Let us know. Previously a severe sleep apnea patient, now on the cpap machine and post nasal surgery my figures have all gone down by approx 50% however my RE Count has doubled. For further questions, or concerns, please feel free to rach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. Since I began using it I feel like I sleep terribly. The exception: In the File/Preferences/CPAP tab there is a section for those of you that may want to experiment called Custom CPAP User Event Flagging. The Apnea-Hypopnea Index is typically used for classifying how severe your sleep apnea is. You can check for hose leaks by turning the machine on and running your hand up and down your hose to see if you feel any air blowing out. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea (ahi of 8) so I was given an auto CPAP or APAP. Hi Arthur, Im sorry that you didnt receive the user manual with the purchase of your machine, as this is something that is usually included. iam on mild sedative for anxiety disorder, also but still insomnia. Thanks. All in all, the AutoSet device, and its algorithm, is excellent for treating OSA patients. When the excessive leaking reaches the level where the machines manufacturers believe the machine will not properly maintain the therapeutic pressure setting, the leak is said to be a Large Leak. Flow Limits are often the main driver of pressure increases, especially with ResMed devices. Youre correct, your machine automatically changes to the pressure you need on a breath-by-breath basis. In restrictive lung disease, the patient adapts a breathing pattern of rapid, shallow breaths to minimize the work of breathing. Call1.800.356.5221M-F 8AM-8PM | Sa 8AM-5PM (CST). Does this mean this was my cm H2O pressure reading 95% of the hours I slept? Hi Pat, both low AHI and low Leak rate are important. Its common for AHI to vary from night to night. However, if theres an excessive leak, it could indicate a mouth leak or poor fitting mask. Hey Dave, please provide the name of the machine that you are currently using and we would be happy to confirm if there is software available for you to retrieve your sleep therapy data. by dorilou28 Sun May 16, 2021 1:05 pm, Post It's also important to understand that the data for any particular date is the data for the NIGHT that started on on that date and ended the following morning. AHI is the score given to determine the severity of your sleep apnea. It causes episodes of excessive mucous production, bronchoconstriction, and airway narrowing. 1 OSCAR Help 2 Creating a Profile 3 Importing Data into OSCAR the FIRST time 3.1 macOS Ventura 13 users 4 Importing Data into OSCAR AFTER the first time 4.1 Step 1. Etiologyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448165 I have my machine on and it is reading 1 event, but I did not go to sleep as of yet. My prescription has it set to a range of 8-20. My AHI reading below 3. Because apnoeas are normally preceded by periods of flow limitation (also called partial obstruction) or snoring, apnoeas are rarely encountered. Cheyne-Stokes respirationis characterized by alternating apnea and hyperventilation during sleep, mostly in the N1 and N2 sleep, and also when awake. Ive never been asked about compliance. Either way, I would recommend you speak with your doctor, so that your therapy data can be viewed to determine if your settings should be adjusted. Positional Apnea is caused by misalignment of the airway typically tucking the chin down. / Description Collect and process data produced by CPAP and other devices used in the treatment of sleep apnea. by dorilou28 Sun May 16, 2021 4:09 pm, Post since then im on cpap titration. For further questions, or concerns, please reach us at: 1-800-356-5221. Hi John, so happy to hear that your AHI is low when using your cpap machine! Uncorrectable with 20 that is??? / Is it OK to have a high leak rate if I am getting a good result? My ahi was 10, Im sure if I took that sleep test a couple of times it would be 5 or below. Romn / For all machines the redline number can be set in the menu File | Preferences | CPAP. Therefore, patients acquire a breathing pattern of deep, slow breaths to minimize the work of breathing. I have a resmed AirSense 10 machine. Effortlessly generate and manipulate standards-compliant PDF documents with a powerful and feature-rich SDK. If you hold your breath, the machine may record an AHI. Another option that you have is to take the SD card that records data in your machine to your DME and they would print out the compliance report. People using a nasal interface mask can potentially lose enough air pressure to impact their therapy. Oscar requires that data is collected on an SD card which MUST be inserted into the PAP machine during use to . Which mask are you most comfortable wearing? _________________. For our purposes, Pressure Support and EPR may be considered the same, with that provided by a BiLevel having the capability of a much higher value and can be applied in smaller increments. as a vertical bar. Please speak with your doctor for further interpretation of your AHI. I just want an oral device. Hi Diane, im sorry for the late response. You can then click on a bookmark and OSCAR will adjust the display to show the event which has been selected. Hi Duwanna, what is the name of your machine? I had been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea some months back. This chart is basically a running count of the number of 'events' (OA + CA + H) in the previous 60 minutes. The flattening index is a rather complex calculation taking many factor into consideration. Also, be sure to advise your doctor of the headaches that you are experiencing so that they may make a medical decision on if your settings should be adjusted. It can take some getting used to. Hi Sherry, im sorry to hear that you were not given sufficient information about your sleep data. Therefore, well go over some common readings that many CPAP machines measure, including. If so this could account for the increase in your number of events. Minimal Tidal Volume = 6 ml/kg * IBW Hi Diane, it must be very frustrating not having the total used hours recorded. If it was 120 L/min then I would be concerned. Below are instructions for how to access the provider menu on the Respironics M Series Pro CPAP machines. This allows you to define different Flow Restrictions and Event Durations. It sounds like the nasal mask, is a better option for you however, you must take your comfort into consideration also. Now, look at the little arrows in the calendar. Resmed machines show a single trace indicating the additional leak. There are three reasons that your AHI may rise. And that's true regardless of whether you get to bed before midnight. Minute ventilation is not routinely monitored during sleep studies. I have a ResMed 10 auto CPAP machine. OSCAR is software that is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, developed for reviewing and exploring data produced by supported CPAP, bilevel, ventilators, and related machines used in the treatment of sleep apnea. I hope this information helps, have a great day! Thank you. If they determine that yes you have central and change your machine, you'll probably feel better immediately. Your CPAP results will show the percentage of time the Auto Adjust feature worked to bring your pressure levels up to the maximum setting. My brother uses an oral device effectively and has mild SA. Hi Susan, what heading is the 0.0 reading under, or where are you seeing the 0.0? I thought the CPAP machine was to help with that. Theres a certain amount of leak coming from the mask thats considered normal. Is that AHI score likely to be inaccurate with a high leak rate? A more complete set of machine settings giving you the pressure and other settings for your machine. It is normally detected by clusters of Obstructive and Hypopnea events usually associated with an uneven and smaller/narrower Flow Rate chart. I had an AHI of 105 on my sleep study and they said my blood oxygen level was 53% at its lowest level. The AHI measurement is the same for all CPAP machines. Zooming in shows how the mask pressure is a high-resolution chart sampled 25 times per second, while the pressure is only sampled once per second. I put on about 10 lbs and now my sleep test says I have 10 ahi, minimal SA. Do you agree? Your low readings means your CPAP machine is working for you. Please see the link below for multiple versions of the software. Most machines categorize a normal leak rate if the leak registers 20-24L/minute or less, but you should always know what constitutes a higher than normal leak rate on your machine. Norsk / They are often identified as a fundamental part of RERAs and UARS. FreeCPAPAdvice.com. 2. by Pugsy Sun May 16, 2021 2:59 pm, Post I have a wonderful mask now with the memory foam and a great seal. Any periodic waxing/waning patterns will show up at that magnitude. Open OSCAR 4.2 Step 2. Pressure is set at 11. Restrictive lung diseases are a group of chronic pulmonary conditions characterized by the inability of the lungs to fully expand, owing to problems in the lungs themselves or the structures surrounding them. OSCAR is based on SleepyHead so it will get you heading in the right direction. Ive been having an average of 8 hours sleep with the mask and have felt good when I wake up. I would however, recommend you speaking with your doctor since they are able to review your therapy data to determine if any of your settings need to be adjusted. So, waxing and waning pattern with a central event between them and duration per the above. Did you take any type of different medication, or have any alcohol before sleeping? If you have a high leak rate typically, anything over 24L/m, this could be the reason for the increase in AHI. To calculate AHI, you add the total number of apnea episodes, including hypopnea episodes, and divide by the number of sleep time minutes. by Pugsy Sun May 16, 2021 2:56 pm, Post Is that oke ? That is fantastic! etina/ Mine is usually between .2 & .4 so i guess my question is does the machine not pick up on and notate all apnea issues ,and does it hurt to wear a CPAP if you dont really need it. After a month using average 7-8 hours at night day time when I sleep in the afternoon it napped more than 2hours. Or does an apap machine automatically show a lower reading each time you wear it? This is definitely something I would suggest you speaking with your doctor about. The CPAP pressure level will be prescribed to the highest level you require during the night. I have now been on the machine for 25 days without interruption. Please confirm with your doctor what the RE means and a possible explanation as to why it has doubled. In fact, when individuals lose around 10 percent body weight, they may need to turn down the CPAP settings. If your AHI is below 5, it is considered normal. Also, please be sure that there arent any holes in your hose. Italiano / This is caused by a dysfunction in the central nervous system, not a physical obstruction, and requires a different type of machine and PAP therapy. The normal leak rate is 24 L/min, so your 37 is a bit on the high side. Minute ventilation, also known as total ventilation, is a measurement of the amount of air that enters the lungs per minute. Article Subtitles: Brief Summary: Your mask fit is good also. Your upper airway anatomy and the nature of your airway obstruction play the biggest role in figuring out the required pressure setting. They may want to replace your CPAP with a BiPAP. Last night, Thursday, I went to bed at 10:30 and slept until 8 but it said I had over 11 events. The metrics used are: a flattening index for flow-limitation, a calibrated RMS measure of sound averaged over an inspiration for snore and the length of any apnoea detected. You mentioned that the fixed pressure and masks are the same with both machines, but what about other settings? could it be a pressure issue of some machine issue or am I doomed. This cycle is longer than other causes of central sleep apnea cycle, which typically have a cycle length of 30 to 45 minutes. If the sizing is not correct, this could be the cause of the high leak rate. Is the EPR and Humidifier settings the same for both machines? That is great! After going back to sleep my ahi was 9.1 On the Philips Respironics web pages, PB is defined as "Periodic breathing is defined as alternating periods of hyperventilation with waxing/waning tidal volume" Typically the waxing and waning pattern must be quite regular in visual appearance and it must present for at least a minute or two for PB to be scored. As the disease progresses, daytime symptoms become prominent, and patients rely on a breathing pattern similar to the one seen in other restrictive lung diseases, i.e., shallow, rapid breathing.[10][11]. Many xPAP user complain about the "high" pressures involved. If you have NEVER had a Clear Airway/Central Apnea event (CA) recorded, none will show. The only concern would be if your AHI exceeds 5. Place the cursor on a graph, hold the Ctrl button and rotate the scroll wheel; Use the keyboard Up Arrow to zoom in and the Down Arrow to zoom out; To zoom out to the full view you can also right-click on any graph title and select "100% zoom level". Event rates per hour. Note that turning a session off will change the calculated AHI for the night. by dorilou28 Sun May 16, 2021 12:09 pm, Post To help understanding of what you see read the SleepyHead tutorial topic in the Announcements section of the main forum. Tell people that need a sleep study or help with OSCAR or CPAP Therapy about http://axgsleepdiagnostics.com Thank you!!! Mask Pressure is the Pressure at the mask. Modern devices can differentiate the mask actually being on the person or if the person just turns it on but doesnt wear the mask. The sidebar will show a list of all the bookmarks which have been created. Also, I had high blood pressure and that went completely away after CPAP treatment! This measurement helps to assess compliance and is a factor that insurance companies measure for coverage purposes. Sleep is very important for your health!!! AHI is calculated by dividing the number of events by the number of hours of sleep to determine whether a patient will require CPAP therapy. ResMed S9, Philips Respironics System One, and Fisher & Paykel Icon machines record Flow Rate data if the card is in the CPAP machine during the night. Use the menu option, On the flow rate graph, place the cursor on the event you wish to record (eg an apnea). Also, you should discuss the increase in AHIs, with your doctor, since he/she, will be able to review your therapy data and determine if you would possibly benefit from a setting adjustment. I dont understand like Ihave a reamed 10 and what dose it mean if it says I have 1.9 events per hour? This force, assuming 8 inches of water, is equal to the maximum pressure produced by a CPAP, 20 cm of water (cmw). Hi Jordan, your AHI reading of 0.9 means on average you have less than 1 event per night, thats great! This flushes away the exhaled breath and prevents the user from re-breathing his expelled CO2. caracaracara1 3 mo. benzodiazepines), alcohol and sleeping your back could add to your pressure requirements temporarily.>. There are some comfort adjustment features that you may have access to, which does not require you speaking with your doctor. CSR is very regular and has a CA at the nadir of the cycle (although the CA may be mis-scored as an OA or a UA). SleepStyle CPAP does not record these so OSCAR calculates those numbers from the flow graph. Please speak with your doctor so that a medical determination can be made as if you require pressure setting changes. Note that on this chart flow limits are under-reported as compared to what we can visualize on the flow rate graph discussed above. I sweat quite a bit almost every night. I don't think there's anything you can do to determine from the data if they're real. Hi Percy, my apologies for the delayed response. Please explain this to me, please. The events are shown on this graph as well as on the event flags graph. I thought the machine was supposed to ramp up and down as need rather than maintaining a constant setting. Thanks. This section is new and under development, so please bear with us. The AHI Sleep Apnea Scale <5 = normal sleep function 5-15 = mild sleep apnea 15-30 = moderate sleep apnea >30 = severe sleep apnea Common CPAP Machine Readings Most CPAP machines measure: AHI Pressure Leak Snores can be precursors of obstructive events and as such drive pressure increases, especially with Phillips Respironics machines. Double-click the words "Bookmark at xx:xx:xx" in the Notes column. The calendar covers up a lot of useful information and should always be hidden when making screenshots for uploading to a forum. A feature of flow limitation is that while the downstream pressure is sufficiently low to keep the tube collapsed the flow-rate will be more or less maintained at a constant value, regardless of changes to the driving pressure. Ahi 17.1 It is the certifying organization that determines what the criteria is and it is they who may or may not accept OSCAR data as satisfying their documentation requirements. Master your therapy and improve your sleep with our powerful cloud-ba. ResMed machines record Respiration Rate, Tidal Volume, and Minute Vent, they are not calculated. / It measures around 500 mL in an average healthy adult male and approximately 400 mL in a healthy female. For example, take a warm bath before you go to bed. All Periodic Breathing should be viewed in a zoomed view to identify its properties. Mask Pressure is used in advanced cases such as for Central Apnea or other breathing issues where the breathing is paced (Timed) such as in some cases of COPD. General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea. Look how normal the resulting respiratory flow rate is. If the patient is on a ventilator, then the cyclical change in tidal volume and minute ventilation can be graphed together. The graphical display of events is useful in determining whether they occurred at a particular time, in clusters, or spaced throughout the night. I have a very naive and basic question. Second is consumption of alcohol, narcotics and drugs which increases obstruction and as a result AHI. I just need a little assistance, not a machine blowing air down my throat all night with a mask on, which is not healthy, I dont care what anybody says. Then make sure to move the switch back to the write position so that your CPAP machine can write to the SD card. I just recently switched to 3rd shift, when I sleep in the morning around 4hrs or more my Therapy hours always read less then hour..But when I sleep overnight when Im off work ,it gives me the correct time,4hrs or moreI dont understand, why is that. And, while a low setting may be good for you, it might not be good for another person. Your email address will not be published. Hi there my AHI is reading 0.9 and my pressure is 12 was wondering how many episodes is that? We wish you continued success with your CPAP Therapy. Ive only been using my CPAP for about a month. My pressure ranges from 5 to 7 each night and my AHI is down to 0.4 per hour. https://646c480ddc37fd8605e3-4898386040a5e950859918f0c3cc7c06.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/378120r2_airsense10_userguide_amer_eng.pdf. The apnea/hyperapnea cycle is around 45 minutes to 75 minutes.. As the condition progresses, air-trapping ensues, leading to lung hyperinflation. severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS), Apneas (200), Hypopnea (200) = Total number of episodes is 400, Actual sleep time (420 minutes) (seven hours x 60 minutes), Divide the 400 by 420 = .95 x 60 = AHI 57 (severe apnea). This page was last modified on 12 December 2022, at 06:01. in feb 2019 i diagnosed with mild OSA. by Julie Sun May 16, 2021 2:51 pm, Post Hi Im a new user of CPAP machine. If your CPAP adjusts the positive airway up to the maximum level of pressure, more than 10% of your sleeping hours, you might want to increase the ceiling pressure of the device. Thanks. Unfortunately, we no longer sell the smart card, or have access to the required software. I'd show the OSCAR reports to a sleep doctor. If your sleep study indicates you have OSA, youll require a CPAP titration study to find the level of pressure youll require to maintain your airway while youre sleeping. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221 for further questions, or concerns. The y-value of the OSCAR AHI graph at any given time is the total number of events recorded during the previous 60 minutes of run time in the current session. We can be reached at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. The increase in ventilation can reduce your CO2 level which affects respiratory drive. In other terms, tidal volumes should be kept as low as possible to prevent volutrauma and barotrauma. Give us a call today and one of our 5 star customer service representatives will help you. I'm going to bump you up here now with this post. With your AHI being 17.1, you are considered to have moderate sleep apnea. Do I need to talk with my doctor about any adjustments? The notes for a particular day can be included in the printed report. For further questions, or concerns, please give us a call at: 1-800-356-5221, you can e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. When having an apnea, the machine does increase the pressure in an effort to correct the episode, but it may not have ramped up to 20. http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t99705/Please-help-define-quotClear-Airway-apneaquot.html. Have you changed your cushion on your mask within the last 3 months? Is something wrong? Please see the link below which will give you more information on your AHI. When a person breathes in, oxygen from the surrounding atmosphere enters the lungs. All CPAP masks are designed to leak or vent surplus air away from the user's nose or mouth. You then take this number and multiply by 60. I will go read and Ill be back with hopefully the correct graph to show you all. Should have said at least 9 hours. Please tell me what the numerical values mean when running the mask fit. You can adjust the red line between acceptable and unacceptable leaks by using File | Preferences | CPAP | Flag leaks over threshold. Philips Respironics machines flag breathing that meets their definition of periodic breathing (PB). REM sleep towards morning could relax your muscles and exacerbate sleep apnea. Starting from the top, the key parts of the left side-bar are. Is this showing improvement from my original sleep study? Also, other CPAP users have reported that theyve noticed their machine will record an AHI, if they change positions while they are awake. I have been wearing a CPAP since 2001. Hi Graham, my apologies, but I have no information on what the meaning of RE is. This a great article! 1. Then make sure to move the switch back to the write position so that your CPAP machine can write to the SD card. What does this mean? In patients with NMDs, dyspnea becomes prominent at night due to diaphragmatic weakness. Try a pillow adjustment, 1 vs 2 or a flatter, less firm pillow. According to them oscar does not work with a prisma smart machine. Clicking on the blue and yellow session buttons will include or exclude sessions from the display of the night's data. For further questions, or concerns, please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may email us at: cpap@cpap.com. I agree you need a higher pressure I'd say 9, but 10 also works. Which is the more significant reading of the two? You exerted enough force to displace the water and blow bubbles. In a patient with flow-limited breathing this equates to an inspiratory waveform with a flat top (i.e., a constant inspiratory flow-rate.). Deb. It attempts to measure essentially how flat-topped the waveform is. Anyway to fix that? There is no benefit to using a CPAP Machine, without being diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. For further questions, or concerns, we may be reached at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail further questions to: cpap@cpap.com. The results that you are listing, could be displaying improved results however, you must speak with your doctor to have your data analyzed for certainty. Hi Adolphus, my apologies for the late response. I still have my machine from my prior bout with SA and told him to cancel that order. Once you are used to it you should have an easier time sleeping. One time I will get 10.6 next time 14.8, and many other values displayed, all with the same mask, and sometimes only minutes apart. At the same time, carbon dioxide continuously forms as long as metabolism takes place. Hey Danny, congrats on feeling better since you started your CPAP Therapy. On the Daily page, select the bookmark you wish to delete, then click "Remove Bookmark" at the bottom of the panel. Interstitial lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asbestosis, cause progressive fibrosis of the lung tissue. Hello Sue, I would recommend that you speak with your doctor so that your data can be interpreted properly. Detailed information about your respiration throughout the night. initially i felt really good but since last one week i woke up every hour at night with gasping for air. It also shows the pressure settings. For further questions, or concerns, please feel free to call us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. Hey Gina, im sorry to hear that you are waking with headaches. Basically, anything less than 5 events per hour is considered normal. They show your apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), brief details of your machine and its settings, the time you slept, and the events which occurred during your sleep. As a result, alveolar overdistension and lung injury might occur. You may speak with your doctor, or your local sleep center to see if they have the software available. Its the number of times per sleep hour that your upper airway (soft palate at your throat or tongue) partially or completely collapses, causing a drop in blood oxygen levels or a slight arousal from sleep. Changing their position because your pillow pushing against the mask. It is a vital clinical parameter that allows for proper ventilation to take place. Patients with ARDS already have injured lungs, and mechanical ventilation should follow a lung-protective strategy. A slow increasing leak is more likely the mask just being dislodges somewhat. The main part of the daily page is given over to the detailed graphs. Alternatively press and hold the Escape (Esc) key or Down Arrow on your keyboard for a couple of seconds. My machine says Settling 4.0 what that means. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/remzzzs-full-face-cpap-mask-liners, https://www.cpap.com/productpage/silent-night-full-face-cpap-mask-liners. 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