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fpguy
Posts: 2 Threads: 1 Joined: Oct 2013
Machine: Resmed s9 elite
Correct Pressure
I have since lost my insurance so I am no longer seeing a doctor at this time for my sleep apnea. I was on a 10.2 from my doctor but since have seen that I had more apneas at night and I do not feel the effect of the therapy like I did before. I know I need to increase my pressure but am unsure of what intervals to increase it at. I would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you
PaulaO2
Posts: 10,017 Threads: 233 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 Autoset
10-07-2013, 08:54 PM
RE: Correct Pressure
This is a good place to start for information:
http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-pr...re-on-cpap The short of it is to take it slow. You are looking at trends, not a night-by-night change. One night's worth of data is useful but only for the data. You can't base a change on just one night. Do you have the clinician manual for your machine?
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
fpguy
Posts: 2 Threads: 1 Joined: Oct 2013
Machine: Resmed s9 elite
10-07-2013, 09:02 PM
RE: Correct Pressure
(10-07-2013, 08:49 PM)fpguy Wrote: I have since lost my insurance so I am no longer seeing a doctor at this time for my sleep apnea. I was on a 10.2 from my doctor but since have seen that I had more apneas at night and I do not feel the effect of the therapy like I did before. I know I need to increase my pressure but am unsure of what intervals to increase it at. I would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you Paula, I know how to get into the settings of the machine to adjust the settings if that is what you are asking.
PaulaO2
Posts: 10,017 Threads: 233 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 Autoset
10-07-2013, 09:06 PM
RE: Correct Pressure
Yes, that's what I meant. Having the manual is a good thing to have, anyway, as it explains some things.
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
trish6hundred
Posts: 8,263 Threads: 6 Joined: May 2012
Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her
10-07-2013, 09:18 PM
RE: Correct Pressure
Hi fpguy,
WELCOME! to the forum.! Hang in there for more responses to your post and best of luck.
trish6hundred
zonk
Posts: 8,023 Threads: 243 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 AutoSet
10-07-2013, 09:42 PM
RE: Correct Pressure
Hi fpguy
There,re number of reasons and not all CPAP related, something like stress at home/work, certain medications or even life style changes can affect our sleep. More apnea? how often and how frequent, we don,t treat central apnea with pressure increase Whats the leak rate, AHI and types of apnea, AHI below 5 considered good The machine score apnea when sees it but does not know if you were awake or asleep, check ResScan and see when events are occurring
Peter_C
Posts: 1,320 Threads: 27 Joined: Sep 2013
Machine: System One DS960HS
10-08-2013, 12:45 AM
RE: Correct Pressure
Welcome to the forum
 Please let us know what you learn over time? I'd like to stress that trying a setting for a while is a much better idea than a new/different setting every night. Also, have you perhaps gained or lost weight? Any change in meds recently? How long ago was the 10.2 pressure recommended? Did it work for you in the beginning?I too have no insurance, so I can relate.
*I* am not a DOCTOR or any type of Health Care Professional. My thoughts/suggestions/ideas are strictly only my opinions.
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