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EPAP isn't as high as you stated the doc wanted at 10. EPAP appears as a range IF ASV Auto mode is used, that is the only way EPAP can have 4-9.8 numbers.
Personal opinion, ramp needs to be turned off or with a short time and setting within EPAP range. You do not want to lock out therapy for 25 minutes unless pressure is a reasonable number. You may feel you need Ramp, OK make pressure 6, 7 or so. You may have events flags during Ramp, therapy doesn't happen during Ramp duration.
Total hours cannot be erased unless the seller used the new blower repair option. If they did, I'm not comfortable with them hiding total hours. User hours is totally different though. Look in your Clinical Menu, near the bottom should be something "About" maybe. Look in there for hours.
Update your left panel Apnea Board user data to reflect ASV and pressure set.
Post an OSCAR as soon as you get some time on the ASV.
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08-25-2021, 02:34 PM (This post was last modified: 08-25-2021, 02:35 PM by SarcasticDave94.
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RE: BiPAP ST - almost there - please help
Perfect, that's your default ResMed titration setup.
For tomorrow's follow-up with OSCAR:
Do me a favor, note specifically how you feel/felt when you use the ASV. If you need to, write it down. Tell us if you're feeling too little air to start, etc.
BTW eventually your ASV will make its presence known right as you drift off to sleep. Try to remain calm and recall what I'm trying to teach. When it blows hard as you're drifting off, BLOW BACK. Literally you will blow forcefully back to ASV reminding him you're still breathing.
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I’m glad to see default settings in ASV auto mode with ramp off. That will give us the best idea of your needs after the first night of data. While the data is important please post some subjective discussion of what feels right or wrong and we can try to address comfort issues as well as consider the data. The ASV is often remarkable in preventing almost all events but your comfort and sleep are top priority.
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I'm OK with that reason for the reset then. This is the same as a car getting a new engine. Your zero hours mean you will not need another machine for about 20K hours.
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Once we look at the data, we can see if you might need a boost in EPAP min or PS min. Either one is no big deal and may help with the feeling of wanting more air. Nothing is like the constant blast of the ST for disruption.
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