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by thegregster
Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Encore Basic
Replies: 17
Views: 2482

Need Encore Basic

I just received my new PR System One BiPAP Pro and am in search of software. Several from this board seem to recommend Encore Basic over Encore Viewer. I'm running Windows 8 64 bit. Can someone hook me up with a source?

Thanks.
by thegregster
Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics BiPAP Pro - opinions, manual?
Replies: 1
Views: 602

Respironics BiPAP Pro - opinions, manual?

Apria is replacing my failing BiPAP (don't get me started, my experiences with them have been horrible but they are the only DME my HMO uses). I am getting set up with a PR System One BiPap Pro DS660. Anyone have any comments on this machine? It looks to me like it has full data capabilities, right?...
by thegregster
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which Bipap do I want?
Replies: 2
Views: 719

Which Bipap do I want?

My Resmed VPAP S Bipap's power button has been acting up and I can barely get it to turn on and off. Even though it's only 3 1/2 yrs old, looks like my HMO is choosing to replace it rather than repair it. Through Apria, which at least locally only deals Respironics blowers. My doctor won't go for Au...
by thegregster
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Code for Nasal Mask and Nasal
Replies: 1
Views: 822

Code for Nasal Mask and Nasal

My doctor's office screwed the order to the DME (they had headgear only and complete heated humidifier, not just the chamber) so I want to make sure they get it right. The doctor was leaving the decision of nasal mask or nasal pillow to me and the DME. It looks like the code A7034 covers both. Is th...
by thegregster
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows for Pressure of 18?
Replies: 6
Views: 5248

Re: Nasal Pillows for Pressure of 18?

Thank you rested gal. Even before I read your reply I had added a rubber band and twist tie to the mask which seems to help reduce the leak a bit. I'll have to try the pantyhose trick - maybe add some duct tape for good measure, too. Funnny, the things we do. And thanks for the mask recommendation, ...
by thegregster
Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows for Pressure of 18?
Replies: 6
Views: 5248

Nasal Pillows for Pressure of 18?

I've been using Respironics Comfortlite 2 mask with Direct Seal nasal pillows for several years and have found it comfortable and had no major leak problems, but I was only at Bipap pressure of 10/8, which hasn't been controlling my apneas. A new sleep study just titrated me to 18/14. I've been incr...
by thegregster
Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Experience with the ComfortLite II?
Replies: 3
Views: 756

Re: Experience with the ComfortLite II?

I've been using the Comfortlite 2 for a couple of years with good success. Of the three different cushion types, only the direct seal work for me. I couldn't get a good seal with the simple cushions or the nasal pillows. But that's just me. The nasal pillows come in sizes S, M & L and the direct sea...
by thegregster
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Preferred mask for side-sleepers
Replies: 25
Views: 4197

Re: Preferred mask for side-sleepers

I'm mostly a side sleeper and wear a Respironics Comfortlite 2, with the direct seal nasal pillows and don't have a leak problem even though I toss and turn a lot. Interestingly enough, I'm about to have a new sleep study so I just perused my old study results, and noticed my AHI was LOWER when on m...
by thegregster
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Card Reader
Replies: 12
Views: 2238

Re: Card Reader

If your DME has one, $99 is not outrageous. I tried buying online several months ago from an ebay seller in Israel for $80-they took my money,I never got the item and they wouldn't respond to my emails. Paypal eventually refunded me. After that a seller from Hong Kong showed up on ebay, but when I t...
by thegregster
Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResScan - Any way to tell OSA's from CA's?
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: ResScan - Any way to tell OSA's from CA's?

That's good to know. Thanks for the answer.
by thegregster
Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResScan - Any way to tell OSA's from CA's?
Replies: 2
Views: 669

ResScan - Any way to tell OSA's from CA's?

I recently started dowloading info from my Resmed VPAP-S (similar to Resmed S8 Series) into ResScan 3.14. Is there any way to distinguish central apneas from obstructive apneas? Am I corect in assuming the AI and AHI numbers include both types?
by thegregster
Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed VPAP-S Detailed Data issue?
Replies: 0
Views: 652

Resmed VPAP-S Detailed Data issue?

I just started dowloading data from my Resmed VPAP-S via the ResScan smart card. I seem to be only able to download detailed data for the latest day, then only if I insert the card into the VPAP before midnight. I'm selecting to download all data including all detailed sessions, then overwrite. Am I...
by thegregster
Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got Resscan 3.14, ACS Reader, & Card. Now What?
Replies: 1
Views: 1149

Got Resscan 3.14, ACS Reader, & Card. Now What?

Finally (I hope) ready to start getting data from my Resmed VPAP-S. I just received an ACS ACR-38U-SPL (non CCID) reader, I have a brand new Resmed Smartcard, and I have downloaded (but not yet installed) Resscan 3.14. I have instructions to make a card guide - tonight's project. Can anyone tell me ...
by thegregster
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What Reader, Card & Software for Resmed VPAP S?
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

What Reader, Card & Software for Resmed VPAP S?

I'm think I'm finally ready to take advantage of the full data capability of my 2 yr. old Resmed VPAP S. As this is not one of the most popular BiPap machines out there, can someone confirm which reader, card and and software I need? I believe its the Rescan Smart Card Reader 22207 currently availab...
by thegregster
Fri May 07, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ComfortLite 2 Direct Seal Cushion Noisier?
Replies: 0
Views: 814

ComfortLite 2 Direct Seal Cushion Noisier?

I've been very happy with the Respironics Comfortlite 2 mask with direct seal cushions for several years. I replace the cushions about every two months and have noticed lately that some newer cushions are definately louder when I inhale than others. My leak rate is very low and the sound is definate...