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Sleep Apnea Update: progress and data
Posted by
zoolander
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21 March 2008
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For the record (equipment details):
Remstar Auto with A-Flex plus heated humidifier. Set at 10-12cmH20 (15/02/08)
Encore Pro Software 1.8.49 and USB card reader (DT3500)
Masimo Rad-5 Pulse oximeter with LNOP Adt Adult Adhesive Sensor
Profox Oximetry Software
Progress = slow
Data
The above was taken from one of my better nights. Without the CPAP machine my supine AHI is 44.5hrs. Hence, an AHI from 45 to and AHI of 3.5 is quite a significant change. I need to iron out a few problems such as mask leakage and compliance.
Pulse oximetry data:
This was not taken on the same night as the CPAP data above. below is what I would refer to as a trial run with the pulse oximeter.
The therapy has improved my quality of life dramatically. That's good news considering that I thought there was nothing wrong and that my life was ok. CPAP has taken it to another level. Stimulant supplements can be a tad to over powering for me now.
Another positive is that have some pretty awesome equipment (that I own) at my disposal to run all sorts of test. Now I can measure what is actually going on when the lights go on. I'm a total control freak.
I would be interested in hearing your comments.
P.S Jim (Maestro) I bet your jealous about my gadgets
Remstar Auto with A-Flex plus heated humidifier. Set at 10-12cmH20 (15/02/08)
Encore Pro Software 1.8.49 and USB card reader (DT3500)
Masimo Rad-5 Pulse oximeter with LNOP Adt Adult Adhesive Sensor
Profox Oximetry Software
Progress = slow
Data
The above was taken from one of my better nights. Without the CPAP machine my supine AHI is 44.5hrs. Hence, an AHI from 45 to and AHI of 3.5 is quite a significant change. I need to iron out a few problems such as mask leakage and compliance.
Pulse oximetry data:
This was not taken on the same night as the CPAP data above. below is what I would refer to as a trial run with the pulse oximeter.
The therapy has improved my quality of life dramatically. That's good news considering that I thought there was nothing wrong and that my life was ok. CPAP has taken it to another level. Stimulant supplements can be a tad to over powering for me now.
Another positive is that have some pretty awesome equipment (that I own) at my disposal to run all sorts of test. Now I can measure what is actually going on when the lights go on. I'm a total control freak.
I would be interested in hearing your comments.
P.S Jim (Maestro) I bet your jealous about my gadgets
