Recently I was diagnosed and put on a ResMed S9 VPap machine for less than a month. Then we moved 1,000 miles away, and I returned the rental machine and ended my relationship with the local DME.
I now have an appointment with a new local DME soon, and I have found out they only sell and recommend the Phillips Respironics machines. I want to trust they will advise me correctly, but I also wanted to know if you guys had any advise of which machine I might need or anything special I should request. I do not understand the differences in the Respironics BiPap machines, as I am so new to this and it's very confusing. Thankfully, my insurance company does not restrict me on which machine I get.
My prescription states “BiPap of patients choice--- I-13, and E-7”.
My sleep study states AHI 34.8, and RDI 44. I have issues with my exhaling against high pressures.
Thank you for your help.
Which Respironics BiPap machine do I need?
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Re: Which Respironics BiPap machine do I need?
DS760TS - Respironics System One 60 Series BiPAP Auto with BiFlex
This is the latest and top end bi-pap from PR. If you can get the TS model, it will have a heated tube option (DS760HS is just heated humidifier, no heated tube)
This is the latest and top end bi-pap from PR. If you can get the TS model, it will have a heated tube option (DS760HS is just heated humidifier, no heated tube)
Re: Which Respironics BiPap machine do I need?
In the Respironics line, there are two - the 660 and the 760. The first is a regular bi-level machine while the second is an auto bi-level. If you can get everyone to agree, the 760 is the better choice as it can do all that the 660 does plus auto titrate.
The main difference, as I understand, between ResMed and Respironics is the algorithm and how they deal with changing between inhale and exhale and back. Most folks can't tell the difference so it is no big deal. In the auto mode, the difference between inhale and exhale remains a fixed pressure differenve while the Respironics allows the inhale pressure and the exhale pressure to vary independently but never closer than some set minimum. As I say, most folks can't tell the difference.
You will need to get the appropriate software so you can monitor your therapy.
In this case the choices are Encore and SleepyHead.
The main difference, as I understand, between ResMed and Respironics is the algorithm and how they deal with changing between inhale and exhale and back. Most folks can't tell the difference so it is no big deal. In the auto mode, the difference between inhale and exhale remains a fixed pressure differenve while the Respironics allows the inhale pressure and the exhale pressure to vary independently but never closer than some set minimum. As I say, most folks can't tell the difference.
You will need to get the appropriate software so you can monitor your therapy.
In this case the choices are Encore and SleepyHead.
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DSX900 AutoSV with HC150 extra humidifier and Hibernite heated hose
Settings: EPAP Min-10.0, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-3, PS Max-10, Max Pressure-20, Rate-Auto, Biflex-1.
Sleepyhead and Encore Pro 2.21.
DSX900 AutoSV with HC150 extra humidifier and Hibernite heated hose
Settings: EPAP Min-10.0, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-3, PS Max-10, Max Pressure-20, Rate-Auto, Biflex-1.
Sleepyhead and Encore Pro 2.21.
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