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RE: New in this forum. [Snowy2020] Need help to understand the graphs and adjust therapy - Gideon - 10-24-2020
I think you misstated your question. I think you meant EPR and not EPAP.
First now focus on comfort. Your numbers are good.
With Central Apneas present good results are always a balance between obstructive and Central events. At this level IMHO Central apnea is not as bad as obstructive.
That said try EPR=2 and assuming no large changes see which feels better. Small changes. If you were on a BiLevel I'd suggest a smaller change.
RE: New in this forum. [Snowy2020] Need help to understand the graphs and adjust therapy - Snowy2020 - 10-24-2020
thank you so much....I'll give it another week and follow your recommendations
RE: New in this forum. [Snowy2020] Need help to understand the graphs and adjust therapy - Snowy2020 - 11-06-2020
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Hi,
I think I'm nearly there, thanks to you guys. I am using cervical collar, and following all you recommendations, and would like to see if there are any other adjustments I could make. I also feel ok, making it through the day.
Many thanks as always.
RE: New in this forum. [Snowy2020] Need help to understand the graphs and adjust therapy - Sleeprider - 11-06-2020
This looks like an effective range of pressure for you and there is relatively little pressure fluctuation. If you tolerate EPR, increasing to 3 might be beneficial to further reduce flow limitation. With 95% FL at 0.09 you are in an aceptable range, but it might be more comfortable and reduce those frequent inspiratory spikes we see.