After three months I'm about done with him. This site has a wealth of knowledge and I've used it to educate myself so that I can discuss with the Dr. but seems it's not to be.

As I originally said I want to be a participant in my therapy, which has been going well, and not just a sleep dummy they study and adjust settings on.

Once you are compliant (90 days) and they got paid by the insurance company there is no reason to play their games (assuming you are in the USA). Get a copy of your sleep data and prescription and tell them to do their job or they are fired.

[Guest]

You mentioned that "it has been a struggle with them" (your sleep doctor), and you don't want them to know you are monitoring your data. I'm a little curious, as why this would be an issue? When I take my auto to the shop, I usually have a subtle way of letting the guy know that I sorta know my way around an auto engine. This protects me me being over-charged and lets him know he needs to be on top of his game. Who gives a flip what they "think"? I have never been referred to a sleep doctor, and I would love to sit and chat with one.... Jist' sayin'

Sheriff

Sheriff...it's been a struggle because I have been dropping hints that I know my way around the machine, without software to this point because they think I can't get into the on machine clinician display. I've asked them to turn on the functionality repeatedly and they have been evasive to close to lying about the machines capability to report on the lcd screen.

Prior to my diagnosis I'd never been to a sleep doctor either and I would love to sit and chat to one too I'm being sarcastic but he doesn't really discuss my therapy, detail of sleep study reports, and detail of reports with machine. I attempt to have a conversation about these topics but, let's just say he doesn't seem to want to have a lot of back and forth conversation. I've put up with him because the results from the sleep study were off the charts (and from lurking around the forums prior to registering I haven't seen anyone with numbers as high as mine were) and he was highly recommended. After three months I'm about done with him. This site has a wealth of knowledge and I've used it to educate myself so that I can discuss with the Dr. but seems it's not to be.

As I originally said I want to be a participant in my therapy, which has been going well, and not just a sleep dummy they study and adjust settings on.

Sheriff. Thanks, I got the clinicians manual when I finally registered here and searched around a bit.