Besides suggesting surgery, my dr said I could do a titration test to see if my level needs to be adjusted. What does that involve? Another night in the sleep lab?
What is involved in a titration test?
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Yes. A titration study would be done in a Sleep Lab with the sensors hooked up to you and a special CPAP that can be controlled remotely by the Sleep Technician. They would adjust the pressure up or down in response to the various data (O2 Sats, Limb Movements, Air Flow, Sleep Stage, etc).
To a lesser extent, this can be done in the home using an autopap but the data recording ability is limited in comparison to a Sleeb Lab.
Which would be better suited would depend on various factors and what data needs you have.
To a lesser extent, this can be done in the home using an autopap but the data recording ability is limited in comparison to a Sleeb Lab.
Which would be better suited would depend on various factors and what data needs you have.
I believe Cpap sells kits for home titrations as well as the auto if you have access to one. Cpap also has a FREE dvd explaining what to expect from a titration visit.
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Larissa
If I were you, I would definately do the titration in a lab. (mine was done at home). You can also try on different interfaces hopefully. Bring your own as well.
Can you convice the Dr that you need an auto, which can adjust to you. You can also later get the software to mointor yourself?
If I were you, I would definately do the titration in a lab. (mine was done at home). You can also try on different interfaces hopefully. Bring your own as well.
Can you convice the Dr that you need an auto, which can adjust to you. You can also later get the software to mointor yourself?
I can do this, I will do this.
My disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, nor have I ever worked in the health care field Just my personal opinions.
My disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, nor have I ever worked in the health care field Just my personal opinions.
yes, requires another night at the sleep lab, same hookup as before but with a mask on just to see if you need a pressure change.
perfect example of why you would have benefited from an autopap the first time around (stupid insurance).
your doctor now suspects you need a pressure change, requires another $3,000 sleep study to find that out. Had your insurance purchased you a autopap the first time around, they would have saved that $3,000.
If I had to pay one red cent for a deductible or copay of that amount, I would be demanding a autopap before I did anything.
perfect example of why you would have benefited from an autopap the first time around (stupid insurance).
your doctor now suspects you need a pressure change, requires another $3,000 sleep study to find that out. Had your insurance purchased you a autopap the first time around, they would have saved that $3,000.
If I had to pay one red cent for a deductible or copay of that amount, I would be demanding a autopap before I did anything.
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