ASV Titration question

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JDS74
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ASV Titration question

Post by JDS74 » Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:18 am

I'll be getting an ASV titration in a couple of weeks. The sleep lab uses ResMed equipment and I'm using Respironics Auto BiPap right now and will be getting the Respironics machine if the titration indicates that type of therapy.

So,the question is, how do I get the ResMed parameters converted to Respironics?

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Re: ASV Titration question

Post by JohnBFisher » Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:55 am

Since Resmed came out the an Auto EPAP feature on their ASV units, the conversion should be pretty straight forward (almost a one to one conversion).

There are a few differences, but I doubt they would show up on your first ASV titration. And those differences (greater detail) is toward the Respironics machine. Such as the backup rate. There is more tweaking that can be done on the Respironics unit.

Hope that helps.

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JDS74
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Re: ASV Titration question

Post by JDS74 » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:45 pm

Thanks John.

I'll make sure the sleep lab knows my equipment preference.

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Mask: Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP Mask
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier
Additional Comments: EverFlo Q 3.0 Liters O2 PR DSX900 ASV
Oracle 452 Lessons Learned Updated
DSX900 AutoSV with HC150 extra humidifier and Hibernite heated hose
Settings: EPAP Min-10.0, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-3, PS Max-10, Max Pressure-20, Rate-Auto, Biflex-1.
Sleepyhead and Encore Pro 2.21.