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Permalink Reply by Eric on July 31, 2009 at 4:17pm

PSG?

Rock Hinkle said:

I would feel better if someone else answered those questions Eric. I am pretty unfamiliar with the end user software. I know how to interpret the numbers, but am still lacking in alot of the areas on these graphs. PSG software i know.

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on August 1, 2009 at 4:38am

polysomnograph, it is the sleep study. i am a sleep tech.

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Permalink Reply by Eric on August 1, 2009 at 8:05am

Lol... sorry. Just didn't pick up on the acronym.

Rock Hinkle said:

polysomnograph, it is the sleep study. i am a sleep tech.

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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on August 1, 2009 at 8:10am

it's ok. most of the time when I say I am a polysomnograph tech people go "huh". I usually respond by saying sleep tech. When they realize that they are not sure what either are the questions really start coming.

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Permalink Reply by Eric on August 1, 2009 at 9:08am

So did a report from last night. Still seems like the leaks are killing me. I think I may have to change masks. I can't get it any tighter, and any looser just leaks more. Looks like its time to change masks.

July 31st Data

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Permalink Reply by Eric on August 1, 2009 at 9:43am

I assume the goal should be much lower though. E.g. sitting at or near the line isn't great.

Mollete said:

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

The numbers are the length of the corresponding apnea. The red line is maximum acceptable leak rate (a carryover from the "old days").

mollete

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Permalink Reply by Mike on August 2, 2009 at 10:15pm

Correct. Why are you using a full face mask ? Have you tried another type of mask?

Eric said:

I assume the goal should be much lower though. E.g. sitting at or near the line isn't great.

Mollete said:

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

The numbers are the length of the corresponding apnea. The red line is maximum acceptable leak rate (a carryover from the "old days").

mollete

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Permalink Reply by Eric on August 2, 2009 at 10:18pm

Tried using nasal pillows and masks. But I have bad sinuses and kept mouth breathing. So I was switched to a full face mask. For example one of my nostrils is always clogged so I didn't feel like I could get enough air. I think I need to find a new mask though. Leaks are just all over the place, and I can't adjust it any more. Last night was horrible.....

July 2nd Data

Any other advice Mike (or others)? I am going to be getting a loaner of the Hans Rudolph 7600, but not really sure were to go from here.

Mike said:

Correct. Why are you using a full face mask ? Have you tried another type of mask?

Eric said:

I assume the goal should be much lower though. E.g. sitting at or near the line isn't great.

Mollete said:

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

The numbers are the length of the corresponding apnea. The red line is maximum acceptable leak rate (a carryover from the "old days").

mollete

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Permalink Reply by Mike on August 2, 2009 at 10:32pm

i know this isn't the complete answer, but one thing to do is get the sinus issue under control. if i were you, i'd see a very good allergist and work with him on your sinus issues. also, i'd try some sort of nasal irrigation. i myself use NeilMed Sinus Rinse.

Eric said:

Tried using nasal pillows and masks. But I have bad sinuses and kept mouth breathing. So I was switched to a full face mask. For example one of my nostrils is always clogged so I didn't feel like I could get enough air. I think I need to find a new mask though. Leaks are just all over the place, and I can't adjust it any more. Last night was horrible.....

July 2nd Data

Any other advice Mike (or others)? I am going to be getting a loaner of the Hans Rudolph 7600, but not really sure were to go from here.

Mike said:

Correct. Why are you using a full face mask ? Have you tried another type of mask?

Eric said:

I assume the goal should be much lower though. E.g. sitting at or near the line isn't great.

Mollete said:

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

The numbers are the length of the corresponding apnea. The red line is maximum acceptable leak rate (a carryover from the "old days").

mollete

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Permalink Reply by Eric on August 3, 2009 at 7:53am

I have tried. I have had surgery, tried drugs, and such. Nothing really seemed to work very well. Right now they are ok, but I can only breath out of one side at a time. Maybe I'll give the rinses another shot....

Mike said:

i know this isn't the complete answer, but one thing to do is get the sinus issue under control. if i were you, i'd see a very good allergist and work with him on your sinus issues. also, i'd try some sort of nasal irrigation. i myself use NeilMed Sinus Rinse.

Eric said:

Tried using nasal pillows and masks. But I have bad sinuses and kept mouth breathing. So I was switched to a full face mask. For example one of my nostrils is always clogged so I didn't feel like I could get enough air. I think I need to find a new mask though. Leaks are just all over the place, and I can't adjust it any more. Last night was horrible.....

July 2nd Data

Any other advice Mike (or others)? I am going to be getting a loaner of the Hans Rudolph 7600, but not really sure were to go from here.

Mike said:

Correct. Why are you using a full face mask ? Have you tried another type of mask?

Eric said:

I assume the goal should be much lower though. E.g. sitting at or near the line isn't great.

Mollete said:

Eric said:

Here is a graph question (or two):

1) What are the numbers attached to the apnea event (time of event?)?
2) The leak graph is the "corrected" graph correct? What does the red line at 24 L/min mean?

The numbers are the length of the corresponding apnea. The red line is maximum acceptable leak rate (a carryover from the "old days").

mollete

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