Hi "Irving", The whole reason Respironics spent a whole bunch of R&D $$$ on "the smart card" feature is because aparently we hoseheads lie to our Docs about whether or not we are using our machines. This feature was meant to allow Docs to verify our dishonesty. Just a comment from "the other side",...

I can't say what other companies do as far as who orders equipment, but my boss mainly does it. It depends on what you want. If it's something generic like tubing or humidity chambers, or if you just need a replacement for the mask (using the same one that you had previously), my boss can do that. H...

I started to reply at work but didn't want to get in trouble! In reference to our earlier "conversation" Steve, I asked my boss and he said that I could reset a pressure for anyone who walked in the door as long as they had an order in hand from the doctor. That being said, I want to comment on some...

I don't really know why it would be different, if the machine was purchased. Now that you mention it, it probably isn't any different. I haven't been in the business that long, and like I said, I've never had it happen...maybe I will ask my boss tomorrow and see what the "real" answer is.

Honestly, if your machine was purchased at our store, I would do it for free with a doctor's prescription. I haven't had to deal with any patients who walked in without having purchased the machine from us, so I don't know if I technically COULD do it if that were the case. However, knowing my boss,...

I would contact your DME provider- IMO, patient's shouldn't be adjusting the pressures themselves. It should be done by someone such as a respiratory therapist who can then doublecheck the pressure with a manometer.

I have just one pediatric CPAP pt- she is 7 years old, and I just got an order to increase her CPAP from 6-10. Poor thing! Anyway, the mask that the sleep lab recommended is Respironics profile lite in either small or petite, I can't remember. It fits over her nose and mouth. I think she's had succe...

Well, for now he is on BiPAP of 17/10, but that will probably have to be titrated down since he's changed to the Oracle. I tell you, he has been a nightmare. It's a good thing he's nice, because his place is cockroach infested and I hate going to see him! That's why I'm trying to do my research befo...

I set a patient up on an Oracle yesterday, and I have a question for those of you who use it. What setting do you keep your humidifier at? His is set at 2 and he claims that it's out of water by morning. Since that is the recommended setting for the Oracle, I'm a little confused by this. As far as I...

I have a patient on BiPAP who has been very difficult to find a mask for. He will not use a nasal mask or cannula/pillow type device because he is a mouth breather. He has tried just about every full face mask that I know of, and I am going to set him up with a F-P Oracle next week. If, for whatever...

As a healthcare provider, I can't imagine why another would say that they HATE full face masks- I don't care what kind you use as long as you USE it! Most of my patients who use full face masks like them just fine-if they know they're a mouth breather, they usually just accept it. If you feel like t...

I'm down near Champaign. It's too bad that so many of you have had bad experiences with providers. I hope my patients don't feel that way about me! I hope that I can lend some insight from a provider's perspective- I'm sure we will have lots to offer each other!

Hi everyone! I'm a respiratory therapist in home care and I found this site while trying to find equipment. I have LOTS of CPAP patients, and I hope to find this site useful for getting feedback from patients. I am looking forward to hearing your insight. Glad to meet you all!