Jan 24, 2017 I just ordered a resmed s9 autoset along with Nuance Pro Nasal Pillow and ClimateLine™ Tubing last night from cpap.com. My doctor prescribed a pressure of 14 and cpap.com is saying that they usually send the machine in default pressure range from 4-20.
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This article was co-authored by Shari Forschen, NP. Shari Forschen is a Registered Nurse at Sanford Health in North Dakota. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner Master's from the University of North Dakota and has been a nurse since 2003. There are 16 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by not breathing continuously while sleeping, but rather breathing irregularly in starts and stops. It can result in loud snoring, extreme fatigue and daytime somnolence due to sleep deprivation.[1] One treatment is using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. When you use a CPAP machine, a mask is needed while sleeping. The mask is connected to a machine that produces air pressure, which helps keep your airways open and improves the quality of your sleep. In order to have this machine available a diagnosis from your physician of obstructive sleep apnea is needed. Also, a sleeps study (polysomnography) is needed to conclude that this is the condition causing secondary symptoms. If you are concerned that the pressure setting isn’t right, consult your doctor again to see how you can rectify it.