What is the most common way to determine the proper CPAP level for an individual patient?
a. Assess the apnea-hypopnea index at dif-ferent CPAP levels during a sleep study.
b. Have the patient keep a log of sleep prob-lems at different CPAP levels.
c. Measure and record the patient's SpO2 continuously throughout sleep.
d. Have the patient's spouse keep a log of sleep problems at different CPAP levels.
ANS: A
The proper CPAP level for a given patient is determined by one of several methods. The most common method is to conduct the sleep study, titrating different levels of CPAP.
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