I just got my ResMed machine Monday and used it every night. Can you explain why? / Ive been having an average of 8 hours sleep with the mask and have felt good when I wake up. The AHI first increases to 3 and it stays at 3 until each of the three events "age" out of the running total: The Time at Pressure graphs the amount of time spent at a specific pressure. If you click on a date in the calendar, the daily data for that date loads into the daily data window. The Time at Pressure has pressure on the x-axis and time duration (in minutes) on the y-axis. 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. Clear airway 9 Ive been on Respironics CPAP machines for 8 years (my latest a Dream Machine) and while certainly sleeping and feeling much better rarely had an AHI reading below 12. It isnt perfect, but it isnt bad. Example before midnight with machine my episodes are 2.8 .But if I go to bed when not working at 3:00 A.M. episodes go up to 6 to 9 per hour with machine also. or is tis machine wrong. H Ive using my dream machine for 4 months now It automatically adjust to my breathing and it communicates with a app to my phone via Bluetooth to monitor .By far the best machine Ive came across and I also use Flonase everynight before bed .Ahi .3. This can be clinically observed and documented with a cyclic variation of breathing pattern with a change in saturation from 90% to 100%. Those with a lower gap requirement would likely do as well on FLEX or APAP, but to repeat, the large majority of our patients have a gap of 4 or greater.". Most machine manufacturers consider a normal leak rate 20-24. 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. Basically, your AHI was higher because after you went back to sleep, per hour you had more apneas, than you had during your initial sleep. ago Has anyone tried replacing the SDcard on Luna II. according to the monitored results i have had an AHI of 5 or more ( around 6 to be specific ) 3 days out of 60 the rest were 2 or less . A known algorithm that is used to automatically set patient pressure in APAP machines is called ResMed AutoSet. Hi Jordan, your AHI reading of 0.9 means on average you have less than 1 event per night, thats great! First is mask leak. What can I do? Two questions: Mostly OSCAR is a reporter, it is even in the name, OSCAR - the Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter. Im mean if theres any obstructive apneas the machine should ramp up to my max of 20 to try and correct them right? The PAP mode is the particular algorithm set on the machine (many machines can operate in more than one mode). Philips Respironics: PR machines do not produce this chart, instead they show FL events on the Events chart. Which mask are you most comfortable wearing? I see flames on screen. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. Im new to this machine and the company that gave it to me didnt explain it to me and dont see my Dr till January. Flow Limits are the 'foundation' of obstructive events. Philips Respironics machines flag breathing that meets their definition of periodic breathing (PB). Put it on for a few hours in the evening while you read or watch TV before bed. https://grabby.cpap.com/2019-09-05_101010891-B4101i-1018.png. Also, other CPAP users have reported that theyve noticed their machine will record an AHI, if they change positions while they are awake. Here is what OSCAR calculates, including the math behind it. To those of you with Sleep Apnea try to stick with it each night. Uncorrectable with 20 that is??? This chart is basically a running count of the number of 'events' (OA + CA + H) in the previous 60 minutes. You may speak with your doctor, or your local sleep center to see if they have the software available. Hi - would like to help you but could you possibly look again at Oscar re posting what and what not? Click the small green arrows to move back & forth by one day. 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). Congrats on your weight loss! Even though, you dont feel like your therapy is benefiting you, from the numbers you listed, it is. They are often identified as a fundamental part of RERAs and UARS. It's necessary to deselect all graphs except one, using the chart selector menu at the bottom right of the page. Hey Danny, congrats on feeling better since you started your CPAP Therapy. You can search for particular text in your bookmarks using the search window at the top of the sidebar (under the word Bookmarks). You did get some basics, but not quite the right set-up (can't really see graphs for instance) and we would like to help. Hi, How do I get the Oscar reading to show a full 8-`10 days? Please contact our customer service department at: 1-800-356-5221, with your machine near you so that we can provide you with accurate information and efficient service on your machine. Receive detailed reports and perform the analysis of data. Please see the link below for more information on headache and other side effects that you may experience. The summary of events will only show those which are turned on in the event flag selector. Is something wrong? I am also exhausted at 10 am. I recently spent a night at a sleep clinic and it was suggested that I change to a full face mask, try to sleep more on my side, use fixed pressure and that I try a Resmed machine. Note that turning a session off will change the calculated AHI for the night. Some ResMed's do not report I and E times, Which ones do not (AutoSet, Elite?). I just am wondering why with a good seal I am having so many episodes. We can be reached at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. Is it OK to have a high leak rate if I am getting a good result? Login or Create an Account Apnea Board Forum - CPAP | Sleep Apnea / Public Area / Main Apnea Board Forum / Understanding OSCAR Data An AHI reading under 5 is considered normal A reading of 5-15 apnea events indicates mild sleep apnea Readings of 15-30 are considered moderate sleep apnea We wish you continued success with your CPAP therapy! 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. --> Do not use these buttons when you are on a translated page. Hi, I am from India. I can open my mouth, stick out my tongue, blow raspberries and even talk..all with the mask and machine on and not have air . Youre correct, your machine automatically changes to the pressure you need on a breath-by-breath basis. Double-click the words "Bookmark at xx:xx:xx" in the Notes column. Hi Greg, my apologies, but in order to accurately answer your question, please provide the name and model of your machine. Sleep is very important for your health!!! For further questions, or concerns, please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. Hi Duwanna, what is the name of your machine? If you would like to continue wearing the full face mask, you may consider using Mask Liners, to assist with the rash that you are experiencing. Hello Guest, Welcome to Apnea Board ! Which is the more significant reading of the two? 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. Im not able to locate any details regarding the AHI for your machine. Although these machines can vary by function, complexity, and price, the best are those that include a variety of statistics about your sleep patterns each night. Woke up at 10:30 AM, my machine time said 4 hours. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221 with any further questions, or concerns. You are correct, the machine is designed to decrease the number of Apneas that you have. I'm struggling with trying to post the graph. You can select which events to display using the event flag selector at the bottom left of the chart area. Give us a call today and one of our 5 star customer service representatives will help you. Philips machines show two traces - total leak and additional leak. 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. The Pressure Interval for 8.6 is highlighted in yellow. / EPR=3 requires a min of not less than 7. Hi David, Bookmarks are created using the [bookmark tab] on the daily page: In the [right sidebar] click on the Bookmarks button at the bottom of the sidebar. After going back to sleep my ahi was 9.1 The calendar covers up a lot of useful information and should always be hidden when making screenshots for uploading to a forum. Since the problem in obstructive lung disease is expiratory, breathing with higher tidal volumes helps overcome airway resistance. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com, with further questions, or concerns. 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. Is there an actual physical difference in how the two machines are providing air pressure? The night before was 4.5 before that 2.3. A simplified view of the different types of events you have experienced. You ca also do this by using your hand to seal the mask. Deb. 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. / It an insurance scam, is all it is..talk about killing an ant with a sledgehammer! If youre using an auto adjusting machine, it would be worth noting what your average pressure is to provide you with the lower AHI score. You can then click on a bookmark and OSCAR will adjust the display to show the event which has been selected. For the past 2 months I was getting a reading of 2 or smaller for BOTH EPH and AHI. The solution works with Philips Respironics System One Machines, DreamStation Machines, ResMed S9 CPAP machines, DeVilbiss Intellipap machines, and Contec CMS50 Oximeters. The pressure graph shows the pressure as it varies over time. Please see the link below for information on your sleep data meanings and how the score is calculated. FreeCPAPAdvice.com. 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]. 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. When submitting for review these charts should be provided in a full night view. Hi Jamie, im sorry to hear that you are having night sweats. Learn About Sleep Apnea and Treatment Options, The Latest CPAP Machine Reviews from Experts, Find the Best CPAP Mask for Your Lifestyle, Our Top Picks to Make CPAP Cleaning a Breeze, Were here to help! I have a very naive and basic question. To help understanding of what you see read the SleepyHead tutorial topic in the Announcements section of the main forum. Please speak with your doctor about your concerns, as they may want to complete a new sleep study. But then about 4 days ago my AHI for clear (central) apneas began to sky rocket from about 3-4 An hour to 15-20 per hour. If not, you should. by dorilou28 Sun May 16, 2021 12:09 pm, Post Is the EPR and Humidifier settings the same for both machines? Hi John, so happy to hear that your AHI is low when using your cpap machine! Basically .9 would be less than 1 event per hour?? Titration refers to slowly adding more of something until you achieve the desired effect. Nearly all that is happening throughout the night can be seen in the Flow Rate graph though usually in a zoomed view. OSCAR v1.3.0 is released With this release, OSCAR adds support for several new CPAP machines -- ResMed AirSense 11, Fisher & Paykel Sleepstyle, DeVilbiss BLUE (DV6) -- and improves support for others and for oximeters. How is that possible, I had the machine on all night. Modern CPAP machines are incredibly sophisticated and capable devices that can provide a wide range of specific results recorded as data throughout the night. I have a ResMed 10 auto CPAP machine. If you have NEVER had a Clear Airway/Central Apnea event (CA) recorded, none will show. I have a wonderful mask now with the memory foam and a great seal. Was it a good thing? Normal minute ventilation is between 5 and 8 L per minute (Lpm). 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. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221, or e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com, with further questions, or concerns. This will allow you to view all of your data, including a graph showing stuff like the types of apnea events you experienced, when you removed the mask, when and how much leakage there was, etc. etina/ Hey Rich, sorry to hear about the leak rate that you are experiencing. Theres a certain amount of leak coming from the mask thats considered normal. Without this data, DME providers cant continue being paid by Medicare. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/remzzzs-full-face-cpap-mask-liners, https://www.cpap.com/productpage/silent-night-full-face-cpap-mask-liners. A mouse-over event over the Time at Pressure chart will accentuate the data points. Which ones are "Calculated" by OSCAR? Shows when the machine was turned on and off, and the total elapsed time. Clicking the downward-facing triangle will show the calendar. Tidal Volume is managed by Philips Respironics ASV for the purpose of managing Central Sleep Apnea. Hi Susan, what heading is the 0.0 reading under, or where are you seeing the 0.0? The events are shown on this graph as well as on the event flags graph. In other terms, tidal volumes should be kept as low as possible to prevent volutrauma and barotrauma. 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. Hi Adolphus, my apologies for the late response. / 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. I have started using vent med Ds-6 cpap machine.its sleep report doesnt say anything about AHI.AM I LOOKING AT RIGHT PLACE. These are the charts that are most used to see how your therapy is doing. Use the menu option, On the flow rate graph, place the cursor on the event you wish to record (eg an apnea). 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. The 'blowing' stops immediately after you put the mask on as the blower speed returns to normal. I installed OSCAR and selected the SD card. The following picture is from a APAP device where there were two events that occured at Pressure Interval 8.6 cmH2O (8.5<= P < 8.7). SH was developed by a member here, and then reworked (a lot) into Oscar by the same and other people (working on a Mac, but it's completely as good on PCs). Then make sure to move the switch back to the write position so that your CPAP machine can write to the SD card. We can be reached at: 1-800-356-5221, or you may e-mail us at: cpap@cpap.com. It is a vital clinical parameter that allows for proper ventilation to take place. Note that although this is used to calculate the time asleep, the CPAP machine has no way of knowing if you were actually asleep or not. For posting charts to the forum it's best to turn the pie chart off as it covers up more valuable information. That is not pressure, that is flow. Normal results typically range between 80% and 120% of the prediction. 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. ResMed ASV maintains a constant Minute Volume to manage Central Sleep Apnea. Unless you have a co-morbid condition that is associated with PB (such as congestive heart failure), PB is not something you need to spend much time worrying about or trying to locate in your data. It does not mean that you do not have issues related to pressure. ResMed ASV maintains a constant Minute Volume to manage Central Sleep Apnea. Each event type in the Event Flags graph will have a corresponding entry in the sidebar summary area. Usually, a high leak rate, causes your AHI, to increase, unless you have a machine that compensates for the leak, or a defect with your unit. In patients with NMDs, dyspnea becomes prominent at night due to diaphragmatic weakness. If you sleep right through the night, that is a single session. It attempts to measure essentially how flat-topped the waveform is. I have an old machine that does not record any usage time. In restrictive lung disease, the patient adapts a breathing pattern of rapid, shallow breaths to minimize the work of breathing. These allow you to inspect all the important things which happened during the night, right down to a breath-by-breath review. iam on mild sedative for anxiety disorder, also but still insomnia. There are several different Compliance requirements out there, FAA, DOT, Medical Insurance. Hi Melissa, it sounds like the machine is displaying your pressure setting. Hi Angela, it can be difficult to understand the readings on your machine. If you have a lot of flow limits here, it is a good idea to review the Flow Rate chart for Flow Limits that do not show in this chart. This is what causes some of the CA events. A bookmark stating the time and date will be created. Additionally I have the Resmed Airsense 11 and it senses when I fall asleep and that is when it begins to give me the higher pressures. It lets us see how the pressure is being delivered. Tidal volumes of 500 to 600 mL at 1214 breaths per minute yield minute ventilations between 6.0 and 8.4 L, for example. Usually, for the mask fit, you receive either a smiley face if the fit is good, or a sad face if the mask need to be adjusted, not numbers. initially i felt really good but since last one week i woke up every hour at night with gasping for air. Is this showing improvement from my original sleep study? Divide hypopnea + apnea by sleep time and then multiply the number by 60. There isnt any difference in the air pressure provided by the machines as long as all of the settings are the same. If they determine that yes you have central and change your machine, you'll probably feel better immediately. When a 'leak' occurs, the pressure delivered by the blower moves more air to compensate and maintain pressure. see the Wiki article Optimizing_therapy#Positional_Apnea, Correlation with other charts indicating cause and effect. I feel like a new person. Please make certain that you are using the correct size mask also. For further questions, or concerns, please give us a call at: 1-800-356-5221 and well be happy to assist you. In order for me to confirm the reason for the hours not recorded, please provide me with the name of the machine that youre using. For further questions, or concerns, please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221. Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. Its also used to determine how well treatment is working like a CPAP device, for instance. by dorilou28 Sun May 16, 2021 1:31 pm, Post Was never an issue till I starting using the machine. I appreciate everyones response. - Additionally, your smartphone or wearable sleep tracking device can also help you better manage your sleep and in some cases, even help uncover if you have sleep apnea. Place the straw down to near the bottom of the glass, now let your youth loose and pretend you are a kid and blow bubbles. as a vertical bar. Second, if you have previously had an event type such as Clear Airway/Central Apnea event (CA) recorded, that category will always display even if you have none on the current night. You can adjust the CPAP pressure to fit your own particular needs. It is also normal for people that take a half-hour nap to have higher AHI since Your AHI measures the number of apneas and hypopneas you experienceper hour, not the total number. Ive been on CPAP for about 15 years. Nederlands / 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. More than one episode per sleep hour is considered abnormal. Please feel free to reach us at: 1-800-356-5221 for further questions, or concerns. Whats total AI means? Hi Zev, AHI is the accumlation of apneas and hypopneas while events per hour is how many times you stop breathing. 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. Tidal volume is the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. This is what I have found: Respironics EncoreViewer Software along with their Smart Card Reader will allow you to track the clinical data recorded on the Smart Card. We wish you continued success with your CPAP Therapy. Sudden increases in leak rate that have a flat top followed by a sudden drop can be an indication of an open mouth with a nasal mask. Join the FreeCPAPAdvice.com/forum Online CPAP Support Community.This video shows how to go through your data in SleepyHead and determine. To assist in understanding your devices responses. Basically, anything less than 5 events per hour is considered normal. When a session is off the button changes to black / red. It can take some getting used to. Though newer machines utilize smartphone apps or other digital software to track therapy, CPAP.com still stocks some of the physical software bundles for some older machines. If you hold your breath, the machine may record an AHI. So then. I had an AHI of 105 on my sleep study and they said my blood oxygen level was 53% at its lowest level. The apnea/hyperapnea cycle is around 45 minutes to 75 minutes.. Try a pillow adjustment, 1 vs 2 or a flatter, less firm pillow. Pressure is set at 11. If you were to stop using your machine, your readings would most likely be much higher. Interstitial lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asbestosis, cause progressive fibrosis of the lung tissue. Items 4, 5, 6, and 7 in the sidebar image are collectively the summary information. I asked him why would I need a machine for such a mild case, why not an oral device? Divide hypopnea + apnea by sleep time and then multiply the number by 60. Minute ventilation is not routinely monitored during sleep studies. While helpful, neither apps, smartphones, or smartwatches are substitutes for a sleep study. I put on about 10 lbs and now my sleep test says I have 10 ahi, minimal SA. https://www.cpap.com/cpap-faq/CPAP-and-Sleep-Apnea-Definitions#ahi-apnea-hypopnea-index. The only concern would be if your AHI exceeds 5. Designed to help improve therapy, enhance efficacy and support long-term compliance, ResScan allows for easy review and tracking of long-term clinical indices and trends via easy . What is the difference between the two? PB is flagged with a green background on the flow rate data. A more complete set of machine settings giving you the pressure and other settings for your machine. 1. Any thoughts? Hi there my AHI is reading 0.9 and my pressure is 12 was wondering how many episodes is that? Generally, lung-protective strategies in patients with ARDS involve administering tidal volumes of approximately 6-8 mL/Kg of ideal body weight. For Resmed machines, this is 24 L/min. In central sleep apnea, the brain is not telling your body to breathe. It measures around 500 mL in an average healthy adult male and approximately 400 mL in a healthy female. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/bfan-bedfan-night-sweats-cool-sleep-comfort. To minimize the monthly calendar, just click on the triangle to the left of the current date. Hi Kamleshwar, Hi Susan, it means your AHI, (total episodes) is zero. I would recommend you speaking with the supplier you purchased your machine from to confirm if AHI is a recorded feature for your machine. I'm honestly a little weirded out by how open my eyes are without having to try. I will ask my dr when I have my follow up appointment in a week but wondered if feeling worse with CPAP is common? What does all this mean. As such, it is not particularly useful, since you can see the clusters in the Event Flags chart at the top, and also see which types of events are occurring. Italiano / My auto set settings are 11-18. Session starting, ending, and total times. Didn't think so. The CPAP pressure level will be prescribed to the highest level you require during the night. Thank you. The machine is a pain in the a** gets dirty and traveling ugh. 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