HOSE IT GOING?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:00 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:19hrs
AHI: 1.5
AI: 0.4
Leak: 9L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 284 - 510
Mask: Quattro (no strap).
Mask fit: Excellent *****

Comments: I haven't used the liner or the strap.

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:10 am

Last night:
Usage: 6:57hrs
AHI: 0.8
AI: 0.1
Leak: 13L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 296 - 626
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Excellent *****

Comments: I am using a bandaid to protect my nose. The bandaid seems to be working but it depends on positioning it in the right place on my nose. I no longer use either the Pad-a-Cheek liner or strap - after three months I have concluded that they are not effective for me.

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:08 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:25hrs
AHI: 3.2
AI: 0.9
Leak: 24L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 303 - 555
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Excellent *****

Comments: Very tired this morning. Lots of exercise yesterday in Gleanndaloch.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:43 am

Last night:
Usage: 6:22hrs
AHI: 0.9
AI: 0.3
Leak: 8L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 340 - 548
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Excellent *****

Comments: Lots of alcohol - wine, sambuca, Guinness - but yet the numbers are very low.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:50 am

Last night:
Usage: 7:28hrs
AHI: 6.9 (BIG spike)
AI: 2.0
Leak: 24L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 264 - 590
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: Unusually big spike in the AI and AHI numbers - not sure what that is all about. Lot of twitching of my left eyelid - sign of bad sleep stress?

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:53 am

Last night:
Usage: 7:56hrs
AHI: 0.3
AI: 0.0
Leak: 9L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 264 - 590
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Excellent *****

Comments: Everything seems to be back to normal.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:28 am

Last night:
Usage: 7:16hrs
AHI: 4.8
AI: 2.4
Leak: 14L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 284 - 696
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: Restless night.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:19 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:13hrs
AHI: 0.9
AI: 0.1
Leak: 21L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 323 - 517
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: AHI is up and down. Last night it was down.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:38 am

Last night:
Usage: 5:34hrs (up early for flight home)
AHI: 0.5
AI: 0.1
Leak: 19L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 308 - 581
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Good ***

Comments: Going home to California today.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:19 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:55hrs
AHI: 1.1
AI: 0.3
Leak: 13L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 303 - 485
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: Slept in my own bed last night. I woke up once that I was aware of but went back to sleep.
Reset the time and date.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:07 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:51hrs (includes nap)
Leak: 23L/min
AHI: 1.5
AI: 0.6
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 315 - 549
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Good ***

Comments: Napping on and off all day yesterday. Restless night. Woke up many times.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:41 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:10hrs (includes nap)
Leak: 26L/min
AHI: 0.9
AI: 0.1
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 320 - 552
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Good ***

Comments:

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:57 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:54hrs (no nap)
Leak: 17L/min
AHI: 0.7
AI: 0.1
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 312 - 518
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: Very frustrated!! I called the DME on Friday to download data to review before my doctors appointment on Monday. I also wanted to get a new mask. The wonderful RT I had been working with no longer works for Apria. I have to make an appointment to be seen by them. Since I didn't already have an appointment they couldn't deal with me. I will have a sore nose for at least another three days. I really don't see the benefit of this "therapy".

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:33 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:20hrs
Leak: 14L/min
AHI: 1.0
AI: 0.2
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 302 - 541
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: I will be seeing the sleep doctor today. This is what I want to talk about:
1. New mask/sore on nose/what mask was used during PSG
2. Copy of sleep studies
3: Data capable machine
4: Why do I still feel tired
5: Overnight oxymetry - do I need supplemental oxygen
6: Heart connection to CSR and CSA - PVCs

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:39 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:31hrs
Leak: 16L/min
AHI: 0.7
AI: 0.0
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10
VT: 303 - 563
Mask: Quattro.
Mask fit: Very good ****

Comments: I got a new mask from the sleep doctor to try. It is a Mirage Liberty. Unfortunately, the machine didn't recognize it. I had massive leaking and had to revert back to the Quattro.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"