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Re: Why adjust APAP. Isn't it auto?
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:29 pm
by rested gal
boston wrote:my apap ,is set at 6-15, now that ive been on it for a few months and my 90% pressure is usually in the 14's, but lately i have seen a 13 sneak in, ive been thinking of changing it to 11-16, would you guys agree that would be a good decision ??
Yep. I'd make that change.
Or the one that Den suggested, using 12 for the minimum.
Which I see you did...
boston wrote:side note: i just changed my pressure, slapped my mask on so i could see the difference of pressure set at 12 vs. pressure at 6. WHOA, Ive never used the ramp before, but I sure will be now.
Not to jinx you or anything, but... you might want to start reading up on "aerophagia"...
Re: Why adjust APAP. Isn't it auto?
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:38 pm
by GaryGarland
just my .02 - looks like you don't have a humidifier - something you may want to consider.
Re: Why adjust APAP. Isn't it auto?
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:10 pm
by boston
rested gal wrote:boston wrote:my apap ,is set at 6-15, now that ive been on it for a few months and my 90% pressure is usually in the 14's, but lately i have seen a 13 sneak in, ive been thinking of changing it to 11-16, would you guys agree that would be a good decision ??
Yep. I'd make that change.
Or the one that Den suggested, using 12 for the minimum.
Which I see you did...
boston wrote:side note: i just changed my pressure, slapped my mask on so i could see the difference of pressure set at 12 vs. pressure at 6. WHOA, Ive never used the ramp before, but I sure will be now.
Not to jinx you or anything, but... you might want to start reading up on "aerophagia"...
believe me, I as well as many, many people around me are WELL aware of it !!! (at least now i can blame it on something else)
and oddly enough, i didnt have a problem today, at least not till after i had onions, green peppers and jalapenos on my subway sandwich for lunch.
Re: Why adjust APAP. Isn't it auto?
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:30 pm
by oxygenium65
Thanks! Now i have much more accurate explanations.
Re: Why adjust APAP. Isn't it auto?
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:54 pm
by oxygenium65
DreamStalker wrote:It is foolish to argue with foolish sleep nurses
My advice ... ditch the dumb nurse and the dumb medical equipement provider and take control of your own treatment!
Wulfman wrote:
Unless.......you're married to the dumb nurse and the dumb DME is a brother-in-law......or they're in some way related.
Spooky! Wulfman.. You can read my mind ? And i'm sooo doomed after she reads this thread
P.S
..I'm sorry sis, please don't kill me