hi
I have recently been provided with an ASV machine but I am struggling with 'blow outs'. My mask instantly blows out as soon as any pressure starts.
I fit the mask, a few minutes later I start falling asleep and suddenly I am hit with the gush of air = instantly wake up.
All night the mask is doing press ups on my face with these 'blow out's'.
I am getting less sleep than I used to do before getting this machine.
The mask provided was amara view minimal contact face mask.
Please can anyone recommend the best mask for this machine please?
I am desperate need of sleep.
Calling on fellow ASV users
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Re: Calling on fellow ASV users
Which mask are you using? Which machine? If you fill out your equipment profile, this info will show every time you post - https://www.cpaptalk.com/ucp.php?i=prof ... pment_info
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Re: Calling on fellow ASV users
What is your max. IPAP pressure set at? Mine is set at 23 cm on the Resmed S9 VPAP Adapt and I have no problem with leaks (or 'blow-outs' as you may refer to them) using either the Amara View or Airfit F20 FFM's. Perhaps your mask is just not adjusted tight enough? I do feel the mask lift slightly away from my face during the pressure pulses at times, but it does not leak.
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Mask: DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: S9 VPAP ADAPT (ASV/36037) EPAP Min: 4.6 EPAP Max: 9.6 PS Min: 4.0 PS Max: 13.6 |
Re: Calling on fellow ASV users
hi
My machine is philips respironics auto sv and I am using an amara view mask.
My machine is philips respironics auto sv and I am using an amara view mask.
Re: Calling on fellow ASV users
My max pressure is 25. The mask feels comfortable but it keeps me awake all night.
Re: Calling on fellow ASV users
Hi Jordie,
I also used a S1 ASV for five years. Four months ago, I switched to the same mask as yours, Amara View. I used it with the S1 ASV and now with the AirCurve 10. I don't have ANY problems with leaks. Plus, it is adjusted very loosely on my face. On a normal night I have MANY pressure spikes in the 20s. I don't know what to suggest. I suppose it might be possible that you have the wrong size pillow.
I also used a S1 ASV for five years. Four months ago, I switched to the same mask as yours, Amara View. I used it with the S1 ASV and now with the AirCurve 10. I don't have ANY problems with leaks. Plus, it is adjusted very loosely on my face. On a normal night I have MANY pressure spikes in the 20s. I don't know what to suggest. I suppose it might be possible that you have the wrong size pillow.
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Mask: Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: AirCurve 10 ASV & PR System 1 AutoSV Advanced as Backup |