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constant references to a "CS2 machine." What is it? Also what is a "EEP" hose? Every so often there should be a dictionary listing for newcomers. You old timers know all the jargon and lingo, but what about us?
We would agree some of the terms are confusing. Hopefully some of them are in the lexicon attached to this web site.
ResMed first marketed this machine outside of the USA. In Australia it is known as a CS2 Autoset (DSM please correct me if I am wrong). Once it was approved by the FDA in the US, where it could have undergone some changes to comply with FDA, it is called the Adapt SV for Adaptive Servo Ventilation. This is the technology behind the ResMed machine and is discussed much earlier in this thread.
EEP is the measure of exhilation pressure - akin to one of the setting of a BiPap although that may not be quite a correct technical analogy. The ASV usually is set at at Default value of eep = 6. Some people with centrals find better results after their PSG at a higher value.
Again buried within this long thread is a discussion of some of these terms.
We had to learn them the hard way - I was the first person in my state to
have a test with this machine.
Continue to ask here, you have a wealth of resources to give their personal, non professional opinions based on their own experience.
I'm now halfway around the world - 12 hours off my my own timezone and the ASV is sitting here in the hotel room. It should get frequent flyer miles
We enjoy hearing about your experiences.
Regarding Peke's question:
I will be getting a new ASV machine, but I wondered if you could tell me if there are any new models on the market? I heard there was a new one coming out that did something with indexes or something. Indices??How do you spell that word???
I recall DSM talking about the fact that ResMed was rumored to be working on a software upgrade to the ASV to report results using some type of Indices, so to have a feature similar to AHI in an xPaP.
If this is true, one might expect that either the FDA web site or a press release will be the first indication of such a change. ResMed has a mail list for information on the Assist SV but of course one must be a DME or MD to sign up as none of us know enough about it to be asking them intelligent questions ...
I also wonder where Christinequilts has been. Thanks RG for giving us some updates.
(one very jet lagged) Lubman
I'm not a medical professional - this is from my own experience.
Machine: ResMed Adapt ASV with EERS
Mask: Mirage NV FF Mask
Humidifier: F&P HC 150
Sleepzone Heated Hose