New Machine

[allenw88]

So I received my new machine today. I got the REMstar Pro C-Flex+ w/ Humidifier. My question is though what exactly does this do? The "pressure reduction"? Does this allow me to exhale without in problems? Is that what it is? Thank you

[Julie]

Yes - that's what it does.

[allenw88]

So is it the higher the number the easier it is to exhale or the other way around?

[DoriC]

Your machine isn't an Auto so you'll have one constant pressure but the Cflex will reduce the pressure on exhale depending on how you set it. #1 gives the least reduction, #2 a bit more and #3 the most relief.

[allenw88]

Thank you very much for the help. This is all new to me

[Pugsy]

CFlex exhale relief
http://cflexplus.respironics.com/

and mollete put it in maybe easier and more practical terms.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=88991&hilit=+CPAP+Basics+re%3A

It's hard to put into words what it feels like it does but from my experience it seemed to soften the transition and let me feel like the pressure I as exhaling against was next to nothing....it's more of a timing for the reduction than it is a straight reduction with sudden drop.
Just play with the settings to see which one you like the best. There's a demo available under the Flex menu on the LCD screen. I found that the higher settings tended to make me want to breathe a little to fast..but the setting of 2 was just perfect...everyone's different though...so play with it to see which you like the best.

Did you get the provider manual yet?
You can request it here
http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p ... tup-manual
Make sure you request the exact model....either 450 (Respironics System One Pro with CFlex+) or if you have model 460 then it is the respironics System One 60 series Pro with CFlex+
Instructions for requesting the manual via email are down at the bottom...just make sure to get exact model name.

Here a quick setup guide for getting to the clinical setup menu with pictures
http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one ... structions

SleepyHead works well with this machine. Encore is also available...if you want to try it send me a private note but include your computer operation system.

Check the bottom of the blower unit for model number...if you have a 460 machine you have some limited APAP capabilities.