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by Snorinator
Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please Share Misc Helpful Hints
Replies: 69
Views: 184945

Use self sealing automotive hose tape on your CPAP hose to prevent failure of or repair the hose at the rubber connector. It is used to repair radiator or heater hoses on cars and seal electrical connections. This is not electrical or duct tape. You start by wrapping several layers to build up to th...
by Snorinator
Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System
Replies: 18
Views: 5524

Gonzo, I responded to Invacare with the following: I would like to find out about what parameters your system monitors and what format is used in the presentation of the data. I would also like information on how the system adapts or integrates into the Polaris TR. Where are the sensors located? Is ...
by Snorinator
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System
Replies: 18
Views: 5524

Well, The response from Invacare was less than helpful and somewhat dismissive. Are there any DME's on line interested in getting more information for us as it seems I am not worthy. The question you submitted to Ask Invacare has been answered. On 01/04/07 16:23:30, you asked us: Hello, I stumbled o...
by Snorinator
Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cold Weather Camping with CPAP Observations
Replies: 6
Views: 2510

Thanks All, I am a Cub Master with a son who is a Webelo. I do a great deal of camping and plan on getting back into backpacking as my son moves up into Boy Scouts. Selecting a CPAP that was battery operated was essential for my continued choice of recreation. Let me rephrase that, lithium ion batte...
by Snorinator
Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System
Replies: 18
Views: 5524

I have e-mailed Invacare and asked for the details and specification for the compliance system. I'll let you know what I can find out when they reply. The AEIOMed Everest / Invacare TR is my primary machine / first and only due to my needing to back pack and camp with a CPAP. I really worked hard to...
by Snorinator
Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cold Weather Camping with CPAP Observations
Replies: 6
Views: 2510

Cold Weather Camping with CPAP Observations

Well, over the New Years weekend I went tent camping in sub freezing weather and have learned a few things. Hope the following can assist anyone interested in getting out in the middle of nowhere with CPAP. My Cpap equipment is listed below my post. First night: Temperatures were in the low 20's Cpa...
by Snorinator
Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System
Replies: 18
Views: 5524

I understand that the machine is identical whether labeled Invicare or AEIOMed. I stumbled on a listing for what I thought was an add on compliance system offered as an accessory by Invacare. I have the providers manual for my machine and wound up setting up my own pressure and machine preferences a...
by Snorinator
Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can someone explain why OSA patients "pee" more?
Replies: 33
Views: 15062

I was going up to 6 to 8 times a night prior to being diagnosed. I was very concerned about prostrate and had it checked prior to diagnosis with severe OSA. With OSA treatment I went back to once a night with a few nights with no trips. Even at 6 to 8 times a night I was producing urine. I don't thi...
by Snorinator
Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System
Replies: 18
Views: 5524

Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest Compliance System

Does anyone have any information about the hardware and software for the Polaris TR / AEIOMed Everest compliance system? I just found a reference to this "new" product on the Invacare web site. I really like my Everest but it offers no data monitoring and I would like to find out about upgrading my ...