__z0rk wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:41 pm

Maybe THD (total harmonic distortion) is the wrong term within this context. I believe a pure sine wave is what is being referred to as preferred for medical equipment.

Running a generator you may have to worry about that.

I always us DC power, no problem.

Have any of you found any differences between the two DMEs Apria or Lincare? I wouldn't do business with either of them. I can't change any settings and I can't put the memory card back in because the button is gone Search youtube for clinical menu. for Medicare patients, For Medicare patients the ...

__z0rk wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:41 pm

One more thought, are you concerned at all about THD when using off the shelf power banks and this type of inverter with medical devices? Thank you

Depends on what you mean by THD?

We frequently lose power. I am considering purchasing a 12V lithium-ion battery and inverter to power my ResMed AirSense 10. Has anyone else explored this as a workable option? Thank you. With this cord you can use a 12V battery and your neighbors will thank you. https://www.amazon.com/airsense-10-...

ozij wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:06 pm

I wouldn't keep the card without consulting the hospital who gave me the machine.

I absolutely agree. I'd forgotten this was a loaner from a hospital. I thought it was from an equipment supplier who handles things differently.

I edited my post.

I would like to make a copy of the data on the SD card in case her respiratory doctor wants to view it. I am assuming I am able to just remove the SD card from the machine and plug it into my laptop and copy the data off and then put the SD card back in the BIPAP machine and nothing would be harmed...

you should not use the machine without one of the bacterial filters attached I would not use anything in the hose between the blower and the mask as this will obstruct airflow and can also interfere with the cpap detecting events. The humidifier will cause the filter to clog. Those filters were des...

The cpap power supply is already two-prong.

I would like to get off Melatonin, but when I forget to take it, I lay awake until 2:30 am or so, then go take it. They are 5mg and thought I would cut them into 1/4 size and see if 1 1/4 mg would be better! It would take time and determination but I think you would have to wean yourself down below...

Question 1: Why do I sleep so long? Take a look at the side effects of the meds you listed. Fatigue and drowsiness are listed. Is that all of the meds? I take melatonin, and niacin at bedtime and metoprotol succ (beta blocker),Tylenol, Gabapentin and Celebrex. What time of day do you take the meds?...

Omne wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:31 pm

I want to start CPAP again but since I technically have a working machine my insurance won't cover a new one.

Have you spoken directly with your insurance?

No idea who your DME is but you should ask them too but insist you want a Resmed auto.

zonker wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:05 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:02 am

The bullfrog has to delime it very frequently to maintain efficiency.

how does one do this? reckon i should be giving that a go with mine.

You can't make this stuff up.

We live on the east coast of Australia For those that didn't read the entire post or missed it...see above. They don't have the same rules and/or regulations as we here in the US have. Oh my. Mea Culpa. How did I miss that? I agree with using it until something better is found and also hope this is...

I will admit I didn't read everything but wanted to say... I don't know where you are located or what kind of hospital she was at but any Dr. can write her a script. How about the doc who said this is the worse he's ever seen? Whatever you get make sure it is an Auto-BiPap. IF money is avail you sho...

My neighbor has sleep apnea but he does not have insurance therefore can not afford a sleep study. My CPAP machine is set at 11 pressure. Could it hurt my neighbor to use my machine at 11? My thought was, better to have something than nothing. What do you think? While it may not hurt - the neighbor...