(01-05-2015, 10:26 PM)archangle Wrote: In general, the wrist mount is better for apnea use. They usually cost more. If you go for the 50D+, note that only the "plus" model records. The 50D doesn't record and basically doesn't work for apnea purposes.
I am still sketchy on these. Do they have an alarm that wakes you if your blood level 02 drops below 88%?
The sleep doctor and the surgeon are saying that I have little choice about pain meds and may have to live with higher AHI levels through the surgery and recovery.
I remember the 3:00 am chest pains that sent me to a cardiologist who sent me to a sleep clinic and diagnosed apnea. I hope that an SP02 device can wake me if the 02 blood level drops too low.
On one hand, I trust the surgeon. He is well known as one of the top shoulder surgeons. He says he has worked with many apnea patients in the past and they came out ok.
On the other hand, medication that depresses the response of the CNS, especially while I am sleeping, and I have apnea - causes me some concern. There are some scary articles on the internet.
I am otherwise very healthy and in good condition, so maybe I'll be ok.
I have noticed that there are some sp02 devices that work with the S9 Autoset. $600 or more is a bit of money, but if it helps keep me healthy, I can do it.
Anyone using one of these? Is it worth it?
BTW not taking any hydrocodone yesterday and my AHI dropped from 38 to 11. Yay.