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new machine, worse results ???
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07-18-2022, 09:08 AM
new machine, worse results ???
I started on a cpap machine in late March, an Ibreeze, and had immediate success. My AHI was almost never above 1.0 and I felt great, no more daytime naps, and able to stay up late. After two months, my mahcine provider closed their local office, and the office in Erie PA said I had to get a new machine, they didnt support the Ibreeze. I got a resmed airsense 11, and now I am lucky if my if my AHI gets below 3, its normally 4-5. I feel like I did before I started, not rested, back to napping in daytime, etc. They have checked the pressure, and adjusted settings, but nothing seems to work, On the Ibreeze, I could see and adjust settings, but the resmed only allows me to adjust ramp and humidity. The therapist first adjusted EPR, then turned it off completely, with no change in results. Anyone else experience this? Any thing I could check? I hate typing this at 10:00 am, and feeeling like I need a nap already....
07-18-2022, 09:55 AM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
Hi Jst617! -
Four things before going any further,
Crimson Nape
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07-18-2022, 09:59 AM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
is your machine auto cpap or just a cpap with single pressure?
if your machine is a single preassure machine then thats must be your problem as ibreeze is an auto cpap it increases preassure automatically when it detects apnea events while single preassure cpap dose not increase pressure when it detect apnea events
07-18-2022, 12:16 PM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
thanks for the tip...seems my new machine is Autosense, but set for fixed cpap mode. If my prescribed pressure is 8, what would be good settings to start with for the min/max on autosense?
07-18-2022, 12:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-18-2022, 12:26 PM by Psychotech.)
RE: new machine, worse results ???
Min-6-8, max-12-16, epr-1-2, keep on playing with setting according to your comfort between the given parameters
07-18-2022, 12:41 PM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
EPR levels ?
is that a level, or a pressure, so 1, 2, 3 is low , med, high, or 1, 2, 3 psi ?
07-18-2022, 01:58 PM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
Here is the link to our Wiki about EPR: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...lief_(EPR). The pressure of a CPAP for most users is displayed in centimeters displacement of H2O. We usually write it as just 10 cm or 10 cmH2O. The EPR value reduces your exhale pressure by its displayed value in cmH2O. However, the lowest pressure your CPAP can deliver is 4 cm. So no matter what your EPR setting is, the pressure drop will not go below 4 cm.
Crimson Nape
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ___________________________________ Useful Links -or- When All Else Fails: The Guide to Understanding OSCAR OSCAR Chart Organization Attaching Images and Files on Apnea Board Apnea Helpful Tips INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
07-18-2022, 03:00 PM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
(07-18-2022, 12:16 PM)Jst617 Wrote: seems my new machine is Autosense, but set for fixed cpap mode. The AirSense 11 line has 3 different models:
It should say something like "AirSense 11 AutoSet". It would help to know exactly which machine you have. Once you have confirmed the model you can update your profile. Click on UserCP at the top of the page to edit your profile.
Jeff8356
MacBook Air (2017, Intel) | macOS Monterey (12.7) | OSCAR v1.5.1 | VM = Win10/Win11 | How to Links: Installing OSCAR on a Mac Organizing your OSCAR charts Attaching screenshots and files for the forum OSCAR Help OSCAR - The Guide INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
07-18-2022, 03:58 PM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
OSCAR will tell you which model you have, as well as the mode you are using...
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07-20-2022, 10:03 AM
RE: new machine, worse results ???
UPDATE, after two nights of adjusting settings, I think maybe I got it, first night was 6-12 for the pressure, EPR 1, a little better, but still not so good, AHI events 6.5.....last night was 8-14, EPR 1, AHI 2.0, feeling great so far, no need for the morning nap, I'll try those settings again tonight, hopefully same results tomorrow.
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