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by sleepdeprivedemt
Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT I Want To Tell You Lies
Replies: 4
Views: 1567

Re: OT I Want To Tell You Lies

Thankfully last night was....calm... made no 911 calls after 9pm, not saying anyone else didn't but we only had 3 crews for the night and since my number didn't get pulled, I would say it was a good CPAP'n night! Only had one run after midnight and all I had to do was operate the wheelchair lift and...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT Atlanta Area Forum Meetup 9/17 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1861

Re: OT Atlanta Area Forum Meetup 9/17 10:30 AM

I won't be able to make it this month. I so want to meet you guys though! I am working tonight until 8 in the morning and will more than likely be passed out in the recliner while ya'll are hanging out! Keep me in spirit!
by sleepdeprivedemt
Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT I Want To Tell You Lies
Replies: 4
Views: 1567

OT I Want To Tell You Lies

I have been spreading this poem around the internets since the 9/11 anniversary. It is a very true poem that greatly refletcts what I do for a living, which is truly a calling. I take no credit for it since the writer is anonymous. I just take credit for spreading it. If you are here and work in EMS...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot believe I did this...
Replies: 22
Views: 2826

Re: Cannot believe I did this...

If your machine has a mask-off alarm, you should turn it on. It's nice to be alerted when the mask comes off or a hose pops off. These PR S1 machines do have an alarm of sorts. I can't really call it much of an alarm. My long hose came off the short hose the other morning. I woke up to the faint "b...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the flat line? Is he not breathing? CMS50D+ report
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: What is the flat line? Is he not breathing? CMS50D+ report

Well the SpO2 reading is pretty good for someone one respiratory depressants. Anything 94% and above is normal, 90%-93.9% is moderate hypoxia, the cpap combined with the o2 is allowing gas exchange to take place without a full respiration. I don't trust SpO2 100%, so many factors can cause an inaccu...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need a mask recommendation
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: Need a mask recommendation

i use the respironics full life, been with it 2 weeks now, no complaints here, also, no traditional head gear to worry about, however it is a full face, if you don't need that then you might try nasal pillows
by sleepdeprivedemt
Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT How often and where are the meetups?
Replies: 4
Views: 784

OT How often and where are the meetups?

I am within decent driving distance from Birmingham, AL Atlanta Pensacola Tallahassee and Orlando, I was wondering how often we do these things and where do I sign up?
by sleepdeprivedemt
Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: UP and AWAKE and need help with a sleep aid decision...
Replies: 15
Views: 3232

Re: UP and AWAKE and need help with a sleep aid decision...

Magnesium and zinc, both are natural, inexpensive and work, fast
by sleepdeprivedemt
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose Head Decal
Replies: 11
Views: 2156

Re: Hose Head Decal

I'm not a great artist, can't draw at all but what we need is a decal. A character with a mask on an underneath words saying Hose Head Society Member. I'd put it on my car and when someone asked me about it , I'd tell them about sleep apnea. Good way to get the word out, a little good humor never h...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: foods that fight pain?
Replies: 8
Views: 1380

Re: foods that fight pain?

Cayenne Pepper, the capsules are better, you can find them at any Walmart on the vitamin isle, Cayenne pepper is a great anti inflammatory. Works well in Diabetes patients as well as far as sugar and insulin control. For pain in the ankle you can take the dose in the morning, trust me it lasts all d...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting copy of prescription from VA
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

Re: Getting copy of prescription from VA

I'll call Montgomery VA Hospital on Tuesday. The Pulm. Tech told me that if I wanted some supplies outside of VA care to let her know and she will get me the script. I had totally forgot about this when I asked the question. She is a fellow hoser and knows how hard it is for us to get supplies. Than...
by sleepdeprivedemt
Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got me a new mask the other day!!!! HOORAY!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 712

Re: Got me a new mask the other day!!!! HOORAY!!!

I am coming from the RESMED Mirage Quattro, not the FX, but it is a FFM. Anyway, comfort is a big difference for the better
by sleepdeprivedemt
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I survived hurricane Irene
Replies: 14
Views: 4206

Re: I survived hurricane Irene

I'm glad that ya'll are ok and safe. I am originally from South Florida and personally went through everyone from 1982-2002. They can be scary, I'm glad that you at least had a way to power your paps!
by sleepdeprivedemt
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting copy of prescription from VA
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

Getting copy of prescription from VA

Has anyone here had experience with this? I would love to be able to get a copy of my script but don't know where to start.