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Machine: Philips System One 60 Series Auto Mask Type: Nasal mask Mask Make & Model: Philips Wisp Humidifier: Philips System One CPAP Pressure: 8-16 APAP CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Other Comments: And my nightshift manager use to say "Sleep is for the weak..."
I thought I'd try out this Sleepyhead software out of curiosity to see the results from my 4 week trial so far (see attachment summary).
Pretty happy with the AHI stats but a bit confused about the leak stats. I don't feel like I experience a lot of mask leaks (Philips Wisp) but maybe I'm misinterpreting the data?
How do these stats compare to others? What in layman's terms is the "95% Total Leaks" figure?
Sorry if this has been asked time and time again. I tried a forum search but couldn't find what I was after.
07-31-2013, 06:53 AM (This post was last modified: 07-31-2013, 07:08 AM by zonk.)
RE: Sleephead results from my trial
(07-31-2013, 05:41 AM)mousetrap Wrote: How do these stats compare to others? What in layman's terms is the "95% Total Leaks" figure?
My machine report unintentional leak, your machine report total leak [intentional leak (vents leak rate) + unintentional leak (mask and mouth leaks]
90% percentile leak .... at or below whatever the reported number for 90% of the time using the machine
Chinstrap helps keeps mouth closed and minimize mouth leaks. Washing the cushion each day remove any facial oil and helps with the seal
My guess on why your leakage rate is so high is you might have your Wisp mask a little loose.
I have the same mask and here is a screen shot of my SH statistics screen.
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Machine: Philips System One 60 Series Auto Mask Type: Nasal mask Mask Make & Model: Philips Wisp Humidifier: Philips System One CPAP Pressure: 8-16 APAP CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Other Comments: And my nightshift manager use to say "Sleep is for the weak..."
Thanks cbramsey for posting your stats. I must admit I love the Wisp mask but still in the early stages of fine tuning the strap tension etc. Also considering changes (head) pillows to get the comfort right too.
Machine: Dreamstation BIPAP Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: Most recent: Airfit P10, Wisp, Pilairo, Mirage Vista Humidifier: Dreamstation BIPAP, but without humidifier, also S9 VPAP Auto CPAP Pressure: 15-25 CPAP Software: OSCAR
SleepyHead
(07-31-2013, 11:07 PM)mousetrap Wrote: Thanks cbramsey for posting your stats. I must admit I love the Wisp mask but still in the early stages of fine tuning the strap tension etc. Also considering changes (head) pillows to get the comfort right too.
You will often read here the common wisdom about masks: looser is better. I'm here to tell you that it's not necessarily true for all people or all masks. I use the wisp and I had to snug it up pretty tight before I could control the leaks. We're all different, so what works for me may not work for you. But don't be afraid to tighten things up if necessary to control leaks.
Machine: Philips System One 60 Series Auto Mask Type: Nasal mask Mask Make & Model: Philips Wisp Humidifier: Philips System One CPAP Pressure: 8-16 APAP CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Other Comments: And my nightshift manager use to say "Sleep is for the weak..."
![[Image: SHStatistics_zps39aacc1d.png]](http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii255/cbramsey5898/SHStatistics_zps39aacc1d.png)
