My dme is coming over in a few minutes with a heated hose and a couple new masks to try.. this will be number
five and number six.. I hope I find something today!
Mine just have me try it on put on the machine for one minute or less, see if it leaks, and off they go..
of course when I sleep in it, all heck brakes loose and it doesnt work..
I KNOW when I get one to work, things will be looking up.. I just KNOW it!
Are DME's supposed to fit you correctly?
Re: Are DME's supposed to fit you correctly?
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| Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: sleep study: slept 66 min in stage 2 AHI 43.3 had 86 spontaneous arousals I changed pressure from 11 to 4cm now no apap tummy sleeping solved apnea |
Re: Are DME's supposed to fit you correctly?
In the end, a proper mask fit is the patient's responsibility. My DME will not leave a mask with me unless he has personally set the straps, etc. to what his experience tells him is a good fit. I really like this sense of responsibility on the part of my DME. After that though, I check here and everywhere I can find to convince myself my mask fits properly.
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Re: Are DME's supposed to fit you correctly?
Our more experienced clinicians are able to look at a person's facial structure, pressures, etc and immediately know which masks will most likely work and which ones won't. It actually becomes instinctual for them.
~ Your friendly skulking DME provider hoping to offer some clues to the mysteries for patients.
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Provider, I think it's wonderful that some of your clinicians are able to hone in right away on masks that may be most appropriate for a particular patient. It saves both the clinician and patient time. But I do hope that they then allow the patient to try that chosen mask on under full pressure, while laying down, to test thoroughly for leaks and comfort. And I also hope that they take the time to instruct the patients on how to best secure the straps.provider wrote:Our more experienced clinicians are able to look at a person's facial structure, pressures, etc and immediately know which masks will most likely work and which ones won't. It actually becomes instinctual for them.
It drives me crazy to read that some providers just drop off an untested mask and leave the patient to struggle on their own. Many CPAP users give up completely because they can't get the mask to work for them, and they don't know there are other options. That's very sad to me because I know what a huge difference effective treatment can make in a person's life.