A 45-year-old male patient that weights 150 kg is undergoing…

A 45-year-old male patient that weights 150 kg is undergoing polysomnography to determine appropriate CPAP levels.  The patient’s baseline AHI is 51.  At a CPAP level of 9 cm H2O, the AHI is now 7.  The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following? 

A 56-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of OSA presents f…

A 56-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of OSA presents for CPAP titration.  CPAP of 5 cm H2O is initiated with a nasal mask.  Fifteen minutes after the patient falls asleep, a respiratory therapist observes the patient snoring, decreased inspiratory flow measurement, and an AHI of 15.  Which of the following should the therapist do NEXT?