My Compair of The DreamStation VS the ResMed S10

[racprops]

First impressions on switching to a DreamStation APAP from the ResMed APAP unit.

1) ResMed is prettier
2) But the Dreamstation has a better water system
3) Dreamstation works with my fitwell full face mask and has setting for different masks, ResMed did not
4) Dreamstation seems to WORK with my mask
5) Other so called fullface masks don't work as well as my Fitwell mask, and I have tried two so far…all leak and blow air into my eyes.
6) The Dreamstation DOES put out somehow a little more air flow at the same setting of 10 VS the ResMed unit.
7) I got a full thee hour sleep cycle with the DS this first night where I could not do so in three nights of sleeping with a ResMed unit.
As Philips make my mask their system seems more able to work with my mask over the resMed unit.


More:
1) Both Philips and ResMed offer a breathing relief system where on your exhale the pressure is dropped by up to 3CMs.
2) BUT the ResMed is harsh, when I stop inhaling, the ResMed has a hard reaction, so hard it makes the mask jump, it pumps up and down with these changes.
3) The DreamStation does this so smooth I cannot feel ANY changes, and the mask does not move.
4) Both have Humidifiers, so far the DreamStation seems to make more humidity with less effort. And it seems to work better I had less dry mouth.
5) Both have water tanks, the ResMed is a pressure fit which you have to pull out the side and push it back in, which means I have to move it around in my bedside drawer to do these acts.
6) The DreamStation has a top cover that when unlocked and raised and LIFTS the tank up and back and you simply just pick it up. I do not have to move it around to remove or replace the tank.

All in all, I like the DreamStation much more.

Bottom line I could not stand the ResMed S10, first I felt like I was being mildly suffocated, and after three nights of horrible nights I had to switch back to my old Philips 960 ASV set as a APAP settings, a unit I had used for 3 years.

On the first night on the DreamStation I got a good nights sleep.

IF this stays common I have a winner.

[Thatgirl]

The Resmed does let you change the mask type, you just need to go into the clinical menu to do so.

[chunkyfrog]

Some folks prefer the algorithm of a particular machine.
For this reason, many of us stick with a particular brand (often the one we started with).
I collect sewing machines, so I have room for little else.

[SewTired]

I never thought about a mask working better with one than the other. But, as mentioned, you can change mask types in Resmed, but stupidly, they put it in clinical settings.

The main difference I saw in the Dream Station was that the humidifier was much easier to fill for a person with hand or mobility disabilities. While the Airsense one is way improved over the S9, you still have to be somewhat delicate or you can break the hinge.

The algorithms are definitely different between the manufacturers, but so far I have seen no mention of an improved algorithm over the PR60s series.

[racprops]

The Resmed does let you change the mask type, you just need to go into the clinical menu to do so.

I tried that and it seemed none of the settings would work right with the Philips mask.

Rich

[chunkyfrog]

. . . none of the settings would work right with the Philips mask.
Rich

What do you mean? The Resmed has settings for full face, nasal, and nasal pillows.
They apply to ANY BRAND.
Respironics' "resistance settings" can only be linked to their own masks.
How does your mask "not work"?

[grayghost4]

Re: My Compair of The DreadStation VS the ResMed S10

is there a reason for the typo in the title #40FFFF

[andy88488]

Re: My Compair of The DreadStation VS the ResMed S10

is there a reason for the typo in the title #40FFFF

Yeah, I felt sure this would be a major slam of the DreamStation!

[palerider]

The Resmed does let you change the mask type, you just need to go into the clinical menu to do so.

really? because the manual shows the mask type under 'options' in the user menu.

[palerider]

1) Both Philips and ResMed offer a breathing relief system where on your exhale the pressure is dropped by up to 3CMs.

this is not correct, respironics *flex offers, according to the docs "up to 1.5cm reduction, depending on your breathing pattern"

2) BUT the ResMed is harsh, when I stop inhaling, the ResMed has a hard reaction, so hard it makes the mask jump, it pumps up and down with these changes.

possibly because the pressure relief is over twice what you get with the respironics.

3) The DreamStation does this so smooth I cannot feel ANY changes, and the mask does not move.

see above.

IF this stays common I have a winner.

it's good that you found something you like.

[palerider]

I never thought about a mask working better with one than the other. But, as mentioned, you can change mask types in Resmed, but stupidly, they put it in clinical settings.

It certainly isn't in the clinical settings on the S9 machines. and the user manual says, on page 7
"Mask: This option shows your mask type setting. If you use more than one type of mask, adjust this setting when switching between masks"

are you sure about your information there?

[racprops]

Re: My Compair of The DreadStation VS the ResMed S10

is there a reason for the typo in the title #40FFFF

Yeah, I felt sure this would be a major slam of the DreamStation!

TYPO TYPO...

[Wulfman...]

Re: My Compair of The DreadStation VS the ResMed S10

is there a reason for the typo in the title #40FFFF

Yeah, I felt sure this would be a major slam of the DreamStation!

TYPO TYPO...

But, it was funny while it lasted.


Den

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[racprops]

On the pressure relief the manual shows three settings 1,2 and 3 for Flex.

I read that a 1CM, 2CM and 3CM.

I am using #3.

After all if you break up1.5, these setting would only be of .5CM, 1Cm and 1.5CM witch is too small to be any real help or meaning.

Rich

[chunkyfrog]

There really is such a thing.
http://us.compair.com/default_USA.aspx
A lot of the typos we see are due to folks using smaller devices. (Hopefully NOT while driving)
Some are due to disability--let's think a bit before we rip someone for a misspelling. OK?