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.
Thanks,
Steptoe
DreamStation 2 & AHI
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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI
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.
Thanks,
Steptoe
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.
Thanks,
Steptoe
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- ChicagoGranny
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Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI
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.
The Respironics algorithm does respond slower than other brands, thus many need higher pressure settings.
Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI
Thanks. I will give that a try tonight.
Steptoe
Steptoe
Re: DreamStation 2 & AHI
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.
Steptoe
Thanks for the help.
Steptoe