Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

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Lady Marian
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Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

Post by Lady Marian » Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:52 pm

I've just switched from an Activa to a SleepWeaver mask. Any insight on what mask I should select in the settings on my S8 Autoset II,since obviously SleepWeaver is not an option?
Thanks.

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Re: Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

Post by Sergey45 » Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:01 pm

Lady Marian wrote:I've just switched from an Activa to a SleepWeaver mask. Any insight on what mask I should select in the settings on my S8 Autoset II,since obviously SleepWeaver is not an option?
Thanks.
So for how many nights did you try SleepWeaver ?

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Re: Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

Post by Lady Marian » Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:46 pm

3 nights so far.

I still have the machine set for the Activa mask, but wonder if there's a better choice. As I understand it, masks vary as to how much air escapes through the exhalation vent, so the expected pressure at the end of each breath would vary also. If the SleepWeaver allows significantly more (or less) air to escape through the vent, the reported leak rate could be affected. Am I correct in my thinking?

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Additional Comments: Machine is currently set at 10 cm in CPAP mode, but I feel oh so fortunate that there are APAP options available if needed!

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Re: Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

Post by cflame1 » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:16 pm

what's the mask literature say is the expected leak rate for your pressure on the sleep weaver? Is it close to that of the Activa?

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Re: Mask setting for Sleep Weaver

Post by Lady Marian » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:42 pm

Sleep Weaver lit says 25, Activa says 31. Does that seem close enough? I haven't had much luck finding listings of leak rate data for other masks... maybe restedgal has a link?

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Mask: Mirage Activa™ LT Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Machine is currently set at 10 cm in CPAP mode, but I feel oh so fortunate that there are APAP options available if needed!