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dianeQ wrote:

If I was working with him, I would turn ramp off, set pressure at 7, and set EPR at 3.

Could you explain why?

Thanks, Diane

My thoughts were that having an exhale pressure of 4 (reduced 3 from 7) would be easier for him. During Inhale the pressure would be the full 7. I know when I started I could not even talk, and breathing out was an issue for me. My pressure is higher, but I got used to it and now don't even think about it when I have my mask on and try to talk.

Also getting him to become compliant at 7 will be easier than 11 where you are at now. Once that is not an issue for him I would increase the number back up to 11 (in baby steps). EPR of 3 may be the way to get him to accept the process no matter what pressure he is at. YMMV

3 HOURS Last night!!!!

Your advice on the EPR at 3 was a big help -- he wasn't fighting it so much. I feel like an idiot -- after 10 years on CPAP I'd forgotten all about EPR.

Next step is getting him to put it back on after he gets up in the night -- hopefully he will agree to practice this afternoon. Had some resistance to TV practice last night -- we even put on an old Bing Crosby movie and he stayed awake all the way through, but when he doesn't want to do something, nothing anyone says can change it. I'll sit there with mine on tonight and see if that works.

Thanks again to all of you -- your support means a lot.

Diane