RE: When is it a matter of concern?
(09-08-2013, 06:59 PM)me50 Wrote: I have a "new" DME and therapist I will see next Tuesday and hopefully much more helpful!
Talk about possible mask leaks. Do you ever wake up with your mask ajar and leaking?
Sleepster
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RE: When is it a matter of concern?
(09-08-2013, 07:48 PM)vsheline Wrote: (09-08-2013, 06:48 PM)Sleepster Wrote: (09-08-2013, 06:18 PM)me50 Wrote: what does this tell me please?
median leak o.o
95% 0.0
maximum 33.0
apnea index 0.6
obstructive 0.5
hypopnea 1.0
AHI 1.6
...
apnea index 0.6 + obstructive 0.5 + hypopnea 1.0 + unknown apneas = AHI 1.6.
Hi Sleepster,
I think the equations would be as follows:
(total) Apnea Index 0.6 + Hypopnea Index 1.0 = AHI 1.6
(total) Apnea Index 0.6 = Obstructive Apnea Index 0.5 + Central Apnea Index + Unknown-type Apnea Index
Solving for the sum of Central Apnea Index + Unknown-type Apnea Index:
Central Apnea Index + Unknown-type Apnea Index = total Apnea Index 0.6 - Obstructive Apnea Index 0.5 = 0.1
So, if we presume the Unknown-type Apnea Index is zero (me50 didn't say what it was) then the Central Apnea Index would be 0.1
Unknown-type Apnea events are defined as apneas occurring when our leak rate is too high (typically well above 24 L/min, I think, like perhaps above 30 L/min) for the machine to tell whether they are obstructive or central. I think these unknown-type apnea events are not included in the Obstructive Apnea Index nor in the Central Apnea Index but are included in the total Apnea Index.
Take care,
--- Vaughn
Hi Vaughn
I couldn't tell you because the statistics portion of the report didn't tell me. It seems that when I look at the statistics by week, it all remains constant as far as the AHI's go. So, maybe there is a problem with my mask after all. I think I will put in a new seal today and see if it is better tonight. Thanks so much.
RE: When is it a matter of concern?
(09-08-2013, 07:52 PM)Sleepster Wrote: (09-08-2013, 06:59 PM)me50 Wrote: I have a "new" DME and therapist I will see next Tuesday and hopefully much more helpful!
Talk about possible mask leaks. Do you ever wake up with your mask ajar and leaking?
not that I am aware of. If my mask were slightly ajar, I probably wouldn't notice it; if it were really ajar, I would. I changed my tubing and cushion yesterday and I think I had a better night for leaks at least.