A compliance download is a report or summary of your usage with your CPAP machine.
Many insurance companies (especially medicare) require a download of a patient’s compliance report to determine the need of the CPAP device and the need for supplies for their machine.
Typically the compliance download will show the AHI (apnea hypopnea index), leak, percentage and hours of usage each night. The report will also show if you have a large amount of leak to determine if your mask is fitting properly or is adequate enough.
Most insurance companies require a minimal usage of 70% and at least 4 hours of usage every night.
Most CPAP machines have the ability to be downloaded to give the compliance report.
Most CPAP machines contain an SD memory card and some machines have a modem which allows your doctor to retrieve the data from the CPAP device.
The compliance download is very helpful for your doctor to determine if your settings are adequate for treatment of your sleep apnea.