New CPAP user of about three weeks. So far, I have an average AHI of about 5.5 but would love to use the Oscar data to increase my sleep quality. Could someone look at my data from last night and give opinions? Large increase of AHI last night.
LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
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Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
For the night in question, most of the problems are clear airway events. This could be an indication that you are awakening often. Do you remember awakening several times? How is your sleep hygiene? How much and when do you consume caffeine?
Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
ahoy!kkmcewen wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:52 pmNew CPAP user of about three weeks. So far, I have an average AHI of about 5.5 but would love to use the Oscar data to increase my sleep quality. Could someone look at my data from last night and give opinions? Large increase of AHI last night.
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if it were me, i'd raise that minimum pressure. you can see that the pressure goes above your min setting of 5 and never really goes back down. i would suggest a setting of 7.
this will give the machine a jump on all of those events you're having.
ggod luck!
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Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
Well, not necessarily considering their clear airways with not many obstructives.
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Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
i know they won't fight the clear airways. i was looking at the rest, thinking that the clear airways would dissipate over time.
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people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
Can someone give me some insight to the Cheyene Stokes?
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Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
Re: LEARNING TO USE OSCAR FOR BETTER SLEEP
There is the possibility that some of the central apneas may be treatment-emergent and go away in time.
When newly on PAP therapy, the body breathes more efficiently and blows off more carbon dioxide, which causes the brain to not send out the signal to inhale. When normal CO2 levels resume, the brain sends the signal to inhale.
After the body becomes adjusted, which varies from person to person, the treatment-emergent centrals go away.
The central apnea index is worth keeping an eye on. If centrals stay high, perhaps you will need another type of machine known as ASV. Those are pretty expensive but they will handle centrals.
When newly on PAP therapy, the body breathes more efficiently and blows off more carbon dioxide, which causes the brain to not send out the signal to inhale. When normal CO2 levels resume, the brain sends the signal to inhale.
After the body becomes adjusted, which varies from person to person, the treatment-emergent centrals go away.
The central apnea index is worth keeping an eye on. If centrals stay high, perhaps you will need another type of machine known as ASV. Those are pretty expensive but they will handle centrals.
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