Here are my numbers, can anyone tell me what they mean?

[bethlori]

OSA 790.53, respirtory disturbance index = 93.2 events/hour
Low saturation = 78%
Sleep efficiency 73%
14.4% stages 3-4 sleep but only 4.7% REM

Obstructive Apnea = 58
Mixed apnea = 0
Centrla apnea = 0
Hypopnea = 150
Medicare Hypopneas = 74
RDI = 45.0
Medicare AHI = 28.5
Average awake O2 saturation = 96.0

[pedroski]

Hi Beth,

I'm not sure about the Medicare bits, perhaps that's what's required for Medicare rebates or something like that?

OSA 790.53,
respiratory disturbance index = 93.2 events/hour

Respiratory-Disturbance Index (RDI): The number of apneas (obstructive, central, or Mixed) plus hypopneas per hour of total sleep time, as determined by all-night polysomnography.

Low saturation = 78%

Level of blood oxygen saturation, the higher the better.


Sleep efficiency 73%

Sleep Efficiency The proportion of sleep in the episode potentially filled by sleep (i.e., the ration of total sleep time to time in bed) or Sleep Efficiency= Total sleep time multiplied by time in bed.

14.4% stages 3-4 sleep but only 4.7% REM

Sleep Stages: Distinctive stages of sleep, best demonstrated by polysomnographic recordings of the electroencephalogram, electrooculogram, and electromyogram.

Sleep Stage 1 (NREM Stage 1): A stage of NREM sleep that occurs at sleep onset or that follows arousal from sleep stages 2,3,4, or REM. It consists of a relatively low-voltage electroencephalographic recording with mixed frequency, mainly theta activity , and alpha activity of less than 50% of the scoring epoch. It contains electroencephalographic vertex waves and slow rolling eye movements and no sleep spindles, K complexes, or REMs. Stage 1 sleep normally represents 4% to 5% of the major sleep episode.

Sleep Stage 2 (NREM Stage 2): A stage of NREM sleep characterized by the presence of sleep spindles and K complexes present in a relatively low-voltage, mixed-frequency electroencephalographic background; high-voltage delta waves may comprise up to 20% of stage 2 epochs. Stage 2 sleep usually accounts for 45% TO 55% of the major sleep episode.

Sleep Stage 3 (NREM Stage 3): A stage of NREM sleep defined by at least 20% and not more than 50% of the episode consisting of electoencephalographic waves less than 2 Hz and more than 75 uV (height-amplitude delta waves). This is also known as a “delta” sleep stage. In combination with stage 4, it constitutes “deep” NREM sleep or slow-wave sleep; this stage is often combined with stage 4 NREM sleep stage 3/4 because of the lack of documented physiologic differences between the two stages. Stage 3 sleep usually appears only in the first third of the sleep episode and usually comprises 4% to 6% of total sleep time.

Sleep Stage 4 (NREM Stage 4): All statements concerning NREM sleep stage 3 apply to sleep stage 4 except that high-voltage, electoencephalographic slow waves persist during 50% or more of the epoch in stage 4 sleep. NREM sleep terrors, and confessional-arousal episodes generally begin in stage 4 or during arousals from this stage.

Sleep Stage REM: The stage of sleep with the highest brain activity, characterized by enhanced brain metabolism and vivid hallucinatory imagery of dreaming. There are spontaneous rapid eye movements, resting muscle activity is suppressed, and awakening threshold to nonsignificant stimuli is high. The electroencephalogram awakening threshold to nonsignificant stimuli is high. The electroencephalogram is a low-voltage, mixed-frequency, nonalpha record. REM sleep is usually 20% to 25% of total sleep time. It is also called “paradoxical sleep”

Obstructive Apnea = 58

Mixed apnea = 0

Centrla apnea = 0

Obstructive apnea is secondary to upper-airway obstruction; central apnea is associated with a cessation of all respiratory movements (your brain isn’t sending the signal); mixed apnea has both central and obstructive components.

Hypopnea = 150

Hypopnea: An episode of shallow breathing (airflow reduced by at least 50%) during sleep, lasting 10 seconds or longer, usually associated with a fall in blood oxygen saturation.

Medicare Hypopneas = 74

RDI = 45.0 See above

Medicare AHI = 28.5

Average awake O2 saturation = 96.0

See above.

There's heaps oif info on sleep studies on the forum. This is perhaps the best:

http://www.sleepservicesofjasper.com/1- ... dy%20terms

Peter

[bethlori]

Thanks Peter but even though I'm a smart cookie it's just too much information for me to digest. Can you tell me how my numbers stand in relation to someone with no OSA. My study starts out saying that I have severe OSA. I'm just curious in relation to others here

[Linda3032]

To put it simply, your report shows: Obstructive Apnea = 58

Anything of 5 or below is considered normal. Anything over 40 is considered severe. I also have severe - like you.

[harikarishimari]

Here are my numbers, can anyone tell me what they mean?

OSA 790.53, respirtory disturbance index = 93.2 events/hour

It's normal to have a hard time accessing your emotions. When you don't want to cry, the tears flow, and when you try to cry, you can't. But today you take control and feel how you want to feel.

Low saturation = 78%

You make friends with the powerful. Don't accept everything offered to you, and maintain a casual distance. You'll be respected and seen as someone who also has assets to contribute.

Sleep efficiency 73% 14.4% stages 3-4 sleep but only 4.7% REM

You've always wanted to live the glamorous life and create it using ingenuity and imagination. Those qualities will take you further than mere dollars are able. Trust your whims.

Obstructive Apnea = 58

Your intuition is keen. When the universe gives you a sign, read it. If a spider walks across your desk while you're doing business over the phone, this is no coincidence. Attribute meaning to the action.

Mixed apnea = 0

You're validated in many ways this year. You find people who admire your kookiness, appreciate your enthusiasm and praise your originality. A creative choice leads to a new revenue stream in March.

Centrla apnea = 0

Love and travel are linked in May. July brings greater understanding and support from your family. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 49, 33, 18, 42 and 6.

Hypopnea = 150

You could get a lot of bills paid and errands run. Or you could devote your time to weaving secrets, singing your passions and painting colorful tales. In the end, the latter will be more productive.

Medicare Hypopneas = 74

It is said that each person carries the memories of thousands of ancestors before him. You're so connected to your humanity now. You can practically dream the dreams of your great-grandmother.

RDI = 45.0

A new project starts. Right after your initial wave of enthusiasm comes fear and anticipation. They're all valid feelings. Power through in spite of your apprehension. Create momentum.

Medicare AHI = 28.5

In all things, make sure the coast is clear before you proceed. Impatience is dangerous. Take your time so that your way is smooth and your manner delightful.

Average awake O2 saturation = 96.0

Your eyes are wide open to the full range of beauty and ugliness in the world. Ultimately, you are responsible for what you see. Look toward the sunny side of the street.

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Hope that helps ! .

-HKS

[pedroski]

Hi Beth,

Yes you do have severe OSA, but there is a wide range of figures amongst the members here. The good thing is that you have been diagnosed, and are now being treated, and also that you found your way to a good support site like this one. The other thing to consider is that this sleep study is without pap. Once you're on cpap your figures will be much lower and you're getting much more oxygen.

You might like to PM Chris regarding this. He's a Polysomnographer and is willing to field questions by PM.

His forum handle is Sleeptech and his PM is privmsg.php?mode=post&u=14793

Peter

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[pedroski]

Hi HKS,



CLASSIC

Peter

[bethlori]

Thanks again Peter and Linda.

harikarishimari...I have no idea what all that means, I'm too new to this forum to "get it". I can't tell if you are serious or kidding

[pedroski]

Beth,

HKS is kidding, he's explaining the "mystical meaning" of the numbers!!

Peter

[bethlori]

Beth,

HKS is kidding, he's explaining the "mystical meaning" of the numbers!!

Peter

I'm afraid I'm not in the joking mood since having to use this machine and finding out I have a serious condition...takes some getting used to

[pedroski]

I understand that Beth and it is a serious condition, no one's making light of it, but you will improve greatly under pap. A sense of humour is one of our greatest tools when you have to wear a vacuum cleaner to bed every night. Good luck mate.

Peter

[bethlori]

VERY true Peter and I'm usually a positive person but this "condition" has really taken a toll on me in addition to not feelign well this week and being a bit dissapointed that I'm not feeling better with the machine. I thought it would be instant. I'm just happy I found this place

[blarg]

It takes a while to recoup the sleep debt, and of course your setup will evolve to become more comfortable as you figure out what's going on.

You'll enjoy this I think:
cpaptalk-articles/CPAP-stages-feeling-good.html

[Snoredog]

Thanks again Peter and Linda.

harikarishimari...I have no idea what all that means, I'm too new to this forum to "get it". I can't tell if you are serious or kidding

Is this the Chinese year of the ... calculator??

[bethlori]

Oh by G-d Blarg...that was cathartic!!! I feel like you have given me a great and wonderful gift by reading that. Thank you so much