From Autoset to Aircurve Vauto. Question for my first night.

[Gideon]

Hi Dave.  I felt OK, but just ok.  Not fatigued, like I was before starting PAP, but not quite get up and go start my day.  I find that even though my AHI may show a good number, I'm more affected by even a "good" number that may be up in the high 1's or higher.  Don't know why, and maybe there is something else going on besides my sleep apnea.  I've got a doc appointment on Wednesday and am gonna bring it up to him.

That's what I mean by how you feel issues.
Bump your PS up to 5, then tell us what is going on, and show us your charts again.

[Bweekzzz]

Damn it Fred!!!!  Just when I thought I was getting a grip and good understanding on all this, you gotta come blow me out of the water.  LMAO!!!   I'm going to take your comments and compare them to the chart from last night and see if I can better understand.  Hey, at least I got a couple things right, right?  This stuff is so hard to understand sometimes.  Going to leave the settings as they are and ride out a few days/week on them, and work on the chin tucking.  The eliminater collar is a really good one, but I'm gonna make some mods to it. I think it's "turning" on me and allowing me to tuck my chin.   I'll be back in a few days, and hopefully you don't blow me out of the water again.  LOL.
                      As ALWAYS Fred, thank you for you insight and help!!!!


                                                                         Brian

[Bweekzzz]

Hi Ragtop.  Great idea!!!  Did it make it thicker?  By that I mean, the foam is great, but I wish it was thicker to close the gap between my chin and chest.  It does a great job at allowing me to not tuck my chin, but still does a little bit.  I think it's better than just a regular cervical collar, because it goes all the way from the neck to the chin and doesn't "compress" like a regular cervical collar.

[Bweekzzz]

Hey wait a minute Fred!! You just said leave it at 4, now you want it at 5?  LMAO!!  I'm totally kidding.  I just get kind of in a good mood when I get on here, so it makes me want to joke around.  
                                              Ok.  Leaving all settings the same.  EPAP min 11, IPAP max 20, but changing PS to 5.

[snorybob]

Bweekzzz:

If you are using the Eliminator collar & want to fill the gap to your chest, you can roll a small washcloth, tie it with rubber band & attach it with more bands on the bottom of the collar. Had the same problem & it works for me. The rubber bands won't bother if you put them tight enough, they dig in the collar so you won't feel them.
                                                                                              

                      sb.

[Bweekzzz]

Hi SB.  Another great idea!!   I don't have any rubber bands right now, but I do have medical tape.  I'm gonna use that for tonight.  I'm looking online for the memory foam they might have used in the eliminator and attempt to make one of my own that's thicker at some point.  Until then, I'll try out your idea.  Thank you!!

                                                                Brian

[Sleeprider]

Bonjour beat me to the raise PS, but this sure looks a lot better.

[SarcasticDave94]

It seems that the small focus adjustment bonjour gave is what you're needing now Brian. Keep up with the how you feel feedback. That's going to count more now than the numbers.

[Bweekzzz]

Afternoon Bob.  Wanted to let you know that the washcloth trick with the eliminator worked perfect.  No chin tucking whatsoever last night.  Thanks for the great idea!!!!

                                                                                  Brian

[snorybob]

Just passing the idea from another member from last year. Glad I could help!   


                               sb.