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by drewherndon
Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 6047

Travel Advice

I am starting a new position that will require frequent travel - by air and car. Can anyone point me to a post that has travel advice/tips for traveling with your CPAP? I really do not know what to expect at the airport and if I should expect problems with the CPAP as a carry on. Thanks, in advance,...
by drewherndon
Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Used Equipment Advice - ResMed S8 Autoset Vantage
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Used Equipment Advice - ResMed S8 Autoset Vantage

I am considering buying a ResMed S8 Autoset Vantage for use as a backup/travel unit. Any advice about buying used equipment?

Thanks, in advance, for any help. Take care!
by drewherndon
Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Have a sleep lab type question?
Replies: 29
Views: 4453

Re: Have a sleep lab type question?

montana user, Thanks for starting this thread. I am sure that some good questions will be put in front of you. I do have a question, but it revolves around how you became involved/employed in the sleep industry. I am so amazed at the difference that CPAP has made in my life that I am considering a c...
by drewherndon
Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: XPAP Employment Opportunities (Sales)
Replies: 2
Views: 550

XPAP Employment Opportunities (Sales)

I have only been using a XPAP machine for about three weeks, but I am already amazed at the changes that have taken place since I started to use it. So amazed that I was wondering how to get involved, at some level, with the sales and distribution of the equipment. I do not know very much about the ...
by drewherndon
Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel XPAP Machine Opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 1481

Travel XPAP Machine Opinions

Hello, everyone! I am seeking your opinions on XPAP machines for travel. I need one that will be good for domestic travel (air and car) and camping. Regarding camping, the unit should be able to power the unit and a humidifier (just in case) for at least one night and be rechargeable from the vehicl...
by drewherndon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Bad Is My OSA?
Replies: 15
Views: 2589

Re: How Bad Is My OSA?

An AHI of over 30 is considered severe. Yours is 46.3. Also, your o2 saturation is below 80%. That is severe. "Severe apnea. Severe apnea is defined as more than 30 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour with no more than 79% oxygen saturation. Symptoms may include drowsiness ...
by drewherndon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Bad Is My OSA?
Replies: 15
Views: 2589

How Bad Is My OSA?

Being a recently inducted member to the Royal Order of Hose Heads, I am truly thankful for this forum. I have gleaned a lot of information on OSA in a very short time. having said that, I have not found a post that helps me determine how bad my OSA actually is. Here are the numbers from my sleep stu...
by drewherndon
Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Interpreting Nightly Results
Replies: 5
Views: 1187

Interpreting Nightly Results

Happy New Year, everyone! I am a newbie here. Just finished my fisrt night on CPAP. I need to know if there is a sticky post (or just a post) on interpreting the nightly results that are available on my machine. Can someone refer me to a guide for this? Here are my results from the first night: Pres...