Thank you all for such detailed responces. It really means a lot to me. I will post updates as soon as I can, but my family still has to buy the mask first. I will then take all your advice and tinker with it while using the app to gather data. Again, I really appreciate everyones help, once I gather more information I will post again!
Hello!
I really appreciate this information and how to start my dad off. I didn't even considering doing it just for a little while and see how it feels. How do I know that the pressure is too little for him? Like for example, if I set the pressures to be 4-10 initially, what can I notice during his sleep that will show that it is doing its' job? When should I be increasing the pressure, and what would be a good range for an adult?
Again, thank you so much for the information, it has put me at ease on trying to figure this out for him!
Hello! Thank you so much for the detailed responce. The CPAP machine says "AirSence 10 Autoset". I looked around and found how to change the min and the max pressure. It also already has an SD card to record the information. What advice would you give on what kind of mask to buy? I was considering this one for him, https://www.footit.com/products/resmed-quattro-air-full-face-cpap-complete-mask-with-headgear
It will take a few days for me to get the mask and for him to try it, so I will update whenever possible.
Again, thank you very much for the information!
The issue with my dad's sleep has been going on for many years. Time and time again he has refused to go to the doctor and treat his sleeping problem. He has no formal diagnosis but it seems almost obvious that he has sleep apnea. He snores constantly, takes numerous naps throughout the day, is easily aroused from sleep, and has numerous periods where he doesn't breathe during his sleep/naps.
The big thing is that he has finally agreed to try a CPAP machine. I've been lucky enough for someone to actually give me the ResMed Air Sence 10, but I feel like this is out of my league. I work in the medical field but I am not a doctor, nor am I really familiar with sleep apnea. I've been researching if I can/should set up the machine for him and see how it goes. However, it's starting to seem like it may be unsafe for me to do so. It seems like you have to have specific pressures set on these machines and too high/low may not be beneficial or can be even dangerous.
We have insurance, but it is not the best, our family is not in a great financial situation and my dad constantly avoids going to the doctor. My question is what do I do? Should I research more on how to set up this machine for him? What can happen if I do it wrong? Should I even consider doing this? What if my dad agrees to a study, can we still use this machine that I got as a gift?
Thank you for any help that you may provide.
