Ramp Time

trip68 · Post by **trip68** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:21 pm

I have my ramp time at 20 minutes.
It gives me a little time to get settled in before the full pressure.

How long do I leave it at 20 minutes?
Do I ever set it for 15, 10 or 5 minutes ?

Janknitz · Post by **Janknitz** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:38 pm

At some point you will get used to the pressure, and start to find that the ramp bothers you because it will make you feel like you are suffocating. Most of us used ramp less than a week.

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:39 pm

Decreasing the ramp time is not necessarily a marker of cpap experience or maturity. It does turn out that some do decide they no longer want or need it. Since it's a comfort feature, it really is personal preference, but not without some considerations. I continue to use it for a very short time at nearly my prescribed pressure. Why? I tend to cough and fidget with the mask when I first lay down, and I don't want that to affect my data. Otherwise I wouldn't care either way. Not sure about all machines but I think I can safely say most don't include ramp data in the calculations for AHI and leaks (if you are using a data capable machine that is).

When considering whether to use the ramp, at what pressure, and for how long, do consider how long it takes you to fall asleep. I wouldn't want to be in ramp very long while asleep because that is not a therapeutic pressure. Also, too low a ramp pressure can make it difficult to relax if you feel like it's hard to breathe. Not good for someone struggling to get used to this treatment.

HoseCrusher · Post by **HoseCrusher** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:47 pm

If you know how long it takes you to fall asleep you can set the ramp time so that it gets to full pressure just after you fall asleep.

I have my ramp set for 15 minutes. I turn the machine on and let the humidifier water warm up for about half of that time, then put the mask on and usually fall asleep during the last half of the ramp.

The difficulty with this is if you happen to get up in the middle of the night and shut your machine off. This means that you have to go through the whole ramp time again, and some people find this uncomfortable. The alternative is to reduce the ramp time.

Many people don't use the ramp feature at all.

B_4 · Post by **B_4** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:30 pm

I ramp for 20 min when I get in bed and read. If I get up at night I set the ramp to 5 minutes

sleeplessinaz · Post by **sleeplessinaz** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:37 pm

My ramp is turned off!!! I think I used it for a day--- the ramp bothers me because it makes me feel like I am suffocating.

Carrie

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:17 pm

Never used a ramp, never used train wheels on my bike as a kid, dad just told me not to hit a tree or get run over, the rest was up to me.

I started treatment at a pressure of 14.5 CM after my chest was opened up. Jim

rosiefrosie · Post by **rosiefrosie** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:26 pm

I used my ramp for about a week, then shut it off as I got use to my pressure. It really is a matter of personal preference.

rosie

jlk · Post by **jlk** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:33 pm

Can't ramp...feels like Im suffocating. Didn't use for more than 5 minutes on first night of hosin' it. I like air, ac blowin in my face while driving, windows open in house in summer with fans moving air, laying awake in bed in morning with mask on, must be canine-sapien. john............night all!

Roman Hokie · Post by **Roman Hokie** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:29 am

No ramp for me, thanks. Used it for a week then realized, "I fall asleep in about 2 minutes; let's get this party started!"

However, I DO use the EPR of 3.

mars · Post by **mars** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:20 am

Hi Trip68

You will find more information at -

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=54482&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... =mars+ramp

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55010&p=514359&hili ... mp#p514359

cheers

Mars

copernicus · Post by **copernicus** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:25 am

I have only been using the cpap for two nights, and i have set the ramp for 5 minutes only. it was initially at 20 minutes, but i found myself waiting for the air flow to kick in before trying to sleep. I actually find the air flow soothing....it is the mask i am trying to get used to.

Mimmie · Post by **Mimmie** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:27 am

I have asthma/copd/allergies. I fought with it for 2 weeks. Turned off the ramp and was good to go finally. I think that mine was on 20 minutes when I first got the machine.

trip68 · Post by **trip68** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:55 pm

copernicus wrote:I have only been using the cpap for two nights, and i have set the ramp for 5 minutes only. it was initially at 20 minutes, but i found myself waiting for the air flow to kick in before trying to sleep. I actually find the air flow soothing....it is the mask i am trying to get used to.

The mask does takes time to get used to. It will be the hardest thing to adjust to during your treatment. I am on my third week and I feel like Superman, but still fight the mask sometimes at night with leaks. Good luck with your therapy ! Let us know if you need any help.

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