Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
Recently diagnosed with severe sleep apnea 36/hr; 70% central. I am getting a Philips Respironic 960 auto SV. Any advice would be welcome. I am totally new at all of this.
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Additional Comments: Phillips Respironics Auto Serve Bipap 960 |
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Re: Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
In the search box above type in 'autoSV' and you'll get tons of hits. Also try: 'newbie autoSV'. I got seven pages on that! They are great machines... I've got two. There's a bit of a learning curve and adaptation period but if you stick with it you can experience magnificent results.Lancaster wrote:Recently diagnosed with severe sleep apnea 36/hr; 70% central. I am getting a Philips Respironic 960 auto SV. Any advice would be welcome. I am totally new at all of this.
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Mask: AirFit™ F10 Full Face Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead software v.0.9.8.1 Open GL and Encore Pro v2.2. |
I like my ResMed AirFit F10 FFM - reasonably low leaks for my ASV therapy. I'm currently using a PR S1 AutoSV 960P Advanced. I also keep a ResMed S9 Adapt as backup. I use a heated Hibernite hose. Still rockin' with Win 7 by using GWX to stop Win 10.
Re: Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
Hi Lancaster:
Welcome to the Respironics ASV club.
If you haven't already done so, get a copy of SleepyHead and also of Encore so you can review your own treatment data.
Also, if you haven't got one already, get copies of your sleep study, sleep titration study, and your prescription for your machine and mask.
All of these will be useful in the future as you are looking at your data and trying to understand the management of your complex sleep apnea (a mixture of centrals and obstructives is called complex sleep apnea).
You will have questions as you go along so be free to post questions so you can get advice from other members of the club.
Cheers,
Welcome to the Respironics ASV club.
If you haven't already done so, get a copy of SleepyHead and also of Encore so you can review your own treatment data.
Also, if you haven't got one already, get copies of your sleep study, sleep titration study, and your prescription for your machine and mask.
All of these will be useful in the future as you are looking at your data and trying to understand the management of your complex sleep apnea (a mixture of centrals and obstructives is called complex sleep apnea).
You will have questions as you go along so be free to post questions so you can get advice from other members of the club.
Cheers,
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Mask: Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP Mask |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: EverFlo Q 3.0 Liters O2 PR DSX900 ASV |
Oracle 452 Lessons Learned Updated
DSX900 AutoSV with HC150 extra humidifier and Hibernite heated hose
Settings: EPAP Min-10.0, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-3, PS Max-10, Max Pressure-20, Rate-Auto, Biflex-1.
Sleepyhead and Encore Pro 2.21.
DSX900 AutoSV with HC150 extra humidifier and Hibernite heated hose
Settings: EPAP Min-10.0, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-3, PS Max-10, Max Pressure-20, Rate-Auto, Biflex-1.
Sleepyhead and Encore Pro 2.21.
Re: Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
Welcome Lancaster!
As another member of the PR 960 club, I want you to know that this machine is awesome! I struggled with APAP, then BiPAP, before getting my ASV. What a difference.
There is plenty of experienced ASVers here who will certainly help you work out your therapy issues.
As another member of the PR 960 club, I want you to know that this machine is awesome! I struggled with APAP, then BiPAP, before getting my ASV. What a difference.
There is plenty of experienced ASVers here who will certainly help you work out your therapy issues.
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Supplemental oxygen at 2.5 lpm |
AutoSV 960 with heated hose. Settings: EPAP Min-12, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-5.5, PS Max-13, Max Pressure-25, Rate-Auto, Rise Time 1. Use Sleepyhead and Encore Pro.
Re: Getting an ASV machine tomorrow
Welcome Lancaster! Sorry you had to join us.
Keep in touch here for help with any problems you have.
Some people find that their brain and ASV machine have a hard time learning to work with each other, but eventually end up figuring how to get along and have a happy marriage. Don't let it get you down if you find yourself fighting the machine at first.
Keep in touch here for help with any problems you have.
Some people find that their brain and ASV machine have a hard time learning to work with each other, but eventually end up figuring how to get along and have a happy marriage. Don't let it get you down if you find yourself fighting the machine at first.
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Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Also SleepyHead, PRS1 Auto, Respironics Auto M series, Legacy Auto, and Legacy Plus |
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