Does anyone know of a company that will rent a machine for a week while I'm on vacation?
Thanks
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- Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:14 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Travel with CPAP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 765
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:22 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Respironics Bipap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1058
Respironics Bipap
Does anyone know how to access the clinical menu to change the pressure on an older Respironic Bipap Pro machine.
- Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:54 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New M-100 Pro
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1289
New M-100 Pro
Does anyone know how to erase old compliance data on the M-100 Pro?
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:16 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Does anywone have trouble with ComfortCurve mask?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1383
- Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Tragic Death a Result of Sleep Apnea
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10753
Asleep at the wheel
Few years back I drove a school bus for some extra money. I only did the afternoon route and would report to work arounf 2:30. The staff lounge would always have a few overweight drivers napping in their chairs and actually obstructing as they sat upright. Since I also worked as a sleep tech I menti...
- Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:18 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Which full face mask to get?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1602
Face Mask
Sounds as though you overtightened the mask if the nose was hurting. The trick is to make small adjustments while laying down in different positions and at the set pressure. Many people make the mistake of pulling the straps too tight. The FP431 which fits under the chin is a good mask, doesn't whis...
- Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:10 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Sore Nares...Looking for Another Mask Option
- Replies: 30
- Views: 16980
A Better Mask for Side Sleepers
Try the Vista for side sleeping. I've been using it for years and never have any marks on the face. The mask kinda sits across the nose without using the forehead supports. The sides are very padded and have fine adjustments available to get the best fit.
Good Luck
Bob
Good Luck
Bob
- Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP Education-Would A CPAP clinic work?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4556
CPAP Education-Would A CPAP clinic work?
My wife and I are thinking about starting a CPAP clinic to help people improve their quality of life living and sleeping with CPAP equipment. We're both Respiratory therapists and I've been working in a sleep lab for 7 years. I also work for a small independent DME setting up CPAPs. The DME charges ...
- Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Tragic Death a Result of Sleep Apnea
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10753
Asleep at the Wheel
The state of New Jersey considers it a crime if you fall asleep and kill someone while driving. I believe it's called Megans Law, named after a teen who was killed by a person sleeping behind the wheel. While hooking up my patients in the lab where I work, many folks tell me that they've dosed off b...
- Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Rem in the sleep lab
- Replies: 1
- Views: 808
Rem in the sleep lab
The good times in the sleeplab are when your patient is in REM, no mask leaks and hasn't moved since falling asleep. My patient arrived tonight with an RDI of 91, fitted him with an Ultra Mirage Large nasal mask and taught him to keep the mouth closed and tongue pushed forward and up. Keeping the to...
- Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: APNEA -v- HYPOPNEA
- Replies: 208
- Views: 94426
Arousals vs the Software
Very interesting reading all the posts about the data downloaded from the machines, pressure changes and folks always trying to get the low numbers. The software programs only detect snoring or flow limitations or a combination of the 2. Some people feel better sleeping on a lower pressure or the fi...
- Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:44 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: pulmonary function test with ABG or 1 ABG or whatever...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7955
Drawing blood from the artery is really an art and having the right touch is so important. Practice makes perfect and the best at doing these are the Respiratory therapists on staff. The ABG can hurt near the wrist because the nerve is nearby. Some hospitals use lidocaine first with a smaller needle...
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:06 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Waking during the night
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
If you're waking up and can rule out other physical ailments such as back, knee or shoulder pain and really think that it's CPAP related then you should be retested in the sleep lab wearing your own mask. It could be a leg or arm movement, small mouth leak, it could only happen in one position that ...
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:54 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Getting desperate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1026
- Sun May 14, 2006 12:54 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Do you wear your mask all night? Philosophy 101?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7269
Wear the Mask- all the Time
Great posts on the subject of complying all night with the CPAP machine. Everyone wrote about not cheating and feeling so much better when wearing the mask all night. Now a different twist! Comply with therapy and your blood pressure and heart are happy. Don't and you take the risk of a heart attack...