RE: Advice on options
There are 2 basic types of sleep studyies.
PSG (polysomnography) - where they determine IF you have sleep apnea. You will usually have EKG, flow sensor (like wearing oxygen to your nose), pulse oximeter (little sensor on your finger, EEG (checking what stage of sleep you are in) and belly band (to measure diaphragm movement.
Titratrion - where they treat your apneas/hypopneas. Usually starting with a very low pressure until you get to sleep and then slowly turning up the pressure until all or most of the apneas/hypopneas go away. (pnea = breathing, "a" = without, apnea = without breathing, "hypo" = beneath/below, hypopnea = below normal or shallow breathing)
If you meet the criteria (demonstrate a high enough AHI/desats/etc) , they can do a "split-night" study and jump straight to the titration so you can get both part done in one night.
RE: Advice on options
I'm getting the first done only. Depending on the results there will be a follow up one.
05-22-2014, 12:05 PM
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RE: Advice on options
Ok, I found out: I need a CPAP.
There are a few options: Orega systems but also Philips Respironics. Any feedback on this? I hope to get some info ahead here, to ask the right questions. Very relieved that matters are progressing. Looking forward to get more helpful feedback here, and I'm very grateful for the advice given already!
RE: Advice on options
(05-22-2014, 12:05 PM)Visitor Wrote: There are a few options: Orega systems but also Philips Respironics. Any feedback on this?
Recommended machines:
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ne_Choices
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The Advisory Member group provides advice and suggestions to Apnea Board administrators and staff on matters concerning Apnea Board operation and administrative policies. Membership in the Advisory Member group should not be understood as in any way implying medical expertise or qualification for advising Sleep Apnea patients concerning their treatment.
RE: Advice on options
Is there as similar link for masks? I have an appointment tomorrow with a representative of one of the companies and hope to have some questions ready.
05-22-2014, 05:01 PM
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RE: Advice on options
masks here cost 100 Euro - 140 Euro (135$ - 190$), not exactly cheap to go through trial and error...