Hello everyone. I'm new to this board and will be buying my equipment in the next couple of weeks and could use some recommendations. I have my sleep study info and could use some help interpreting all the figures. What portions of the study should I pay attention to? I travel a lot in my work so will need a lightweight auto setup w/humidifier. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks
Don Saenz
Sanger, TX
Newby Needs Info
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Have you had the titration study, with the CPAP? or just the initial study to diagnose apnea?
After the titration study, the docs will recommend a pressure setting. That makes a difference in what type of machine you want, because some offer higher pressures than others.
The critical numbers from the initial study are your AHI (number of apneas per hour), your oxygen level (average and minimum), and your number of arousals. Those will tell you just how serious your condition is. However, they won't tell you your pressure, since that varies depending on your throat structure etc.
As far as getting a light weight unit, don't let that be your only consideration, because even the standard units pack away in a small carry-on bag. However, there are a couple of battery operated units that you might look at if you will not have electricity available (overnight flights, for example).
Browse through the types of machines and masks on cpap.com. That will give you better ideas of what is available.
Moogy
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After the titration study, the docs will recommend a pressure setting. That makes a difference in what type of machine you want, because some offer higher pressures than others.
The critical numbers from the initial study are your AHI (number of apneas per hour), your oxygen level (average and minimum), and your number of arousals. Those will tell you just how serious your condition is. However, they won't tell you your pressure, since that varies depending on your throat structure etc.
As far as getting a light weight unit, don't let that be your only consideration, because even the standard units pack away in a small carry-on bag. However, there are a couple of battery operated units that you might look at if you will not have electricity available (overnight flights, for example).
Browse through the types of machines and masks on cpap.com. That will give you better ideas of what is available.
Moogy
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CPAPopedia Keywords Contained In This Post (Click For Definition): Titration, CPAP, AHI
Moogy
started bipap therapy 3/8/2006
pre-treatment AHI 102.5;
Now on my third auto bipap machine, pressures 16-20.5
started bipap therapy 3/8/2006
pre-treatment AHI 102.5;
Now on my third auto bipap machine, pressures 16-20.5
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