Using CPAP At An Altitude of 12,500'

Roger2 wrote:
I will take the cpap in when I return to NJ to see my sleep doctor and let them show me how to set it for higher altitude, or for that matter if I really need to increase any settings at all.

Roger

No need to do that, your machine adjusts to altitude automatically: Operating altitude Sea level to 8,500’ (2,591 m)

ozij wrote:No need to do that, your machine adjusts to altitude automatically: Operating altitude Sea level to 8,500’ (2,591 m)

Thank you for the information, it will save some worry and a lot of trouble. I think it has been at least four years since I spent a night above that altitude.

Roger

plr66 wrote:

greyhound wrote:I used my M Series at 13,500 feet without any problem that I'm aware of.

Thanks for your input, greyhound. For how long did you use it at this altitude? I take it you didn't check your data, but just describe how you felt?

I was at that altitude for 3 days (almost two weeks at altitudes between 8,000 and 11,000 feet) and felt just fine. As I recall, my numbers (AHI, etc.) were no different than they were at home (sea level).

greyhound wrote:

plr66 wrote:

greyhound wrote:I used my M Series at 13,500 feet without any problem that I'm aware of.

Thanks for your input, greyhound. For how long did you use it at this altitude? I take it you didn't check your data, but just describe how you felt?

I was at that altitude for 3 days (almost two weeks at altitudes between 8,000 and 11,000 feet) and felt just fine. As I recall, my numbers (AHI, etc.) were no different than they were at home (sea level).

I thought this thread had died. Very much appreciate your responding with your experience, greyhound! Thanks.

what exactly is the lifespan of a cpap or bipap st?

sickwithapnea17 wrote:what exactly is the lifespan of a cpap or bipap st?

10 minutes to 15,000 hours, it's the luck of the draw and care. Jim