Help understand a new APAP

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plus1hdcp
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Help understand a new APAP

Post by plus1hdcp » Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:12 pm

Need some help in understanding my new machine. I recently updated my machine from a 6 year old Resmed CPAP to an Remstar Auto Aflex with data capability. I ordered a software reader, should arrive this week, but would like to have an idea what number(s) I am looking for.

My pressure setting is set at 11 with +-2 flex

The unit offers several average readouts:
90% pressure is 13 - I can only guess that I am maxing out the set limitation
System Leak 40.4 - Too high? Don't know

Any idea how to reset this data and or reset the card?

I am get the software to read the daily data on the card instead of averages. I will post these numbers once a get a printout to hopefully receive feedback. But until then, I look forward to your comments on what I currently see.

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Re: Help understand a new APAP

Post by Slinky » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:31 am

I have a Resmed rather than a Respironics so I can be much help. However, in regards to your Leak rate: check your mask literature. There is a table graph of the allowed vent rate at various pressures for that mask. Check to see what that rate is for your pressure setting to know whether your current reported leak rate is reasonable or too high.

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Re: Help understand a new APAP

Post by rested gal » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:47 am

plus1hdcp wrote:Any idea how to reset this data and or reset the card?
How to reset the M series machine "weekly"/"monthly" details back to zero, in order to view just last night's results the next day:

viewtopic.php?p=239127#239127

viewtopic/t29141/Resetting-the-data-on-Respironics.html

plus1, do you have the Provider manual for your machine? If not, PM me your email address and I'll be glad to send that to you as a PDF attachment.
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