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by Nite Ranger
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CAN NOT tolerate this machine,HELP!
Replies: 21
Views: 2796

Re: pressure so high blowing up my skull ??? comments

My personal experience was that it takes a little time to get used to high psi. My biggest problem was learning to breath through my nose, this REALLY helped. I hope you overcome this and get comfortable, try adding humidity, what do you have it set to? Hopefully someone more helpful than me can giv...
by Nite Ranger
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: best full face mask suggestions
Replies: 13
Views: 28473

Re: best full face mask suggestions

I was pretty happy with the Simplus, but recently have been using the F20 with memory foam and believe I will stay with this it is MUCH more comfortable on the skin. With the Simplus I couldn't wear it without the Padacheek cover. :wink:
by Nite Ranger
Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SOLD...Resmed Autoset - Low Hours
Replies: 8
Views: 14120

Re: For Sale...Resmed VAuto & Autoset.

Is the aircurve still available?
by Nite Ranger
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hullo From ME
Replies: 29
Views: 3504

Re: Hullo From ME

Individuality requires no explanation
by Nite Ranger
Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 turning off in the middle of the night....
Replies: 17
Views: 4921

Re: S9 turning off in the middle of the night....

I had the same problem with my s9 shutting off at times until i disabled the smart start as previously mentioned, Its been 3-4 weeks now without incident { it was happening several times a week }
by Nite Ranger
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medical Necessity ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1703

Re: Medical Necessity ?

BlackSpinner wrote:Which machine? the O2 generator or the xpap?

You probably need to get in touch with your doctor and find out what he wrote to them.

bipap was just deemed unecessary by bcbsil after 7 mos. of covering it ,Dr. didnt change anything with bipap only terminated O2 usage, thanks for the reply
by Nite Ranger
Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medical Necessity ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1703

Medical Necessity ?

Late March 2014 I had a sleep study at a clinic ordered by my pulmonologist/sleep Dr. results were base ahi-67.5, lowest SaO2-78%,rdi-60.5 per hr.,37-apneas,103-hypopneas,6-reras, recent 6 mo. follow up with Dr. went well, he took me off nightly supplemental O2 after an o/nite pulse-ox test that was...
by Nite Ranger
Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT What is the most accurate home BP device
Replies: 22
Views: 3515

Re: OT What is the most accurate home BP device

I dont claim this to be the MOST accurate but I have a homedics bpa-060 automatic 100 memories 2 users 2 size arm cuffs I brought it to my cardiologist to compare per his request we checked it against his in both my arms and he had the nurse check his {left only} it was right on with his hope this h...
by Nite Ranger
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE
Replies: 7
Views: 3608

Re: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE

Thanks im trying to understand this and get more consistant and comfortable nights,ive had some real good ones and some bad,overall MUCH BETTER than without pap
by Nite Ranger
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE
Replies: 7
Views: 3608

Re: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE

Pale rider thanx again i was NOT complaining, im very thankful for any help, as to the titration guide on pg 21 ? under Ti control it speaks of controlling intrinsic PEEP which is auto peep according to the definitions ive found, again THANK YOU and admittedly im confused and not xpap knowledgeable ...
by Nite Ranger
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE
Replies: 7
Views: 3608

Re: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE

THANK YOU Pale Rider and Kaiasgram for responding,I admit im CONFUSED but you say vpap wont cause auto peep yet the resmed vpap guide at bottom of your reply talks to PREVENT AUTO PEEP, and the vpap s guide i found states "More sensitivetrigger & cycle settings [high/very high] are for patients with...
by Nite Ranger
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE
Replies: 7
Views: 3608

vpap-s TRIGGER/CYCLE

Hi, I was wondering if someone could help with the Trigger/Cycle adjustments on my s9,factory default is med. if i step down to low or very low will that be more likely to cause auto-PEEP or would that be from stepping up to hi or very high ? i dropped Ti max from 2.0 to 1.0 seemed to breathe better...
by Nite Ranger
Sat Sep 20, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose Boss
Replies: 8
Views: 1951

Re: Hose Boss

Bueller ??
by Nite Ranger
Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: having a hard time!
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Re: having a hard time!

What seems to work for me is I use a pretty flat pillow with my face toward the edge and i can fold up the bottom corner -or not- as needed keeping the mask mostly off the end be patient [as possible] try different things youll find what you need
by Nite Ranger
Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Buyer Beware BBB Rates Cpap.com with an F
Replies: 111
Views: 32267

Re: Buyer Beware BBB Rates Cpap.com with an F

I hate to say it but the old adage "the customer is always right" went up in flames when entitlement attitudes and grandiose displays of emotion were rewarded by businesses unfortunately too many suffer from a lack of personal responsibility,common sense,intelligence and manners when something does ...