Advice requested regarding CPAP pressure setting.

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jonnybee
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Advice requested regarding CPAP pressure setting.

Post by jonnybee » Thu May 05, 2011 3:32 pm

In Auto mode, changes in pressure are disturbing my sleep. I have decided to re-try CPAP mode.

Present setting: Auto 7.0 min; 11.6 max; EPR - 3

Last six days average data:

Pressure: Median: 8.7; 95th Percentile: 11.1; Maximum: 11.5
Pressure is bumping Max line frequently.

AHI: 4.2

Request opinions regarding what pressure to set in CPAP mode.

Thanks.
Last edited by jonnybee on Thu May 05, 2011 3:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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prefer2breathe
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Re: Advice requested regarding CPAP pressure setting.

Post by prefer2breathe » Thu May 05, 2011 3:37 pm

Regardless whether you use EPR or not, keep it the same. I would probably set my pressure at 11 for about a week or so and see if that makes a difference.
Best of Luck!!

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Re: Advice requested regarding CPAP pressure setting.

Post by LSAT » Thu May 05, 2011 6:01 pm

I agree with 11.