DreamStation 2 & AHI

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DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by Steptoe » Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:20 pm

I was just delivered the DreamStation 2 replacement and I used it for the first time last night after entering my prescribed settings. My AHI was 6.2. I bought a Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle about a month ago because of concerns relating to the DreamStation 1 recall. My AHI over the last month with the SleepStyle was 2.47. Prior to using the SleepStyle, my average AHI over 5 months with the DreamStation 1 was 4.6. Should I increase the minimum pressure on the DreamStation 2 or make any other adjustments to lower my AHI? Or, should I just go back to using the SleepStyle as my primary machine? Obviously, I am unable to attach any Oscar charts since the DreamStation 2 isn't presently Oscar compatible.

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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by ChicagoGranny » Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:33 pm

Steptoe wrote:
Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:20 pm
My AHI was 6.2.
What was the composition?
Steptoe wrote:
Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:20 pm
after entering my prescribed settings.
What are your settings on each machine?

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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by Steptoe » Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:50 pm

The 6.2 AHI from last night consisted of the following, according to DreamMapper:
11.42 hours usage (I had an afternoon nap and a long night's sleep)
100% mask fit
5 clear airway apneas
22 total obstructive apneas
46 total hypopneas

90% pressure--11.1
Ave CPAP pressure--9.2
Max pressure--12.0


The settings on the DreamWear were as follows:
Min. pressure 8.0
Max. pressure 12.0
Ramp off
Humidifier 2
Flex 2

I had the same pressure settings with the SleepStyle and an EPR of 1. I have attached a Screenshot of the Oscar statistics page for the SleepStyle and the Daily screen for 9/24/21, if these are of any help.

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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by ChicagoGranny » Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:54 pm

Given no OSCAR, it seems reasonable to take the min pressure to 9.0 and check the results. Many of us like to set the max pressure at 20.0 - the machine won't go any higher than it needs to.

The Respironics algorithm does respond slower than other brands, thus many need higher pressure settings.

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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by Steptoe » Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:55 pm

Thanks. I will give that a try tonight.

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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI

Post by Steptoe » Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:14 am

I increased my pressures last night to 9 minimum and 20 maximum and had an AHI of 2.9. I am going to keep it set to these pressures for a few days and see how it does over time.

Thanks for the help.

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