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by Aussiegrouch
Mon May 03, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: EncorePro v.2.2 Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: EncorePro v.2.2 Question

Could someone please PM me with the link to 2.2 version.
Thanks
by Aussiegrouch
Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Aussie thread
Replies: 62
Views: 10461

Re: The Aussie thread

Hi Aussiegrouch, Just a quick one, how did you find ordering from cpap.com? Was shipping reasonable? Did it work out cheaper than buying here? Have you had any warranty issues etc.?? I'm thinking about starting a bit of a mask collection (my wife isn't happy with the amount of noise the easylife ma...
by Aussiegrouch
Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Aussie thread
Replies: 62
Views: 10461

Re: The Aussie thread

G'Day to all you Aussies out there. I am 72, living in a retirement village in Kincumber on the beutiful Central Coast of NSW. I was diagnosed in September 2006 and underwent a sleep study at Prince of Wales sleep clinic in Sydney. Originally had a ResMed S8 AutoSpirit, but have now a Respironics M ...
by Aussiegrouch
Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sildenafil versus CPAP for erectile dysfunction
Replies: 12
Views: 4292

Re: Sildenafil versus CPAP for erectile dysfunction

I notice that one of the authors is called "DONG" and another called "WANG" which maybe should be changed to "WANKER".
by Aussiegrouch
Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dosages Question - Translating mcg/kg/lbs
Replies: 11
Views: 2688

Re: Dosages Question - Translating mcg/kg/lbs

Hi Slinky, According to my Epocrates Essentials program: Fentanyl Dosage: Analegesia Preop: 50-100mcg IV given 30-60 minutes prior to surgery. Analgesia Adjunct: 2mcg/kg for low dose, 2-20mcg/kg for mod dose, 20-50mcg/kg for high dose Pain postop: 50-100mcg IV given over 2 minutes. Propofol Dosage: ...
by Aussiegrouch
Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SPO 7500 PulseOX and de-sat report help
Replies: 8
Views: 2525

Re: SPO 7500 PulseOX and de-sat report help

Hi,
To access all the desaturation events do the following:

1. Right click on the file you want.
2. Click on launch Vitascore
3. Click on View
4. Click on Toolbars
5. Click on Study Explorer
6. Click on Events.

Voila! All is revealed!

Graham
by Aussiegrouch
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: An Intro to the Australian Health Care System
Replies: 39
Views: 5954

Re: An Intro to the Australian Health Care System

I'm curious how many advancements in medicine originate in the profit-driven U.S. system vs. the Australian, Canadian, and other systems where profit is considered evil? Not wanting to turn this into an Australian versus American war but : Courtesy of this website: http://www.whitehat.com.au/Austra...
by Aussiegrouch
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Much Did Your Sleep Study Cost?
Replies: 164
Views: 94192

Re: How Much Did Your Sleep Study Cost?

Hi, Just to give you an idea of the Australian system: My sleep study in 2006 cost a total of $A603 with my contribution of $A60.00. It was held at a very reputable hospital sleep lab in Sydney with a one month waiting time. This is markedly different to the American system as far as I can see. Chee...
by Aussiegrouch
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: An Intro to the Australian Health Care System
Replies: 39
Views: 5954

Re: An Intro to the Australian Health Care System

Hi, Just to add to blarg's excellent post from an Australian perspective. My wife and I are Australian aged pensioners, being over the age of 65, and qualify for the pension based on assets and income criteria. Basically all of our healthcare needs are met by Medicare as our Doctor's and hospital fe...
by Aussiegrouch
Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ? about my diagnosis - "respiratory arousals"
Replies: 5
Views: 970

Re: ? about my diagnosis - "respiratory arousals"

Hi, This is an extract from: http://www.thoracic.org/sections/education/sleep-fragments/quiz/32-year-old-obese-woman-with-snoring.html "Don't get me wrong-I do not infer that you are obese!!" The new AASM scoring manual defines a respiratory effort related arousal as follows: ‘If there is a sequence...
by Aussiegrouch
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Replies: 26
Views: 18587

Re: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)

Aussiegrouch,thanks for the info.I knew the machine put out allot of EMF when I tried to use my AM radio one night. I haven't read much on the subject lately, the article I read talked about clock radios and there placement next to the head , I believe EMF is a possible health hazard. Please post a...
by Aussiegrouch
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Replies: 26
Views: 18587

Re: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)

Hi again, Even though my testing was rudimentary and not conducted in a Special Anechoic Chamber which blocks any ambient EMF, I checked the ambient EMF in my bedroom and it measured about 1.5mG, so one could reduce the figures in my previous post by about 1-2mg. I have an electric bed (to raise and...
by Aussiegrouch
Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Replies: 26
Views: 18587

Re: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)

I am quite sure that the standard you mentioned deals with the reaction of the machine to EMF as apposed to the emission of EMF from the machine. But I could be wrong....more research would be needed. According to the Respironics manual the the environment EMF is covered in Electrmagnetic Immunity ...
by Aussiegrouch
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Replies: 26
Views: 18587

Electromagnetic Field (EMF)

Hi, I have been doing some checks on EMF emanating from my Respironics M series with A Flex. Using a TriField meter I detected the following results measured on the output side of the machine ie; on the humdifier side: 5 inches from the machine 30mG (Milligauss) 10 inches from the machine 15mG 24 in...
by Aussiegrouch
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: How Old Are CPAP Users?
Replies: 267
Views: 260658

Re: Poll: How Old Are CPAP Users?

71 and loving it!!
Been on CPAP for 4 years.