Respironics Interview Posted!

Post by **forumadmin** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:58 pm

Howdy,

cpaptalk.com is very pleased to release our Respironics interview! You may view it here:

Respironics Auto C-Flex, Pro 2 C-Flex Interview

It will also be available in our CPAP Interviews section at the top of the page, and as we do more interviews, you can still look it up by clicking "older interviews".

Thanks for your interest and support in this process! We hope you like it!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:55 pm

Nice interview. Thanks for doing it.

I thought the info about how the Remstar auto deals with possible central apneas vs obstructive apneas was particularly interesting.

Might want to correct an answer that apparently got in the wrong spot...the answer to this question (they probably meant to repeat the answer that was given above this question, instead of using the "c-flex" answer from a question below it twice) :

Q: Can Remstar Autos detect mask interfaces and adjust treatment accordingly? Is it calibrated or optimized to a specific interface, like the Comfort Lite?

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:52 am

I thought their central apnea answer was interesting also, Rested Gal. Essentially it's no "command on apnea" limitation whatsover, but three (not two) unresponsive pressure increment attempts. The original RemStar Auto was purported to use two non-responsive pressure increments as part of its central apnea avoidance technique. So did that CA response criterion change slightly from the original Auto model to this new model with C-Flex? A "two-unresponsive-increment-attempts" criterion would have certainly been a more conservative approach regarding the avoidance of central apneas, but also would have left certain obstructive treatment senarios falling comparatively short. The question remains, was it ever "two" with their first Auto release, or was it always "three"? My vague hunch is that this spec just might have been improved with the luxury of time and efficacy trials relative to that very first Remstar Auto release.

Hugh Jass · Post by **Hugh Jass** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:08 am

What exactly is the SleepLink™ Modem -- which can deliver oximetry information combined with compliance data that they refer to ?

How is it used ?

Where does one acquire such a thing ?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:22 am

Hugh Ass,

Like your picture of HOmer. I feel that way sometimes.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:11 am

Hugh!

Ah ha! you found the jem hidden in the middle of the interview! I would also like to know about Sleeplink and what it can do for us.

Post by **forumadmin** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:16 am

Rested Gal and SWS,

Thanks for the info on the interview typo. It was made because Resprionics did not send in an answer for that question - which threw me off as I was editing their answers into user questions. I've commented out the question, which isn't a great option, but the best available.

Thanks!

Also, I've grown up around CPAP and listen to Claudia and Adam take calls daily, but even so, I've never heard (and we don't see to my knowledge) a "SleepLink Modem". Ted, can you shine some light on this subject? Does anyone floating around the boards know? I should have asked about it when I had the chance!

Regards,
Johnny

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:16 am

While I'm at it...

Thank you to Johnny and Co. for securing such a fantastic interview.

We end users often feel so disconected from the details of our therapy that it is wonderful to have the opportunity to interact with the Mfg's product managers so directly.

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:17 am

Respironics was rumored to eventually come out with their equivalenmt of the Resmed Reslink. I wonder if this SleepLink is that equivalent add-on?

Fifi · Post by **Fifi** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:25 am

I wonder how we can ever find the answer to that I am trying to decide between buying the autoset spirit and the Remstar Auto with C-flex.

I am hesitating since the auto set spirit has the additional function of monitoring oxygen levels if one chose to buy the additional lead involved ( even though hugly expensive) at a later date. It would be great id the remstar could do something similar.

Hugh Jass · Post by **Hugh Jass** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:19 pm

Fifi,

This is what was being discussed above. The Remstar Auto apparently has the capabilty of monitoring your oxygen levels with the appropriate equipment.

Still not exactly clear on what would be required and at what cost.

Regards

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:40 pm

Hugh and interested others,

This is how it works. You need the Sleeplink™ modem. To this you connect your machine and an oximeter. This is designed for the RT to be able to monitor your compliance and results remotely with the Encore Pro software. For those of you out there who have seen the software, from a therapists point of view, in terms of managing a number of patients it is quite impressive. Each patient has their own "home page" that features a spot for all the pertinant data, including a picture of the client (so you can recognize them in the grocery store ) from there you have buttons to download all the various information. Also from the therapists perspective you are able to run reports correlating data across all of your clients to say find the mask/machine combo with the highest compliance. There is also a way to change a clients machine settings remotely.

With this type of equipment and software we may be seeing "online" Repiritory Therapists soon.
How 'bout it IllinoisRRT?

Fifi · Post by **Fifi** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:40 pm

Great wading thru, for those people who have RTs (what ever they might be), but those of us who have to pretty much are forced to struggle on our own, and keep an eye on what is happening to our O2 levels ourselves, how is all you mention going to help us, who perhaps are less fortunate, and do not, for whatever reasons, have the medical support and backing required. We have a machine but find ourselves pretty much by ourselves with this.

Can it also help us?

It goes without say that in self monitoring one does not become obsessive, but monitor O2 levals once a month or every 3 months to make sure every thing is okey. And not freak out if oxygen levels drop a bit but keep within what is regarded a normal range 80s-90s, I would guess.

What are your thoughts?

Respironics Interview Posted!

Respironics Interview Posted!

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