How to set BiPAP
How to set BiPAP
Good morning everyone
I have been on CPAP now about five years and my pressure is 11 cm. my wife was also diagnosed with sleep apnea about five years ago and was prescribed a PR System one REMStar biPAP auto with humidifier.
Here is my question my wife has never used her machine it just sits in the closet. I am having some trouble with mine. I would like to program hers to work regular CPAP 11 cm. The problem is when I get into the programming menu the machine has the option of BiPAP or auto. I assume I would put it on auto but how would I set the two upper and lower menu numbers to work 11 cm. I saw my doctor yesterday and she has no problem with me using that machine and she said it would work but I would probably have a hard time finding someone to program it for me. Can anyone tell me how to set up this machine to work 11 cm.
Thanks so much Roger
I have been on CPAP now about five years and my pressure is 11 cm. my wife was also diagnosed with sleep apnea about five years ago and was prescribed a PR System one REMStar biPAP auto with humidifier.
Here is my question my wife has never used her machine it just sits in the closet. I am having some trouble with mine. I would like to program hers to work regular CPAP 11 cm. The problem is when I get into the programming menu the machine has the option of BiPAP or auto. I assume I would put it on auto but how would I set the two upper and lower menu numbers to work 11 cm. I saw my doctor yesterday and she has no problem with me using that machine and she said it would work but I would probably have a hard time finding someone to program it for me. Can anyone tell me how to set up this machine to work 11 cm.
Thanks so much Roger
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Re: How to set BiPAP
What is the machine you are trying to program? Is it a Respironics 760 or a different one? Do you use Sleepyhead to monitor your data?
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software |
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760
Re: How to set BiPAP
It is the PR system one biPAP REMStar Auto.OkyDoky wrote:What is the machine you are trying to program? Is it a Respironics 760 or a different one? Do you use Sleepyhead to monitor your data?
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Re: How to set BiPAP
Philips Respironics.K5MOW wrote:It is the PR system one biPAP REMStar Auto.OkyDoky wrote:What is the machine you are trying to program? Is it a Respironics 760 or a different one? Do you use Sleepyhead to monitor your data?
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
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Re: How to set BiPAP
look on the bottom for .... REF 760p ... do you see a number like that ?
If you're not part of the solution you're just scumming up the bottom of the beaker!
Get the Clinicians manual here : http://apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-press ... tup-manual
Get the Clinicians manual here : http://apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-press ... tup-manual
Re: How to set BiPAP
You should be able to follow these instructions:
http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
Or do a search for the make, model and words "clinical manual" to find the manual doctors, techs, and DME providers use to set the machine up.
http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
Or do a search for the make, model and words "clinical manual" to find the manual doctors, techs, and DME providers use to set the machine up.
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: CMS50F PulseOx, Sleepyhead |
Re: How to set BiPAP
Since a bipap provides less pressure on exhale you might need a little more IPAP than your now 11 CPAP pressure. I would set the pressure at 12CM IPAP and 8 EPAP see how that feels and monitor with Sleepyhead. Do you already have it downloaded? With the Biflex settings that is for comfort and you can play with them to see what feels best. Find out the number on the bottom of the blower. Take the water out first . It should say REF###. If you don't already have the clinical menu you can get it here. http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p ... tup-manual Scroll down to section three and follow instructions to have them email it to you. IF you don't have Sleepyhead here is a link to tell you how.https://sleep.tnet.com/resources/sleepyhead
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software |
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760
Re: How to set BiPAP
I will look at it when I get home.grayghost4 wrote:look on the bottom for .... REF 760p ... do you see a number like that ?
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
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Re: How to set BiPAP
I agree with OkyDoky. If you are having problems with your current CPAP, you are going to love BiPAP, but you will need to set it in Auto BiPAP mode to take advantage of the separate exhale and inhale pressures. Given your current CPAP setting of 11.0, the following settings should be a good start for you:
EPAP min 8.0
PS min 2.0
PSmax 4.0
IPAP max 16
With these settings, the machine will start with IPAP/EPAP pressure of 10 /8.0 and will automatically increase pressures as needed. Optimization of this pressure, depends on what you observe. If you have obstructive events, you will raise EPAP. If you want more pressure difference between exhale and inhale for comfort, then you increase PSmin. Give it some time, but I think you're really going to like this. To access the clinical menu, just follow these instructions: http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
EPAP min 8.0
PS min 2.0
PSmax 4.0
IPAP max 16
With these settings, the machine will start with IPAP/EPAP pressure of 10 /8.0 and will automatically increase pressures as needed. Optimization of this pressure, depends on what you observe. If you have obstructive events, you will raise EPAP. If you want more pressure difference between exhale and inhale for comfort, then you increase PSmin. Give it some time, but I think you're really going to like this. To access the clinical menu, just follow these instructions: http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead software. Just changed from PRS1 BiPAP Auto DS760TS |
Re: How to set BiPAP
Thanks. Sleeprider. Since I use fixed Bipap, I forget about the auto. Yours suggestions sound like a good plan to me.Sleeprider wrote:I agree with OkyDoky. If you are having problems with your current CPAP, you are going to love BiPAP, but you will need to set it in Auto BiPAP mode to take advantage of the separate exhale and inhale pressures. Given your current CPAP setting of 11.0, the following settings should be a good start for you:
EPAP min 8.0
PS min 2.0
PSmax 4.0
IPAP max 16
With these settings, the machine will start with IPAP/EPAP pressure of 10 /8.0 and will automatically increase pressures as needed. Optimization of this pressure, depends on what you observe. If you have obstructive events, you will raise EPAP. If you want more pressure difference between exhale and inhale for comfort, then you increase PSmin. Give it some time, but I think you're really going to like this. To access the clinical menu, just follow these instructions: http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software |
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760
Re: How to set BiPAP
In case you don't know what PS means, it is Pressure Support and that is the difference between your IPAP and EPAP.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software |
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760
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Re: How to set BiPAP
Those pressures err on the low side, but the auto algorithm is meant to increase pressure for obstructive breathing patterns...it should be okydokyOkyDoky wrote:Thanks. Sleeprider. Since I use fixed Bipap, I forget about the auto. Yours suggestions sound like a good plan to me.Sleeprider wrote:I agree with OkyDoky. If you are having problems with your current CPAP, you are going to love BiPAP, but you will need to set it in Auto BiPAP mode to take advantage of the separate exhale and inhale pressures. Given your current CPAP setting of 11.0, the following settings should be a good start for you:
EPAP min 8.0
PS min 2.0
PSmax 4.0
IPAP max 16
With these settings, the machine will start with IPAP/EPAP pressure of 10 /8.0 and will automatically increase pressures as needed. Optimization of this pressure, depends on what you observe. If you have obstructive events, you will raise EPAP. If you want more pressure difference between exhale and inhale for comfort, then you increase PSmin. Give it some time, but I think you're really going to like this. To access the clinical menu, just follow these instructions: http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead software. Just changed from PRS1 BiPAP Auto DS760TS |
Re: How to set BiPAP
I think everyone misunderstood my issue with my current CPAP machine. The machine is malfunctioning and doesn't work correctly. But the 11 cm always has giving me good results my doctor just yesterday looked at the SD
Card and said my 11 cm was working perfectly. I would like to set up that BiPAP machine to work exactly like my CPAP machine at 11 cm. meaning I would like to set the BiPAP machine to work exactly like my CPAP machine set for 11 cm. can anyone tell me how to set the menu settings for this.
Roger
Card and said my 11 cm was working perfectly. I would like to set up that BiPAP machine to work exactly like my CPAP machine at 11 cm. meaning I would like to set the BiPAP machine to work exactly like my CPAP machine set for 11 cm. can anyone tell me how to set the menu settings for this.
Roger
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
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Re: How to set BiPAP
Are these suggested settings are for a straight cpap setting with a pressure setting of 11?
Sheriff
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Machine: AirSense 11 Autoset |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Re: How to set BiPAP
Yes that is straight CPAP settings for me 11 cm. I would like to set that BiPAP machine to work as a CPAP with straight 11 cm or as close as I can.Sheriff Buford wrote:Are these suggested settings are for a straight cpap setting with a pressure setting of 11?
Sheriff
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: I also have a AirStart 10 |
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger
Airsense 10 Autoset AirStart 10 CPAP
Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask
Roger