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by pat200
Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: an ethical problem
Replies: 18
Views: 4008

Re: an ethical problem

If he has tried a mask, he has already been diagnosed with apnea. If he actually wanted treatment, any doctor or dentist can write the script. He then could buy online, at the auction site or from craigs list. He would need to buy a an APAP machine as he does not know what the correct pressure setti...
by pat200
Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Auction site closing??
Replies: 12
Views: 2485

Re: Auction site closing??

I shall be voting with my feet. They lost 2 sales because of their policies. A family member and myself will not be buying apaps from them.
by pat200
Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 7237

Re: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade

This is what you need: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/cpap-firmware-upgrade-intellipap-adapter-cable-usb-serial.html You are correct. I was just hoping that I could by a generic cable here in Asia. In any firmware upgrade, there is a chance that things will go wrong and you end up with a brick/bo...
by pat200
Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 7237

Re: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade

This is great news!!! However, I am in Asia at the moment. I can find a USB to Serial DB9 connector/cable. However, I am unsure what sort of cable I can use to connect from the DB9 to my IntelliPAP Auto. Any ideas? Thanks!!! The IntelliPAP has a DB9 port on the back. If you have the data module you...
by pat200
Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 7237

Re: IntelliPAP auto firmware upgrade

This is great news!!! However, I am in Asia at the moment. I can find a USB to Serial DB9 connector/cable. However, I am unsure what sort of cable I can use to connect from the DB9 to my IntelliPAP Auto. Any ideas?

Thanks!!!
by pat200
Wed May 26, 2010 12:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel Surge Protector
Replies: 12
Views: 26351

Re: Travel Surge Protector

I also use the Belkin surge protector dtsm lists above. Here's one for places with 220V current. http://www.magellans.com/store/Adaptor_Plugs___Converters___Surge_ProtectionEA230?Args=&refchan=Search Looks like a great surge protector for Europe. If used in Asia, make sure you have an adapter to co...
by pat200
Tue May 25, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Devilbiss Intellipap Software
Replies: 23
Views: 15191

Re: Devilbiss Intellipap Software

I am curious about version 1.6.40 of the smartlink software. In addition to making the software compatible with Windows 7, have there been any other improvements? Is the newest version of the software available for download?

Thanks!!
by pat200
Fri May 21, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Of sleep studies, respirologists, and skipping a night
Replies: 13
Views: 2359

Re: Of sleep studies, respirologists, and skipping a night

Not sure if I understand. Your doctor wants to see if you still need it since you now need such a low pressure? If you only needed 4-5 pressure at the beginning would you have been given CPAP as a treatment? Maybe one of those dental devises? My understanding was that the severity of the apnea was n...