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changed pressure question
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08-06-2019, 11:14 AM
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08-08-2019, 11:24 AM
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08-08-2019, 12:08 PM
RE: changed pressure question
In post #20, SleepRider suggested a minimum pressure of 8 and EPR 2. Have you tried that? The only charts I see are with a minimum pressure set to 5, which I believe is too low.
It’s probably going to be a balancing act for you. You need a little higher pressure than 5 for Obstructives, but not too high as to cause CA’s. You also need EPR, but at the same time need to watch for an increase in CA’s.
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08-08-2019, 01:17 PM
RE: changed pressure question
(08-08-2019, 12:08 PM)OpalRose Wrote: In post #20, SleepRider suggested a minimum pressure of 8 and EPR 2. Have you tried that? The only charts I see are with a minimum pressure set to 5, which I believe is too low. I missed that post. Thanks for pointing it out. Changes made. Will report back in a few days.
08-10-2019, 11:53 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-10-2019, 12:03 PM by Sleepy8989.)
RE: changed pressure question
08-10-2019, 01:02 PM
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I don’t have the expertise to comment on your settings, but the subject of positional clusters has come up a couple of times in your thread. Might you be tucking your chin during the night? If so, a soft cervical collar could be quite helpful. Or do you think the positional issue is more likely to be back-sleeping? If so, have you tried using a pillow to keep yourself on your side?
08-10-2019, 02:40 PM
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(08-10-2019, 01:02 PM)Dormeo Wrote: I don’t have the expertise to comment on your settings, but the subject of positional clusters has come up a couple of times in your thread. Might you be tucking your chin during the night? If so, a soft cervical collar could be quite helpful. Or do you think the positional issue is more likely to be back-sleeping? If so, have you tried using a pillow to keep yourself on your side? I am more concerned about the rest of the time. I was a back sleeper, moving to my side. I don't think I could wear a collar.
08-10-2019, 02:55 PM
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I only see clustering of obstructive events in your most recent chart. If that turns out to be atypical a collar may not do much to help you. I don't believe a collar will prevent central events.
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08-10-2019, 04:41 PM
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Melman has it right. You do have a hint of clustering but your numbers are low enough that that isn't a concern, at least not now so don't worry about that.
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08-22-2019, 01:14 PM
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