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by Officebound
Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is it worth it to switch from Resmed S8 to S9 autoset
Replies: 57
Views: 7802

Re: Is it worth it to swith from Resmed S8 to S9 autoset

I recently switched from S8 to S9. I always thought my machine was great, but thought I would give the new machine a try. The only problem I ever had with my S8 was that my mouth got very dry. I was hoping with the new climateline hose and improved humidifier that problem would be solved. I purchase...
by Officebound
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New S9 high leak rates?
Replies: 4
Views: 1085

Re: New S9 high leak rates?

Thanks for the info, i will keep digging for info. I was under the impression that the Mirage Quattro had a flow rate of around 30 L/min. Does my machine compensate for that before giving the high flow rate readings. I guess what I am asking...do i subtract the mask flow rate from the leak rate numb...
by Officebound
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New S9 high leak rates?
Replies: 4
Views: 1085

New S9 high leak rates?

I am using my new S9 autoset. My median leak rates are well below 25 L/min, but my 95th percentile and max rates are around 40 L/min. My mask is Mirage Quattro FF. My AHI is 2.4 . Do I need to worry about the high leak rates? I can't seem to adjust my mask in any way to get the numbers lower. Though...
by Officebound
Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid CPAP Mask
Replies: 10
Views: 2306

HI, I have used this mask with great success. I breath through my mouth at night, and had real trouble getting used to my first mask (nasal only). My mask was purchased when they first came out, so I had the older headgear. I have since switched to the newer, better version. The short answer is I re...