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by **rested gal** on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:36 pm

My favorite links:

LINKS to discussions about the Aussie heated hose - to prevent rainout
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=5305

LINKS to Battery operation, camping, power outage
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=9682

Links to Central Apnea discussions
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=22702

LINKS to dreaming - dreams - REM rebound
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=3524

LINKS to Encore Pro, "MyEncore", smart card reader
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=4612

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=10640

LINKS to MASKS - nasal mask, nasal pillows, nasal prongs
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=35286

LINKS to Lab Rat Trophy awards
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=15104

LINKS to mikemoran humor
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=5949

LINKS to discussions about resmed's internet sales policy
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=98895

LINKS to topics about recall of resmed S8 machines
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=169280

LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=2836

LINKS to message board discussions with "-SWS"
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=4468

LINKS to UARS - Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=148176

LINKS to: Mouth leaks - Air Leaks - Tape - DIY Guard
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=8011

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LINK to Mile High Sleeper's great information resource for cpap users.
http://www.smart-sleep-apnea.blogspot.com

Topic describing types of machines.
"Whats the differences in BIPAP, XPAP, APAP, CFLEX"
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=56836

My list of machines that record "full data" and those that don't -- as of October 2008:
Oct 24, 2008 New user, saying hello...with some questions...
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=307168#p307168

Topic listing common abbreviations and definitions.
"Learning lexicon of cpap terms"
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=14902

Web page listing common definitions -- thanks to ozij for this link.
"Glossary of terms"
http://www.sandmansleep.com/resources/glossary.cfm

Great thread started by Moogy.
Oct 30, 2006 subject: Please Share Misc Helpful Hints
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=14746

Topic about the "Repti" heat cable to control rainout, started by p2pjunkie
Jan 12, 2008 subject: Cheap heated hose
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=27579

Save wear and tear on air hose rubber cuffs:
Picture of elbow connector for hose cuffs
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/Elbo ... irhose.jpg

Using homemade straps -- useful for stablilizing masks other than just the one shown.
Using one or two homemade straps with the Headrest nasal pillows mask.
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/aura-strap6ways.jpg

DoubleStart Knot How to tie a flat knot behind head when using a homemade strap.
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doublestartknot.htm

Link to a study that concluded, "yes."
"Can Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Titrate Their Own Continuous Positive Airway Pressure?"
http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/reprint/167/5/716

Link to a Powerpoint presentation by board certified pulmonolgist/sleep doctor (Dr. Barbara Phillips) at a meeting of the American Lung Association of the Central Coast - November 2004:
"Not Every Patient Needs to Go to the Sleep Lab"
http://www.alaccoast.org/pdf/Phillips_0830.pdf

ResMed video showing what happens during sleep apnea.
"Understanding Sleep Disordered Breathing"
http://www.resmed.com/en-us/patients/un ... 40x380.swf

Thanks to padacheek for this link:
Video - PBS program about Sleep Apnea.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/modul ... 2008&seg=3

by **Linda3032** on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 pm

Thanks for the update, RG.

by **birdshell** on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 pm

Thank you very much, Laura. You always have such wonderful ideas!!

Karen

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Machine: Resmed S8 Vantage EPR Auto CPAP Machine
Mask: Headrest Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: Humidaire H3i Heated Humidifier
Additional Comments: Also: S8 Compact, Titrated Pressure=15 cm, APAP 13-17 cm and PLMD (taking Mirapex)

by **WillSucceed** on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:40 pm

Who's a clever girl? What are ya?

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Machine: GoodKnight 420E Auto CPAP Machine. Not Available.

Mask: Headrest Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear

Humidifier: GoodKnight H2O Heated Humidifier

Software: SilverLining 3.10 Data Management Software, SilverLining 3.10 Clinical Kit

by **drbandage** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:07 am

Typographical Error noted below:

ALL LINKS by rested gal:

I noticed a fairly prominent typo. I believe it should read:

all links by RESTED GAL:

Thank you for just one more of your selfless gifts that allow us to make the most of all the random bits of wisdom scattered across this board.

Your posts invariably are some pleasing blend of inordinately helpful, well informed, scientifically valid, cordial, and humorous. Your prolific posting has placed you upon a prestigous precipice: Five Grand!!!

RG is closing in on 5,000 posts, and it is worth celebrating. Let the countdown begin. You are far too humble to seek recognition, but you certainly do deserve it.

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Machine: REMstar BiPAP Auto with Bi-Flex
Mask: Headrest Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Sincere thanks to Derek and James and my mentors here (You know who you are.)

by **pedroski** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:23 am

Thanks Laura,

Very handy list.

Peter

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Machine: Resmed S8 Vantage EPR Auto CPAP Machine
Mask: Mirage Swift Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear (Original)
Humidifier: Humidaire H3i Heated Humidifier
Software: Resmed ResScan Smart Card Reader for S8 and S8 II Machines
Additional Comments: Autoscan 5.7

by **blarg** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:41 am

Well, you've definitely earned it! :lol:

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Machine	Mask	Humidifier	Software

Additional Comments: Respironics Premium Chin Strap (actually works for me!) Aussie Hose, and lots of home made covers.

by **Catnapper** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:50 am

This one should go in the yellow lightbulb list!

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Machine: M Series BIPAP Auto with Bi-Flex
Mask: Headrest Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: REMstar Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Pro Smart Card
Additional Comments: Encore Pro Analyzer, Padacheeks, ComfortSleeve

by **betty303** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:34 pm

How great to have this list! What a fantasic resource and how gratefull we all all to reap the benefits of your work!

I endorse Catnapper's idea to put this under the Yellow LightBulb.

Hooray for blarg's Link Rat Extraordinaire kudos. An award richly deserved!

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Machine: REMstar BiPAP Pro 2 with Bi-Flex
Mask: ComfortLite 2 Nasal CPAP Mask With Headgear and Pillows Only
Humidifier: HC150 Heated Humidifier with hose, 2 chambers and stand
Software: Encore Smart Card Reader - USB
Additional Comments: 2 yrs as of Dec. 17! 2L of O2, titrated 10, use Bipap 11.5/7.5 Flex 2, backup M series BiPap Auto, Hybrid, UMFF, decapitated Aura

by **rooster** on Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:35 pm

Catnapper wrote:This one should go in the yellow lightbulb list!

Ditto.

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Machine: M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex
Mask: Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear
Software: Encore Pro Smart Card
Additional Comments: M Series Integrated Humidifier