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Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
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05-02-2023, 01:15 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
I used mine for a couple of nights; FAILED. Trying to return it, no answer yet to me emails.
05-02-2023, 01:46 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
I tried adding the Vcom to my usual setup (VAuto, fixed pressure, EERS) and found that it felt hard to breathe. I wasn't willing to continue on through the night. I suspect I would need to alter settings a lot to use Vcom, but I am not motivated to do that as existing therapy seems to be just fine (AHI monthly average 0.6).
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05-02-2023, 02:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2023, 02:44 PM by theredheadsaid.)
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
My next thing to do is look at my OSCAR data, to see what was happening in that hour where i was using the VCOM.
05-02-2023, 02:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2023, 02:51 PM by Nightynite.)
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
Lanky lefty on utube says. No apap, no bipap, use cpap mode with no EPR.
It’s at the 3:20 mark on one of his videos.
05-02-2023, 02:57 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
Using EPR is essentially acting as a Bi-level machine, and is a no-no according to the Vcom's website. It seems that this only works with a straight CPAP.
Based on the information, it appears this is an atmospheric bleed valve. It is set to sense an exhale pressure that is greater than the IPAP pressure. - Red
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05-02-2023, 03:21 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
Straight CPAP= no EPR and not even APAP? (Varying pressure)?
05-02-2023, 03:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2023, 03:26 PM by Nightynite.)
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
Yep, just make your min and max the same. And no EPR
Straight cpap is just one fixed pressure.
05-02-2023, 03:39 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
05-02-2023, 04:22 PM
RE: Using Vcom : do i adjust my EPR?
I stand corrected! I went back and read the "The V-Com Story". Wow! A reverse bi-level. Who would have thunk it?
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Crimson Nape
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