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Judy

Rock Hinkle: Bi-level Titration 10 Replies

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ResMed VPAP Auto 25 Help 25 Replies

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A-Flex Respironics - need more info on how auto adjusting CPAP works 10 Replies

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The week of the exam is upon me. 10 Replies

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Ages of Sleep Apnea Patients on this Site 135 Replies

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sleepycarol

Weird Dreams -- Why 5 Replies

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Len Ford

I'm holding my breath often while using a BIPAP MACHINE 8 Replies

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Mike

Vicks on Filter with Q-Tip? 16 Replies

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Banyon

Problems with One-hour Time Changes in Spring and Fall 11 Replies

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Latest Activity

I do not just love him. I think he makes sleep look sexy!
57 seconds ago
Yeah, well, jnk is one sharp cookie for all his protestations he is "only" a patient!! And his comment planted the question in my head. Blame him!! Dontcha just love that guy??
8 minutes ago
I thought jnk had me for a minute. great question Judy.
44 minutes ago
I know. I rather like it too. *wicked grin* Doggone jnk is just too darn level headed.
50 minutes ago
The two major manufacturers have similar "comfort features" but use somewhat different terminology. Since determining the settings for these "comfort features" require that the patient be sleeping how on earth is the local DME RRT going to come up w…
53 minutes ago
You could very well be right jnk. I have never been in this situation. Those settings are hardly ever discussed.
1 hour ago
It would all depend on what the minimum maximum window is Judy. Maybe I am missing something on this one as I do not fully understand your question.
1 hour ago
In general Carol, steve is right. Your case and many others prove the need to treat the pt rather than the rule.
1 hour ago
Keep them coming guys! Thank you so much Judy. Ask anything you want. It does not matter if it is on the test or not. Put me in any situation you like as I am bound to answer based on the same set of rules.
1 hour ago
This would be a question of protocol. For which I would refer first to my P&P. Which I do not to believe to have a policy on these types of comfort adjustments. Which would leave to clinical judgement. Clinical judgement tells me that I can adjust f…
1 hour ago
Judy thats evil.....I like it
2 hours ago
very timely welcome to the forum
3 hours ago
Wishing all the success for your trial ordeal exam i am confident you will breeze it
3 hours ago
Judy added a discussion
You are titrating a patient on bi-level. The patient has slept well and you've found what seems to be the IPAP and EPAP needed for this patient. The patient has COPD. Can you adjust for Rise Time, Ti Maximum and Ti Minimum, Exhalation, Trigger and C…
4 hours ago
(((hugs))), Rock Hinkle. Youse our hero!
4 hours ago
Hey DW ~ Great hearing from Brandon. Please tell him from me that I'm glad he asked in and that I think he's amazing - way ahead of his time -- the wave of the future. And would you also tell him that I hope he keeps voicing his ideas about everyth…
4 hours ago
If anyone would like to help me study this week PM me your email. i will send you questions to post on SG.
5 hours ago
Do you mean where they go, or why they are used? The first thing that I am going to do is draw out the complete 10/20 when I walk into the room.
5 hours ago
there is a couple questions about t3-t4- placement
5 hours ago
No cramming the night before. My brother has a day of fun planned for me that will end with an early night. I will however cram through Tuesday with my family doing a comprehensive review at dinner on Wed. The only thing I will look over on Friday m…
6 hours ago
 

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