RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
(08-25-2017, 02:12 PM)SarcasticDave94 Wrote: It certainly never hurts us to have a medical tech on our side, especially another apnea sufferer. My Apria RT is CPAP user too and it does make a difference. Keep up the progress.
Yep. This one I turned on to Sleepyhead, the other one I brought a sandwich a couple months ago when he told me by phone he was working through lunch.
It doesn't hurt to have Techs on one's side. That's for sure.
Bill
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
To a great weekend y'all
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RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
I picked up a ResMed AutoCurve Bi-level to try through this weekend.
There were some tense moments when I asked if there was an SD card? I was told no, and that the sleep doctor did not want me focusing on my numbers, but on how I feel. That lead to some heavy push back on my part including a patient's right to his own medical information. I don't like to get "ugly," but I want the data.
The machine was set to 13 Ipap 6 Expap, but I could tell I could not tolerate that little exhaust relief, when the doctor happened in and said we could lower it for comfort, so 5/13 with Pressure support of 4 for tonight.
I also have a ResMed Pulse Ox device that plugs into the unit.
I'm curious to see how this goes. Wish me luck!
Bill
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
Just wondering on your Pressure support. Whats the Min Pressure Support and the Max Pressure support?
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
(08-30-2017, 06:51 PM)Walla Walla Wrote: Just wondering on your Pressure support. Whats the Min Pressure Support and the Max Pressure support?
The Resmed Aircurve Vauto uses a fixed pressure support, so the answer is 4 and 4. Only the Philips BiPAP Auto has variable PS.
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
That's what I get for assuming. Thought ResMed would be the same.
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
I intend to start uploading data tomorrow.
I have a lovely wife and fine son who depend on me being whole and I feel like I'm letting them down to the fatigue I'm feeling as a result of unrefreshing sleep. It is killing me.
I'm very grateful for the help. Need it!
I'm also very curious about the Oximetry data. I did not know ResMed made these devices for our machines. I hope it works with Sleepyhead on a Mac. Any tips?
Bill
08-30-2017, 08:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-30-2017, 08:24 PM by SarcasticDave94.)
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
Those ResMed ox meters are quite expensive ain't they? Sorry but I wish I could help on Mac.
BTW the long journey starts with the first step. Yes my meds are either wearing off or taking effect. Not sure. Uh g'night...
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RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
(08-30-2017, 06:33 PM)Spy Car Wrote: I also have a ResMed Pulse Ox device that plugs into the unit.
I don't believe the Resmed Pulse Ox unit will work with SleepyHead, it only works with ResScan. ResScan only operates on a Windows platform.
Good luck!
RE: One Year Anniversary and Perplexed
Err...the old dance of 1 step forward and 2 back...
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.