CPAP Tip for O/O

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by daddyhusky, Mar 21, 2021.

  1. daddyhusky

    daddyhusky Light Load Member

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    This might be old news for some, but DOT is now requiring a CPAP compliance report with physicals. A lot of carriers already did this but owner ops may not have (or want) someone monitoring their machine. You can print your own report from your machine by using OSCAR, an open-source software. It reads your SD card and makes a lovely report. (if your computer doesn’t have an SD slot, I got a reg/ mini SD to usb plug for $10 at Walmart). Here is the site for OSCAR: OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter

    I hope this helps someone!
     
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  3. Wespipes

    Wespipes Road Train Member

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    I just go to a different doctor.
     
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  4. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    What does that mean?
     
  5. flybynight12

    flybynight12 Medium Load Member

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    It means sleep apnea is racist against truck drivers but some doctors help fight against racism
     
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  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The doc you go to for your physical may require a report but the FMCSA does not.

    As far as OSCAR, it is a good tool for CPAP users to monitor the machine usage and effectiveness. You can, as you say, print out a report. Most machines also have a built in modem. If I want a report I can call the local office and they will run a report, and either I can pick it up or they will email it to me.
     
  7. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    1st truck drivers aren't a "race" to be "racist against. 2nd, you'd switch doctors to find one that would tell you what you want to hear? Why bother going to the doctor just tell your self you're fine, cut out the middle man.
     
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  8. daddyhusky

    daddyhusky Light Load Member

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    I stand corrected. It must be a new requirement for CVS DOT Physicals. In my case, I didn't have a local office. It was being monitored by a 3rd party for my previous employer, so it was much easier to just print the report rather than trying to sign up with a monitoring company or the manufacturer. When I replace my machine, I will probably make sure I am set up with remote monitoring with the manufacturer or their monitoring company. For the time being, however, OSCAR is my friend. Thanks for the reply!
     
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  9. flybynight12

    flybynight12 Medium Load Member

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    Since you deny it you are part of the problem shame on you no driver will want to be part of a racist trifecta lease
     
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  10. RunningAces

    RunningAces Road Train Member

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    I can't believe you bit on that. ####, driver.
     
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  11. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    You might want to put the bong away before posting.....
     
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