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My Test Results

Posted by boltnut55 on June 26, 2002 at 23:31:57:

OK, I received my report and would like to get some feedback from you experienced folks on what you think of it, how to interpret it, etc. I understand that you guys aren't doctors. I just wanted to hear what you have to say. I had mentioned in an earlier post that my primary care physician is the "sleep doctor" in my case. So far, the medical supply place has ordered the CPAP machine, and I will be meeting w/a respiratory therapist to try on masks/machines, etc. Apparently, she/he is also the one I would talk to if I have any problems w/the equipment... it's a little different procedure, but I'm willing to go w/the flow for now. Here's the info:

CONCLUSIONS:
Moderate REM-related obstructive sleep apnea.
Moderate sleep-related oxygen desaturations.
SaO2 nadir of 80% from a sleep baseline of 95%.
Mild respiratory related sleep fragmentation with a Respiratory Arousal Index of 12.11 per hour.
Intermittent moderate to loud snoring was noted.
ECG/EKG abnormalities were not noted.
Average duration of hypopneas was 12.9 seconds.
Maximum duration of hypopneas was 22.0 seconds
Average duration of apneas was 15.7 seconds.
Maximum duration of apneas was 23.5 seconds.

DISCUSSIONS:
Once asleep, the patient demonstrated intermittent moderate-loud snoring and repetitive obstructive apneas and hypopneas during REM w/a REM apnea/hypopnea index of 38 per hour, placing the patient in the moderate category. Obstructive events were associated w/moderate oxygen desaturations to as low as 80% There were no periodic limb movements.

I understand the options portion, which includes weight loss, dental appliance, CPAP/BIPAP, surgery. What do all the numbers mean? Is this bad? I guess it's all relative though. Thank you everyone. Meanwhile, I will check out some definitions on this site too.

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