Calling on fellow ASV users

[jordie500]

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.

[ChicagoGranny]

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[CPAPPED-ADAPT]

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.

[jordie500]

hi

My machine is philips respironics auto sv and I am using an amara view mask.

[jordie500]

My max pressure is 25. The mask feels comfortable but it keeps me awake all night.

[Grand-PAP]

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.