cpap help
Re: cpap help
Now that you have registered,go to the Control Panel and fill in your equipment profile so we know what machine and mask you are using. Also ...what pressure are you at?
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Fisher & Paykel Vitera Full Face Mask with Headgear (S, M, or L Cushion) |
Additional Comments: Back up is S9 Autoset...... |
Re: cpap help
Since you are new to CPAP therapy there are some helpful things to do:
1. Get a copy of your sleep study and your sleep titration study. They have interesting information that will help in understanding your therapy
2. Get a copy of your prescription for your own records. It will be necessary if you choose to change DME's or order online
3. Post your equipment. There is a link on how to do this in my signature block below. Please select TEXT as a display choice as many CPAP machines and masks appear similar but are significantly different
4. If you need to post images of your reports, there is a link in my signature block on how to post using PhotoBucket.com
5. While the LCD display is somewhat useful, it is better to use one of the reporting software programs to get detailed information on your therapy. The two available for Respironics machines are: Encore (Basic or Pro) and SleepyHead.
If you have a ResMed machine, the SleepyHead and ResScan are the programs of choice.
Welcome to the forum.
1. Get a copy of your sleep study and your sleep titration study. They have interesting information that will help in understanding your therapy
2. Get a copy of your prescription for your own records. It will be necessary if you choose to change DME's or order online
3. Post your equipment. There is a link on how to do this in my signature block below. Please select TEXT as a display choice as many CPAP machines and masks appear similar but are significantly different
4. If you need to post images of your reports, there is a link in my signature block on how to post using PhotoBucket.com
5. While the LCD display is somewhat useful, it is better to use one of the reporting software programs to get detailed information on your therapy. The two available for Respironics machines are: Encore (Basic or Pro) and SleepyHead.
If you have a ResMed machine, the SleepyHead and ResScan are the programs of choice.
Welcome to the forum.
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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: cpap help
All good suggestions, but none answer davey's question. Davey I am assuming that you are using a nasal pillow mask. You might need to try a nasal mask that will diffuse the air pressure. The pressure will be the same but will not feel as strong.JDS74 wrote:Since you are new to CPAP therapy there are some helpful things to do:
1. Get a copy of your sleep study and your sleep titration study. They have interesting information that will help in understanding your therapy
2. Get a copy of your prescription for your own records. It will be necessary if you choose to change DME's or order online
3. Post your equipment. There is a link on how to do this in my signature block below. Please select TEXT as a display choice as many CPAP machines and masks appear similar but are significantly different
4. If you need to post images of your reports, there is a link in my signature block on how to post using PhotoBucket.com
5. While the LCD display is somewhat useful, it is better to use one of the reporting software programs to get detailed information on your therapy. The two available for Respironics machines are: Encore (Basic or Pro) and SleepyHead.
If you have a ResMed machine, the SleepyHead and ResScan are the programs of choice.
Welcome to the forum.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Fisher & Paykel Vitera Full Face Mask with Headgear (S, M, or L Cushion) |
Additional Comments: Back up is S9 Autoset...... |
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Re: cpap help
Kinda hard to answer the question without knowing what mask and the pressure settings. Once we know, we can give educated answers rather than general responses that may not be helpful.LSAT wrote:All good suggestions, but none answer davey's question. Davey I am assuming that you are using a nasal pillow mask. You might need to try a nasal mask that will diffuse the air pressure. The pressure will be the same but will not feel as strong.JDS74 wrote:Since you are new to CPAP therapy there are some helpful things to do:
1. Get a copy of your sleep study and your sleep titration study. They have interesting information that will help in understanding your therapy
2. Get a copy of your prescription for your own records. It will be necessary if you choose to change DME's or order online
3. Post your equipment. There is a link on how to do this in my signature block below. Please select TEXT as a display choice as many CPAP machines and masks appear similar but are significantly different
4. If you need to post images of your reports, there is a link in my signature block on how to post using PhotoBucket.com
5. While the LCD display is somewhat useful, it is better to use one of the reporting software programs to get detailed information on your therapy. The two available for Respironics machines are: Encore (Basic or Pro) and SleepyHead.
If you have a ResMed machine, the SleepyHead and ResScan are the programs of choice.
Welcome to the forum.
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Resmed S9 autoset pressure range 11-17 |
Who would have thought it would be this challenging to sleep and breathe at the same time?