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Melinda, Thanks so much for your very helpful info. I am renting the machine so I will make sure that this machine fits the bill, if the Autotitrate unit doesn't work for me I will be asking the doc for a new prescription.
I would like to ask the forum users of the S 8 AutoSet II to send me a pdf of the users manual so when I get mine I will be prepared to ask questions.. :>D What do you think? I feel I need to get as much knowledge as I can to get the machine I need. bee
Melinda Hertel said:Hi there....Sorry to hear you are having some difficulties. Regarding the machine: ResMed is one of the best brands out there. However, you do not necessarily need an autotitrate unit. I just had a patient in today that had an autotitrate and had to change it to CPAP mode in order to adjust to using it. The physician I work with is not a fan of autotitrates unless the sleep lab was unable to adequately titrate the patient during the study. Often a patient will try an autotitrate temporarily to desensitize. You should do just as well with the S8 Elite II--it has the same data capability and EPR (expiratory pressure release) as the auto. The EPR can be very helpful for those who do have trouble with the exhalation part. You want to make sure it is set at 3 to get the maximum benefit of EPR.
As far as your study numbers, which would you like to understand? I don't know what all of them mean, but I do know which ones are important for determining your therapy. I looked over your study pages, specifically the one that shows your titration numbers. What I notice is that the tech did not leave the pressure set long enough at some levels. It often takes the body more time to adjust to the pressure, so changing the pressure too rapidly does not give us adequate information. Also, I notice that they increase the pressure in increments of 2. Not sure why they did that. It looks like you could do well anywhere between 7 and 11 cm. I am on 8cm, but they didn't try any even numbers in your study! What the docs look at is at what pressure did you sleep the most time with the least amount of apneas/hypopneas. Sometimes not all apneas can be eliminated, so they choose the pressure that did the best. However, choosing a pressure also involves the doctor's experience. The doctor I work with would either have you repeat that titration or try different pressures and test your nocturnal oxygen saturation at each pressure at home. My guess is the doctor dropped your pressure to 9 to make it easier to exhale, knowing that you did fine at 9cm in the study anyway.
I hope that helps. I would be happy to answer other questions or explain myself better if you need more help!
very good idea to get the users manual for the S8 AutoSet II. as you see, we patients often know more about our machines than the DME. so rather than rely on them, just rely on yourself. i'm sure someone here has a users manual for the S8 AutoSet II.
BeeAsleep said:Melinda, Thanks so much for your very helpful info. I am renting the machine so I will make sure that this machine fits the bill, if the Autotitrate unit doesn't work for me I will be asking the doc for a new prescription.
I would like to ask the forum users of the S 8 AutoSet II to send me a pdf of the users manual so when I get mine I will be prepared to ask questions.. :>D What do you think? I feel I need to get as much knowledge as I can to get the machine I need. bee
Melinda Hertel said:Hi there....Sorry to hear you are having some difficulties. Regarding the machine: ResMed is one of the best brands out there. However, you do not necessarily need an autotitrate unit. I just had a patient in today that had an autotitrate and had to change it to CPAP mode in order to adjust to using it. The physician I work with is not a fan of autotitrates unless the sleep lab was unable to adequately titrate the patient during the study. Often a patient will try an autotitrate temporarily to desensitize. You should do just as well with the S8 Elite II--it has the same data capability and EPR (expiratory pressure release) as the auto. The EPR can be very helpful for those who do have trouble with the exhalation part. You want to make sure it is set at 3 to get the maximum benefit of EPR.
As far as your study numbers, which would you like to understand? I don't know what all of them mean, but I do know which ones are important for determining your therapy. I looked over your study pages, specifically the one that shows your titration numbers. What I notice is that the tech did not leave the pressure set long enough at some levels. It often takes the body more time to adjust to the pressure, so changing the pressure too rapidly does not give us adequate information. Also, I notice that they increase the pressure in increments of 2. Not sure why they did that. It looks like you could do well anywhere between 7 and 11 cm. I am on 8cm, but they didn't try any even numbers in your study! What the docs look at is at what pressure did you sleep the most time with the least amount of apneas/hypopneas. Sometimes not all apneas can be eliminated, so they choose the pressure that did the best. However, choosing a pressure also involves the doctor's experience. The doctor I work with would either have you repeat that titration or try different pressures and test your nocturnal oxygen saturation at each pressure at home. My guess is the doctor dropped your pressure to 9 to make it easier to exhale, knowing that you did fine at 9cm in the study anyway.
I hope that helps. I would be happy to answer other questions or explain myself better if you need more help!
I looked at your study and first of all I'd like to say that National Jewish is a fantastic outfit! I have actually been to that lab to visit too! The only plus I saw to changing from 11 to 9 was your sleep efficiency. I'm a bit short on time so forgive me if I missed the answer to my question, but was your study a full nite titration or a split nite study?
very good idea to get the users manual for the S8 AutoSet II. as you see, we patients often know more about our machines than the DME. so rather than rely on them, just rely on yourself. i'm sure someone here has a users manual for the S8 AutoSet II.
BeeAsleep said:Melinda, Thanks so much for your very helpful info. I am renting the machine so I will make sure that this machine fits the bill, if the Autotitrate unit doesn't work for me I will be asking the doc for a new prescription.
I would like to ask the forum users of the S 8 AutoSet II to send me a pdf of the users manual so when I get mine I will be prepared to ask questions.. :>D What do you think? I feel I need to get as much knowledge as I can to get the machine I need. bee
Melinda Hertel said:Hi there....Sorry to hear you are having some difficulties. Regarding the machine: ResMed is one of the best brands out there. However, you do not necessarily need an autotitrate unit. I just had a patient in today that had an autotitrate and had to change it to CPAP mode in order to adjust to using it. The physician I work with is not a fan of autotitrates unless the sleep lab was unable to adequately titrate the patient during the study. Often a patient will try an autotitrate temporarily to desensitize. You should do just as well with the S8 Elite II--it has the same data capability and EPR (expiratory pressure release) as the auto. The EPR can be very helpful for those who do have trouble with the exhalation part. You want to make sure it is set at 3 to get the maximum benefit of EPR.
As far as your study numbers, which would you like to understand? I don't know what all of them mean, but I do know which ones are important for determining your therapy. I looked over your study pages, specifically the one that shows your titration numbers. What I notice is that the tech did not leave the pressure set long enough at some levels. It often takes the body more time to adjust to the pressure, so changing the pressure too rapidly does not give us adequate information. Also, I notice that they increase the pressure in increments of 2. Not sure why they did that. It looks like you could do well anywhere between 7 and 11 cm. I am on 8cm, but they didn't try any even numbers in your study! What the docs look at is at what pressure did you sleep the most time with the least amount of apneas/hypopneas. Sometimes not all apneas can be eliminated, so they choose the pressure that did the best. However, choosing a pressure also involves the doctor's experience. The doctor I work with would either have you repeat that titration or try different pressures and test your nocturnal oxygen saturation at each pressure at home. My guess is the doctor dropped your pressure to 9 to make it easier to exhale, knowing that you did fine at 9cm in the study anyway.
I hope that helps. I would be happy to answer other questions or explain myself better if you need more help!
just took a quick look at the ResMed site, and over here you can download ResMed user manuals
Mike said:very good idea to get the users manual for the S8 AutoSet II. as you see, we patients often know more about our machines than the DME. so rather than rely on them, just rely on yourself. i'm sure someone here has a users manual for the S8 AutoSet II.
BeeAsleep said:Melinda, Thanks so much for your very helpful info. I am renting the machine so I will make sure that this machine fits the bill, if the Autotitrate unit doesn't work for me I will be asking the doc for a new prescription.
I would like to ask the forum users of the S 8 AutoSet II to send me a pdf of the users manual so when I get mine I will be prepared to ask questions.. :>D What do you think? I feel I need to get as much knowledge as I can to get the machine I need. bee
Melinda Hertel said:Hi there....Sorry to hear you are having some difficulties. Regarding the machine: ResMed is one of the best brands out there. However, you do not necessarily need an autotitrate unit. I just had a patient in today that had an autotitrate and had to change it to CPAP mode in order to adjust to using it. The physician I work with is not a fan of autotitrates unless the sleep lab was unable to adequately titrate the patient during the study. Often a patient will try an autotitrate temporarily to desensitize. You should do just as well with the S8 Elite II--it has the same data capability and EPR (expiratory pressure release) as the auto. The EPR can be very helpful for those who do have trouble with the exhalation part. You want to make sure it is set at 3 to get the maximum benefit of EPR.
As far as your study numbers, which would you like to understand? I don't know what all of them mean, but I do know which ones are important for determining your therapy. I looked over your study pages, specifically the one that shows your titration numbers. What I notice is that the tech did not leave the pressure set long enough at some levels. It often takes the body more time to adjust to the pressure, so changing the pressure too rapidly does not give us adequate information. Also, I notice that they increase the pressure in increments of 2. Not sure why they did that. It looks like you could do well anywhere between 7 and 11 cm. I am on 8cm, but they didn't try any even numbers in your study! What the docs look at is at what pressure did you sleep the most time with the least amount of apneas/hypopneas. Sometimes not all apneas can be eliminated, so they choose the pressure that did the best. However, choosing a pressure also involves the doctor's experience. The doctor I work with would either have you repeat that titration or try different pressures and test your nocturnal oxygen saturation at each pressure at home. My guess is the doctor dropped your pressure to 9 to make it easier to exhale, knowing that you did fine at 9cm in the study anyway.
I hope that helps. I would be happy to answer other questions or explain myself better if you need more help!
Mike, I just downloaded the ResMed user manual for the S 8 AutoSet II CPAP. THANKS!!!! Good reading for the weekend! bee
Mike said:just took a quick look at the ResMed site, and over here you can download ResMed user manuals
Mike said:very good idea to get the users manual for the S8 AutoSet II. as you see, we patients often know more about our machines than the DME. so rather than rely on them, just rely on yourself. i'm sure someone here has a users manual for the S8 AutoSet II.
BeeAsleep said:Melinda, Thanks so much for your very helpful info. I am renting the machine so I will make sure that this machine fits the bill, if the Autotitrate unit doesn't work for me I will be asking the doc for a new prescription.
I would like to ask the forum users of the S 8 AutoSet II to send me a pdf of the users manual so when I get mine I will be prepared to ask questions.. :>D What do you think? I feel I need to get as much knowledge as I can to get the machine I need. bee
Melinda Hertel said:Hi there....Sorry to hear you are having some difficulties. Regarding the machine: ResMed is one of the best brands out there. However, you do not necessarily need an autotitrate unit. I just had a patient in today that had an autotitrate and had to change it to CPAP mode in order to adjust to using it. The physician I work with is not a fan of autotitrates unless the sleep lab was unable to adequately titrate the patient during the study. Often a patient will try an autotitrate temporarily to desensitize. You should do just as well with the S8 Elite II--it has the same data capability and EPR (expiratory pressure release) as the auto. The EPR can be very helpful for those who do have trouble with the exhalation part. You want to make sure it is set at 3 to get the maximum benefit of EPR.
As far as your study numbers, which would you like to understand? I don't know what all of them mean, but I do know which ones are important for determining your therapy. I looked over your study pages, specifically the one that shows your titration numbers. What I notice is that the tech did not leave the pressure set long enough at some levels. It often takes the body more time to adjust to the pressure, so changing the pressure too rapidly does not give us adequate information. Also, I notice that they increase the pressure in increments of 2. Not sure why they did that. It looks like you could do well anywhere between 7 and 11 cm. I am on 8cm, but they didn't try any even numbers in your study! What the docs look at is at what pressure did you sleep the most time with the least amount of apneas/hypopneas. Sometimes not all apneas can be eliminated, so they choose the pressure that did the best. However, choosing a pressure also involves the doctor's experience. The doctor I work with would either have you repeat that titration or try different pressures and test your nocturnal oxygen saturation at each pressure at home. My guess is the doctor dropped your pressure to 9 to make it easier to exhale, knowing that you did fine at 9cm in the study anyway.
I hope that helps. I would be happy to answer other questions or explain myself better if you need more help!
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