First night Results

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

First night Results


Statistics:

Product: ResMed S9 AutoSet

10/22/2012

Device Settings:

Therapy Mode: AutoSet
EPR: Full_Time
EPR Level: 3.0 cmH20
Minimum Pressure: 4.0 cmH20 Max: 20.0 cmH20

Pressure - cmH20

Median: 11.2
95th Percentile: 15.4
Max: 19.8

AHI & AI - events/hr

Apnea Index: 4.6
AHI: 5.2
Obstructive: 4.2
Central: 0.2
Hypopnea Index: 0.6

Total Hrs used: 8:23


Hope this makes sense.. Any comments?

[Pugsy]

Commented on in detail within your first thread.

What is the leak number? I asked that question in my response in your other thread.

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

Commented on in detail within your first thread.

What is the leak number? I asked that question in my response in your other thread.

Leak Numbers: L/Min

Median: 0.0 95th Percentile: 6.0 Maximum: 115.2

[Pugsy]

95% of the time your leak was at or below 6 L/min....well below large leak territory of 24 L/min.

You maximum...that is to be expected..you were likely fiddling with the mask getting a good seal. Probably very short brief spikes to that maximum. It will inflate that 95% number though.
I suspect your leak line was quite decent and only showed a few very brief short lived spikes past 24 L/min.

Short version....very good leak number...well within acceptable limits and doesn't look like leaks are going to be much of an issue if you can get that good of a number on the first night. I think mine was worse for my last night.

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

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[Pugsy]

I assume 21:00 was final bed time and the other was testing things out?

For some reason it is showing 10 hours used.....Were you actually asleep until 21:00 when the fireworks began?

I think you are going to find that the minimum of 4 is going to allow more events than you will want to see.
I would be seriously considering increasing it both for comfort and ability to effectively prevent the events.
The machine responds rather quickly to event warning signs but not quickly enough from 4 cm to do a good job.
It doesn't jump from 4 to 10 in a blink of an eye.

If your sleep time didn't start until 21:00 when the fireworks began then your AHI is essentially doubled and more than you will want to see.
You can see what tonight brings but I suspect you are going to need more minimum.

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

I assume 21:00 was final bed time and the other was testing things out?

For some reason it is showing 10 hours used.....Were you actually asleep until 21:00 when the fireworks began?

I think you are going to find that the minimum of 4 is going to allow more events than you will want to see.
I would be seriously considering increasing it both for comfort and ability to effectively prevent the events.
The machine responds rather quickly to event warning signs but not quickly enough from 4 cm to do a good job.
It doesn't jump from 4 to 10 in a blink of an eye.

If your sleep time didn't start until 21:00 when the fireworks began then your AHI is essentially doubled and more than you will want to see.
You can see what tonight brings but I suspect you are going to need more minimum.

I went to bed just before 21H00, earlier in the day, that was a nap..

In 10 days I will be going back to the Sleep Clinic, I will mention the 4cm thing to them. What do you think would be a good startup pressure?
By the way, thanks for your replies

[Pugsy]

What do you think would be a good startup pressure?

If your median stays the same and the 95% stays the same over the next few nights...probably around 8 or 9.
I know they do things a little differently in Canada and they may have set the machine wide open on purpose to get an idea where it needs to be and then re-evaluate pressure needs when you go back.
For sure need to talk to them about that minimum.

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

What do you think would be a good startup pressure?

If your median stays the same and the 95% stays the same over the next few nights...probably around 8 or 9.
I know they do things a little differently in Canada and they may have set the machine wide open on purpose to get an idea where it needs to be and then re-evaluate pressure needs when you go back.
For sure need to talk to them about that minimum.

Ok. I will inform myself when I go see them. I will get back to you on this subject. Thanks for your help

[tattooyu]

I think 8 or 9 cm H20 pressure is a really good place to start as a minimum for you. Definitely ask them about it. Then, use the machine for a 2-3 weeks and fine tune your pressure settings, assuming leaks are under control first.

Keep up the good work!

[lazer]

Just wanted to say Welcome Paul. I'm an ex-trucker and while I didn't have my sleep apnea diagnosed till well after I was off the road, I can certainly feel for what you are going through. Looks like you have a pretty good handle on things for just starting out. Good job!

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

Thanks Lazer, appreciate it

[PaulB1979_CANADA]

Just woke up from my 3rd night, wooow!
I feel awesome. Im falling in love with this thing Full of energy, ready to Rock 'N Roll. In the truck its so dry, not anymore. Heading down I81 South from Harrisburg PA, going to Atlanta GA to deliver.

Have a great day everyone!

Paul