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[CPAP] how to reduce leaks, full face mask
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RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
(02-14-2021, 01:11 PM)newmar Wrote: Also attaching zoom in on resp rate peaks, as requested by multicast in previous post. 

We need a zoom of the flow rate during a period of high respiration rate.
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RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
(02-16-2021, 05:22 AM)multicast Wrote:
(02-14-2021, 01:11 PM)newmar Wrote: Also attaching zoom in on resp rate peaks, as requested by multicast in previous post. 

We need a zoom of the flow rate during a period of high respiration rate.

Here's a zoom-in showing resp and flow rates; let me know if you'd like to see a different view, not sure if I did this right.

   
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#23
RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
Zoom in a bit more: From 6:39 to 6:41. There seem to be severe flow limitations, not detected by the machine.
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RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
(02-20-2021, 03:38 PM)multicast Wrote: Zoom in a bit more: From 6:39 to 6:41.  There seem to be severe flow limitations, not detected by the machine.

Here it is:

   
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#25
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Hmm you're running a marathon there I guess. 50 on the breath rate... Real or Memorex? Dunno.
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#26
RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
That last screenshot was from a week ago...I've since increased my pressure, and also just replaced the elbow that connects to my F20 mask, which I think was causing problems...it contains two valves.

Will post a new screenshot tomorrow, now that things should be in better order.
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#27
RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
The anti-asphyxiation valve flaps. Sometimes they might get stuck or make noise, but are necessary in full face masks.
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(02-20-2021, 07:40 PM)SarcasticDave94 Wrote: The anti-asphyxiation valve flaps. Sometimes they might get stuck or make noise, but are necessary in full face masks.

Right, I replaced that elbow because it was old and trying to troubleshoot my leaks. So far new elbow seems to be working better.
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#29
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I'd like to get some current close zooms of the respiration rate. Still trying to figure that one out.
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#30
RE: how to reduce leaks, full face mask
Now that's a strange riddle ...  Non detected flow limitation look like this:

   

They are misinterpreted as an additional breathe.  But your flow looks somewhat different.  At the moment I have moo clue.
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