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quilterB
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Post by quilterB » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:24 am

This may seem like a stupid question, but here goes. I hope to have my software today and use it for the first time tonight. I still get up at least once a night. Do I turn off the machine or just disconnect the hose from my mask. How does this affect the leak numbers? Never had to think about it before. Thanks, Linda


wolftracker
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turn off the machine

Post by wolftracker » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:47 am

other wise you leak rate will go crazy

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Post by greyhound » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:14 am

I had the same question when I got my auto. I agree with wolftracker - turn it off when you take your "break"


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Post by Goofproof » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:25 am

And turn the machine off before you remove the mask. You will show a open spot in the data, but the numbers will be right. Also in Encore Pro there is a place to set the start time for the night, so you won't have the night break into two days, it's in demographics. Jim

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