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Hi Sierra,

Thanks for the links. I already have the DreamStation Tech Manual. But I downloaded the ResScan document so will see if I can understand it. I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable guide for use with OSCAR - or, maybe there is?

The Edinburgh University course is geared towards health professionals. I don't fit into that category. But, thanks for the suggestion.

Hi Folks,

I would like to be able to interpret OSCAR data. My understanding is that OSCAR is geared towards end-users. Or, am I mistaken? I am currently learning a lot from Sierra. But I want to master OSCAR as I cannot rely on the NHS to provide the support that I want. Yes, I'm in the UK. And, at the moment, I don't know where else to turn. This forum is my saviour. How would you all suggest that I advance my knowledge of OSA and OSCAR?

Thanks in advance.

JPC

Hi Sierra,

Wow - that was a quick reply. Thanks!

Firstly, the minimum pressure of 4.0 cmH2O. Although that is the machine setting, when I first switch the machine on at bedtime, it starts at around 9.5 cm H2O (as shown on the DreamStation display). Following a phone call to my physio on 10 October, the max. pressure was raised to 17.0 cm H2O at my request. Here is the OSCAR screenshot for 21 October when things were not too good:

And here is another for 13 November when things were better:

I await your comments and am very grateful for your help.

JPC

Hi Sierra,

Here is data from 2 October 2019, which was a bad night:

Hi Sierra,

Here is data from 1 October 2019, which was a good night:

Hi Sierra and Everyone,

How do I determine what is causing such a large variation in AHI from 1.8 to 14.1? The problem seems to be obstructive apneas but isn't CPAP supposed to reduce/eliminate these? We're talking about an 8:1 variation. When I was last talking with one of the NHS physios, all he did was talk about the average AHI reading. That seems to 'paper over the cracks'. From my layman's perspective, it suggests that the Philips DreamStation isn't up to the job. Just thinking out loud but frustrated with the situation I find myself in.

JPC

Hi Sierra,

I am very grateful for all your valuable help - thank you!

Today, I imported data into OSCAR from my DreamStation SD card for the very first time. A few teething problems but then - Wow! - there it all was in glorious technicolour. What I hope to do is see if there is any correlation between this data and the data that I get from my Viatom VisualOxy pulse oximeter. This oximeter does not currently appear to be compatible with OSCAR. I do hope the developers of OSCAR have added my model to their to-do list. I now need to spend time familiarizing myself with OSCAR.

JPC

Hi SleepyJules

I don't have a sleep doctor, as I said. All that the NHS can offer is a physiotherapist. It's a sure indication that the NHS is desperately short of cash. I'm looking at my alternatives. I'm trying to find a private sleep doctor. They do exist. Just need to locate one who is reasonably local.

Having read Prof. Matthew Walker's book 'Why We Sleep', it has confirmed without doubt the importance of sleep for those with mental health issues - people like me. But, of course, it applies to every man, woman and child on the planet!

JPC

Hi Sierra,

Thanks for your reply.

This Philips DreamMapper app leaves a lot to be desired. It now jumps from 30 Sept to 2 Oct. I now have no data for 1 October but, fortunately, 2 Oct is still listed! To answer your question, the Total Clear Airway Apneas, Total Obstructive Apneas and Total Hypopneas are 5, 62 and 35, respectively. This was on 2 Oct when AHI was 14.1.

I have yet to try importing data from my SD card into OSCAR but I will try to do this within the next few days.

JPC