what does REM sleep have to do with pressure?

after another sleep study, pressure was changed from autopap of 8 - 16 to a straight cpap of 14. I called and said I coudn't sleep with it at 14. I was told I could be put on straight cpap of 10 . My sleep study showed 10 worked for me, but I got more REM sleep at 14 so they made that my pressure. Does this make sense?
I only slept about 2 hours so how could this be accurate?
Shouldn't my pressure be at the level that stops my apneas rather than a pressure that gives me more REM sleep?

If the study showed a pressure of 14, why not set it back in auto with a tighter range of say 11-16. Add the ramp (if available) for a bit at first starting a 8 or 9 for about 15 minutes. This would allow you to ease into therapy, fall asleep, and if higher pressure is needed, the machine will provide it. Unfortunately, I am not sure you have a data capable machine there..... it isn't even listed on cpap.com so I guess it is an older model. Can you get any kind of AHI data from it?

Others, who might be more familiar with your machine, will be along soon to offer more experienced advice. Good luck!

newname wrote: Shouldn't my pressure be at the level that stops my apneas rather than a pressure that gives me more REM sleep?

Rem is a deeper sleep and dream state that helps with memory retention. Because it is a deeper sleep and has a more "paralyzing" effect on muscles, it often causes more apneas.