When do you start sleeping all night?

Hi all,

Been almost 2 months in sleeping with this cpap. So far I feel better. I don't feel like I am dying anymore. I downloaded my sd card to sleepy head and it shows much improvement from the results I had on my sleep study.

The only problem I have is still waking up at least 7 times a night for no reason. I get up, I smoke or go to the restroom and I go right back to sleep.

This happens every two hours or so and it's so annoying!! I just want to know what it feels like to sleep 8 hours straight. Even 4 hours would be a blessing at this point.

When I was using my dental device I was getting better sleep than with the cpap but I had restorations done on my teeth and I can't use it anymore.

Anyone else have this problem?

Answer: When you get all or most of the necessary "tweaks" correct.

It would help if you would include in your profile all of your machine settings......pressure, humidifier, exhale relief, etc.

I see you're using an Auto CPAP. If you're using a range of pressures, it's quite possible that the pressure changes could be waking you up. You might want to try straight pressure if that's the case.
You say it happens about every two hours. Our sleep stages cycle in about 2 hour intervals. So, if you're using a range of pressures and the machine detects changes in your breathing during those deep sleep or REM stages, it may increase pressures. Those pressure increases can bump you out of your needed sleep stages or even wake you up. Consequently, you're missing out on those needed sleep stages or even awakened.


Den

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It's quite common among beginners in the adjustment to this thing called cpap. I'm a little over 5 months in, and I occasionally have a night like that still. It probably was a month or so before I slept through the night, and several months before I began to feel truly rested.

I'd suggest that when you wake up at night you not do the things you normally do during the day except for reading. No getting up except to the bathroom or to read - just set your mind to it. TV, tablet, phone and computer use, even smoking, should not happen once you go to bed. Forget about it. I'm an avid reader, read many different kinds of books. My favorite books are mysteries and thrillers... I find that thrillers are not a good choice, especially if they have macabre elements as they tend to awaken all of my senses and take me out of relaxation so that I have trouble getting back to sleep. Ordinary novels, best sellers, and non-fiction tend to be better night-time reading for me.

I have stopped drinking anything in last hours before I go to bed so as to minimize the need for getting up in the night. I did notice right away that wasn't getting up as often in the night for th bathroom because I was having fewer events and not coming into partial awakening that told me I needed to go there...Most nights now, I rarely wake up more than once for the bathroom, and usually that happens between 3:30-4:30 AM... sometimes it doesn't happen at all, and I sleep through the night.

Also pay attention to Den's suggestions about getting your equipment tweaked, mask, headgrear, pressure, etc.

Rule out possible contributors and see what you are left with. For instance, my sleep doc wanted me to go to straight CPAP instead of auto just in case the fluctuations in pressure were causing my frequent wakings. Turned out my legs were more the issue, but it was all a part of the ruling out process. Some people with heightened sensitivity to sensations find APAP a problem.( EDIT: I see Den has already mentioned this.) After assuring OSA treatment is indeed effective, do consider if you are on any meds that might cause sleep fragmentation. And if there are any lifestyle habits that contribute - for me, I had to give up late day caffeine. While it didn't used to bother me, it has become a surefire way to have a toss-n-turn night. Also consider medical conditions, the one which comes first to mind is thyroid dysfunction. Some of us are prone to issues with jumpy legs during sleep - that caused most of my sleep fragmentation. When all has been said done to address possible contributors, provide for yourself an atmosphere and conditions conducive to good sleep and believe it will one night happen. I remember many nights going to bed thinking maybe tonight will be the night. That night did come, even if in bits and pieces of restful sleep. Do your segments of sleep feel deep and restful or superficial and restless? If your brain is stuck in this pattern, maybe a sleep aid to break free from the pattern would be helpful. Sleep aids just wouldn't be my first course of action as they could obscure symptoms and prolong recognition of other things needing attention.

Wulfman... wrote:Answer: When you get all or most of the necessary "tweaks" correct.

It would help if you would include in your profile all of your machine settings......pressure, humidifier, exhale relief, etc.

I see you're using an Auto CPAP. If you're using a range of pressures, it's quite possible that the pressure changes could be waking you up. You might want to try straight pressure if that's the case.
You say it happens about every two hours. Our sleep stages cycle in about 2 hour intervals. So, if you're using a range of pressures and the machine detects changes in your breathing during those deep sleep or REM stages, it may increase pressures. Those pressure increases can bump you out of your needed sleep stages or even wake you up. Consequently, you're missing out on those needed sleep stages or even awakened.


Den

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I think you may be right. The different pressures could be waking me up. Mine starts at 4 but can go all the way up to 16. I noticed a few times when waking that the pressure was high. As high as 14 and 16 and the mask is leaking and my mouth is so dry from it.

I don't know that I would be able to,handle straight pressure.

When I am sleeping I am in a very comfortable deep sleep. Almost coma like actually. It feels good.


I am on a medication that might be effecting me come to think of it. It is very sedative. I have read that these meds are no good when you have sleep,apnea. But I have no choice I have to take this medication.


I do feel better. A lot better but I just can't seem to sleep straight through. Very frustrating !

Chelle25 wrote:

Wulfman... wrote:Answer: When you get all or most of the necessary "tweaks" correct.

It would help if you would include in your profile all of your machine settings......pressure, humidifier, exhale relief, etc.

I see you're using an Auto CPAP. If you're using a range of pressures, it's quite possible that the pressure changes could be waking you up. You might want to try straight pressure if that's the case.
You say it happens about every two hours. Our sleep stages cycle in about 2 hour intervals. So, if you're using a range of pressures and the machine detects changes in your breathing during those deep sleep or REM stages, it may increase pressures. Those pressure increases can bump you out of your needed sleep stages or even wake you up. Consequently, you're missing out on those needed sleep stages or even awakened.


Den

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I think you may be right. The different pressures could be waking me up. Mine starts at 4 but can go all the way up to 16. I noticed a few times when waking that the pressure was high. As high as 14 and 16 and the mask is leaking and my mouth is so dry from it.

I don't know that I would be able to,handle straight pressure.

When I am sleeping I am in a very comfortable deep sleep. Almost coma like actually. It feels good.


I am on a medication that might be effecting me come to think of it. It is very sedative. I have read that these meds are no good when you have sleep,apnea. But I have no choice I have to take this medication.


I do feel better. A lot better but I just can't seem to sleep straight through. Very frustrating !

Why not? At this point, it appears that you're not able to handle changing pressures very well.

Are you using software to monitor your therapy? ( or, are you just getting numbers off of the LCD screen? )
If you're watching your numbers, try picking a pressure somewhere between the "Average" and the "90%" number to start with. Give it a week or so and see how it goes.


Den

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Yeah I'm checking things on sleepyhead. I guess I would have to figure out how to change the pressure.

If you go back to your profile and change your equipment to text instead of picture that will help.
Using Sleepyhead software can help you monitor your progress, so you know what to tweak with help from the experts here.
You can also Google sleep hygiene and make yourself a list of things you might change to improve sleep hygiene. Things like no lights or electronics in your bedroom while you sleep (the flashing neon sign on the diner across the street) even the little light on your phone charger can be a big problem.
Smoking when you have a breathing problem already is a big red flag, especially during sleep time.

You can request a clinical manual to learn how to change your settings. Just make gentle changes.

Chelle25 wrote:Yeah I'm checking things on sleepyhead. I guess I would have to figure out how to change the pressure.

Allow me to help.

See if this gets you through it.
In the copy I have, the headings are in bold, but I don't think I have time to redo them here.

Den

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Navigating the Device Screens
Turn the Wheel to toggle between options and settings on the screen. Press the Wheel to choose an option or setting that is highlighted. If you choose “Back” on any screen, it will take you back to the previous screen.
Note: The screens shown throughout this manual are examples only. Actual screens may vary slightly. Examples are for reference only.
Starting the Device
1. Supply power to the device.
2. The Home screen will appear, shown below.
TherapyInfoFlexSetup
Home Screen
Note: “Flex” shown above will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider.
3. Put on your mask assembly.
Note: If you are having trouble with your mask, refer to the instructions supplied with the mask.
4. Turn the Wheel to toggle between the four options. Highlight “Therapy”. Press the Wheel to turn on the airflow and begin therapy. The Therapy screen will appear which will show the current pressure setting being delivered.
5. Make sure that no air is leaking from your mask into your eyes. If necessary, adjust the mask and headgear until the air leak stops. See the instructions provided with your mask for more information.
Note: A small amount of mask leak is normal and acceptable. Correct large mask leaks or eye irritation from an air leak as soon as possible.
6. If you are using the device in a bed with a headboard, try placing the tubing over the headboard. This may reduce tension on the mask.
7. Press the Wheel again to turn off therapy and return to the Home screen.8 User Manual
Ramp Feature
The device is equipped with an optional ramp feature that your home care provider can enable or disable. This feature reduces the air pressure when you are trying to fall asleep and then gradually increases (ramps) the pressure until your prescription setting is reached, allowing you to fall asleep more comfortably.
If ramp is enabled on your device, after you turn on the airflow, press the RAMP button on the top of the device. You can use the RAMP button as often as you wish during the night.
Note: If the ramp feature is disabled, nothing will happen when you press the RAMP button.
Note: If in Auto mode, there is no ramp at minimum pressure when starting. Ramp would only be useful if you wake in the middle of the night.
Flex Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Flex” option and press the wheel. The following Flex screen will appear.
Flex Screen
Note: “Flex” shown above will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider.
• .Flex - The Flex comfort feature allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief that you feel when you exhale during therapy. Your home care provider can enable, lock or disable this feature. When your provider enables Flex, a level will already be set for you on the device. If this is not comfortable, you can increase or decrease the setting. The setting of “1” provides a small amount of pressure relief, with higher numbers providing additional relief. If the provider has disabled this feature, the flex screen will display “Flex is disabled”. If the provider has locked this feature, a lock symbol will display next to the setting.
• Flex demo - The Flex setting allows you to set the Flex level prior to beginning therapy. The Flex demo setting allows you to try out the different Flex settings in real time. After a period of time of inactivity, the device will stop therapy and will use the last Flex demo setting as the new Flex setting for your device. When therapy is again started from the Home screen, the device will operate using the new Flex setting.
Setup Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Setup” option and press the wheel. The following Setup screen will appear. The user can change settings in the Setup menu.
SYSTEM ONE resistance X1 X2 X3 X4 X5Ramp start 4.0 - (auto min) or (CPAP pres)
Setup Screen
Note: The screen will only show 4 lines at a time. As you rotate the Wheel to toggle over different options the screen will slide up and down accordingly.
Note: If the text is too long to completely fit on the screen, it will scroll horizontally across the screen when highlighted.9 User Manual
• Flex - This displays the Flex level set by your home care provider. “Flex” will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider. Your home care provider will either enable, lock, or disable Flex. If Flex is enabled and the setting is not comfortable, you can increase or decrease this setting. If your provider has locked a Flex setting into place, you can view the setting but cannot change it, and the screen will display a lock symbol. If your provider has disabled Flex, you will not see this setting.
• Humidifier - This displays the humidifier setting. This will only display if the humidifier is attached. Please refer to the humidifier manual if using a humidifier.
• Ramp Start - This displays the ramp starting pressure. You can increase or decrease the ramp starting pressure in 0.5 cm H2O increments. This is only available if Ramp time has been set to >0 and auto min or CPAP pressure >4 cm H2O. This will not display if your provider enabled Split night on your device.
• SYSTEM ONE resistance ( ) - This setting allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief based on the specific Respironics mask. Each Respironics mask may have a “System One” resistance control setting which will appear next to the symbol (ex. X3). Contact your home care provider if you cannot find this resistance setting for your mask. If your provider has locked the resistance setting into place, you can view the setting but cannot change it, and the screen will display a lock symbol. If your provider has disabled resistance, you will not see this setting.
• Auto on - You can enable this feature if you want the device to automatically turn the airflow on whenever you apply the interface (mask) to your airway.
• Auto off - You can enable this feature if you want the device to automatically turn the airflow off whenever you remove the interface (mask) from your airway.
• Mask alert - You can enable or disable the mask alert setting. If this feature is enabled, the mask alert will appear on the display screen when a significant mask leak is detected, and an audible alert will sound. Refer to the Device Alerts section for more information about the mask alert.
• LED backlight - You can enable or disable the LED backlight for the humidifier icon and settings on the device.
Info Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Info” option and press the wheel. The following Info screen will appear. The user cannot change settings in the Info menu.
Note: These screens are only for reference. Your home care provider may periodically ask you for this information.
Compliance VICDays > 4
Info Screen
Note: The screen will only show 4 lines at a time. As you rotate the Wheel to toggle over different options the screen will slide up and down accordingly.
• Status - This displays information sent from a peripheral (SD card, modem, etc.). If two peripherals are attached, two lines will appear with corresponding icons.10 User Manual
• Phone-in - This screen displays the total therapy hours for the device, the total blower hours, and the total number of days used when the sessions were greater than 4 hours since the device was last reset by the home care provider. This screen also displays a compliance number used by your home care provider to validate that the data provided by you is the data taken from this screen. This setting only appears if your provider has enabled this feature.
• Compliance VIC (Visual Inspection Check) - This screen displays the start date and the total number of days used when the sessions were greater than 4 hours. This screen also displays a check code number used by your home care provider to validate that the data provided by you is the data taken from this screen. This setting only appears if your provider has enabled this feature.
• Therapy hours - The device is capable of recognizing the difference between the time the patient is actually receiving therapy and the time when the blower is simply running. This screen displays the average amount of time the patient is actually receiving therapy on the device over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display.
• Days > 4 - This screen displays the cumulative number of device therapy sessions that exceeded 4 hours over a 7 day and 30 day time frame.
• System leak - During any given night, the device recognizes the percentage of time the patient was experiencing what it deemed to be a large leak. Large leak is defined as the level of leak that is so large, it is no longer possible to determine respiratory events with statistical accuracy. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of percentage of time in large leak over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. If you see a large increase in the percent of time in large leak indicated here, contact your home care provider for assistance. This screen only displays if your home care provider has enabled it.
• AHI - The device accumulates individual Apnea/Hypopnea indices (AHI) for each session the patient used the device. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly AHI values over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display.
• Periodic Breathing - During any given night, the device recognizes the percentage of time the patient was experiencing period breathing. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of periodic breathing over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. If you see a large increase in the percent of time in periodic breathing indicated here, contact your home care provider for assistance. This screen only displays if your home care provider has enabled it.
• 90% Pressure - During any given night, the device recognizes the 90% Pressure achieved by the Auto Algorithm. 90% Pressure is defined as the pressure at which the device spent 90% of the session time at or below. For example, if the device recognized airflow for 10 hours, and 9 hours were spent at or below 11 cm H2O, and 1 hour was spent above 11 cm H2O, then the 90% Pressure would be 11 cm H2O. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of 90% Pressure over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. This screen only displays if the device was set to Auto-CPAP therapy.

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Chelle25 wrote:Hi all,

Been almost 2 months in sleeping with this cpap. So far I feel better. I don't feel like I am dying anymore. I downloaded my sd card to sleepy head and it shows much improvement from the results I had on my sleep study.

The only problem I have is still waking up at least 7 times a night for no reason. I get up, I smoke or go to the restroom and I go right back to sleep.

This happens every two hours or so and it's so annoying!! I just want to know what it feels like to sleep 8 hours straight. Even 4 hours would be a blessing at this point.

When I was using my dental device I was getting better sleep than with the cpap but I had restorations done on my teeth and I can't use it anymore.

Anyone else have this problem?

Getting up 7 times.... every 2 hours means you were in bed for 12-14 hours. Getting up and having a smoke probably doesn't help.

Wulfman... wrote:

Chelle25 wrote:Yeah I'm checking things on sleepyhead. I guess I would have to figure out how to change the pressure.

Allow me to help.

See if this gets you through it.
In the copy I have, the headings are in bold, but I don't think I have time to redo them here.

Den

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Navigating the Device Screens
Turn the Wheel to toggle between options and settings on the screen. Press the Wheel to choose an option or setting that is highlighted. If you choose “Back” on any screen, it will take you back to the previous screen.
Note: The screens shown throughout this manual are examples only. Actual screens may vary slightly. Examples are for reference only.
Starting the Device
1. Supply power to the device.
2. The Home screen will appear, shown below.
TherapyInfoFlexSetup
Home Screen
Note: “Flex” shown above will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider.
3. Put on your mask assembly.
Note: If you are having trouble with your mask, refer to the instructions supplied with the mask.
4. Turn the Wheel to toggle between the four options. Highlight “Therapy”. Press the Wheel to turn on the airflow and begin therapy. The Therapy screen will appear which will show the current pressure setting being delivered.
5. Make sure that no air is leaking from your mask into your eyes. If necessary, adjust the mask and headgear until the air leak stops. See the instructions provided with your mask for more information.
Note: A small amount of mask leak is normal and acceptable. Correct large mask leaks or eye irritation from an air leak as soon as possible.
6. If you are using the device in a bed with a headboard, try placing the tubing over the headboard. This may reduce tension on the mask.
7. Press the Wheel again to turn off therapy and return to the Home screen.8 User Manual
Ramp Feature
The device is equipped with an optional ramp feature that your home care provider can enable or disable. This feature reduces the air pressure when you are trying to fall asleep and then gradually increases (ramps) the pressure until your prescription setting is reached, allowing you to fall asleep more comfortably.
If ramp is enabled on your device, after you turn on the airflow, press the RAMP button on the top of the device. You can use the RAMP button as often as you wish during the night.
Note: If the ramp feature is disabled, nothing will happen when you press the RAMP button.
Note: If in Auto mode, there is no ramp at minimum pressure when starting. Ramp would only be useful if you wake in the middle of the night.
Flex Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Flex” option and press the wheel. The following Flex screen will appear.
Flex Screen
Note: “Flex” shown above will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider.
• .Flex - The Flex comfort feature allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief that you feel when you exhale during therapy. Your home care provider can enable, lock or disable this feature. When your provider enables Flex, a level will already be set for you on the device. If this is not comfortable, you can increase or decrease the setting. The setting of “1” provides a small amount of pressure relief, with higher numbers providing additional relief. If the provider has disabled this feature, the flex screen will display “Flex is disabled”. If the provider has locked this feature, a lock symbol will display next to the setting.
• Flex demo - The Flex setting allows you to set the Flex level prior to beginning therapy. The Flex demo setting allows you to try out the different Flex settings in real time. After a period of time of inactivity, the device will stop therapy and will use the last Flex demo setting as the new Flex setting for your device. When therapy is again started from the Home screen, the device will operate using the new Flex setting.
Setup Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Setup” option and press the wheel. The following Setup screen will appear. The user can change settings in the Setup menu.
SYSTEM ONE resistance X1 X2 X3 X4 X5Ramp start 4.0 - (auto min) or (CPAP pres)
Setup Screen
Note: The screen will only show 4 lines at a time. As you rotate the Wheel to toggle over different options the screen will slide up and down accordingly.
Note: If the text is too long to completely fit on the screen, it will scroll horizontally across the screen when highlighted.9 User Manual
• Flex - This displays the Flex level set by your home care provider. “Flex” will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider. Your home care provider will either enable, lock, or disable Flex. If Flex is enabled and the setting is not comfortable, you can increase or decrease this setting. If your provider has locked a Flex setting into place, you can view the setting but cannot change it, and the screen will display a lock symbol. If your provider has disabled Flex, you will not see this setting.
• Humidifier - This displays the humidifier setting. This will only display if the humidifier is attached. Please refer to the humidifier manual if using a humidifier.
• Ramp Start - This displays the ramp starting pressure. You can increase or decrease the ramp starting pressure in 0.5 cm H2O increments. This is only available if Ramp time has been set to >0 and auto min or CPAP pressure >4 cm H2O. This will not display if your provider enabled Split night on your device.
• SYSTEM ONE resistance ( ) - This setting allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief based on the specific Respironics mask. Each Respironics mask may have a “System One” resistance control setting which will appear next to the symbol (ex. X3). Contact your home care provider if you cannot find this resistance setting for your mask. If your provider has locked the resistance setting into place, you can view the setting but cannot change it, and the screen will display a lock symbol. If your provider has disabled resistance, you will not see this setting.
• Auto on - You can enable this feature if you want the device to automatically turn the airflow on whenever you apply the interface (mask) to your airway.
• Auto off - You can enable this feature if you want the device to automatically turn the airflow off whenever you remove the interface (mask) from your airway.
• Mask alert - You can enable or disable the mask alert setting. If this feature is enabled, the mask alert will appear on the display screen when a significant mask leak is detected, and an audible alert will sound. Refer to the Device Alerts section for more information about the mask alert.
• LED backlight - You can enable or disable the LED backlight for the humidifier icon and settings on the device.
Info Screen
From the Home screen, highlight the “Info” option and press the wheel. The following Info screen will appear. The user cannot change settings in the Info menu.
Note: These screens are only for reference. Your home care provider may periodically ask you for this information.
Compliance VICDays > 4
Info Screen
Note: The screen will only show 4 lines at a time. As you rotate the Wheel to toggle over different options the screen will slide up and down accordingly.
• Status - This displays information sent from a peripheral (SD card, modem, etc.). If two peripherals are attached, two lines will appear with corresponding icons.10 User Manual
• Phone-in - This screen displays the total therapy hours for the device, the total blower hours, and the total number of days used when the sessions were greater than 4 hours since the device was last reset by the home care provider. This screen also displays a compliance number used by your home care provider to validate that the data provided by you is the data taken from this screen. This setting only appears if your provider has enabled this feature.
• Compliance VIC (Visual Inspection Check) - This screen displays the start date and the total number of days used when the sessions were greater than 4 hours. This screen also displays a check code number used by your home care provider to validate that the data provided by you is the data taken from this screen. This setting only appears if your provider has enabled this feature.
• Therapy hours - The device is capable of recognizing the difference between the time the patient is actually receiving therapy and the time when the blower is simply running. This screen displays the average amount of time the patient is actually receiving therapy on the device over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display.
• Days > 4 - This screen displays the cumulative number of device therapy sessions that exceeded 4 hours over a 7 day and 30 day time frame.
• System leak - During any given night, the device recognizes the percentage of time the patient was experiencing what it deemed to be a large leak. Large leak is defined as the level of leak that is so large, it is no longer possible to determine respiratory events with statistical accuracy. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of percentage of time in large leak over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. If you see a large increase in the percent of time in large leak indicated here, contact your home care provider for assistance. This screen only displays if your home care provider has enabled it.
• AHI - The device accumulates individual Apnea/Hypopnea indices (AHI) for each session the patient used the device. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly AHI values over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display.
• Periodic Breathing - During any given night, the device recognizes the percentage of time the patient was experiencing period breathing. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of periodic breathing over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. If you see a large increase in the percent of time in periodic breathing indicated here, contact your home care provider for assistance. This screen only displays if your home care provider has enabled it.
• 90% Pressure - During any given night, the device recognizes the 90% Pressure achieved by the Auto Algorithm. 90% Pressure is defined as the pressure at which the device spent 90% of the session time at or below. For example, if the device recognized airflow for 10 hours, and 9 hours were spent at or below 11 cm H2O, and 1 hour was spent above 11 cm H2O, then the 90% Pressure would be 11 cm H2O. This screen displays the average of these individual nightly values of 90% Pressure over a 7 day and 30 day time frame (provided the device has at least 7 or 30 days of data respectively). If the device has only 5 days of data to use for the calculation, the 5 day average value will be seen under the 7 day display. This screen only displays if the device was set to Auto-CPAP therapy.

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Thanks for all the info. I just have to get up the courage to mess with it. So afraid I might mess something up.

LSAT wrote:

Chelle25 wrote:Hi all,

Been almost 2 months in sleeping with this cpap. So far I feel better. I don't feel like I am dying anymore. I downloaded my sd card to sleepy head and it shows much improvement from the results I had on my sleep study.

The only problem I have is still waking up at least 7 times a night for no reason. I get up, I smoke or go to the restroom and I go right back to sleep.

This happens every two hours or so and it's so annoying!! I just want to know what it feels like to sleep 8 hours straight. Even 4 hours would be a blessing at this point.

When I was using my dental device I was getting better sleep than with the cpap but I had restorations done on my teeth and I can't use it anymore.

Anyone else have this problem?

Getting up 7 times.... every 2 hours means you were in bed for 12-14 hours. Getting up and having a smoke probably doesn't help.

Yep,you got that right! I am in bed for 12-13 hours a night. My medication is that sedating. When my pulmonologist looked at my sleep,report from sleepyhead his words were - you are on the cpap for a very long time at night. I had to explain why.

bwexler wrote:If you go back to your profile and change your equipment to text instead of picture that will help.

you can hover over the pics and (firefox at least) will show what the link is down at the bottom of the window. other browsers might too.

I suggest writing down ALL of the existing settings before changing any of them. That way you can always go back to the original ones.

I know (from my own experience) that the first time or two can be a little intimidating, but anymore, trying to reset my digital watch twice a year is MORE intimidating. It'll be a "piece of cake" in no time at all.


Den

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palerider wrote:

bwexler wrote:If you go back to your profile and change your equipment to text instead of picture that will help.

you can hover over the pics and (firefox at least) will show what the link is down at the bottom of the window. other browsers might too.

FYI that doesn't work in Internet Explorer. Just information here......