rec's for new cpap machine

[deerock]

Hello. I currently use the resmed s9. I am going to be getting a new machine. Which machines are most capable of recording data so I can monitor my own therapy?

thanks.

[LSAT]

The S9 is a wonderful machine and does a good job monitoring therapy. With all the various problems you have had the past year, I don't think any newer machine will make a difference to you.

[JimW159]

The S9 is a wonderful machine and does a good job monitoring therapy. With all the various problems you have had the past year, I don't think any newer machine will make a difference to you.

+1

Having agreed with LSAT, I will add that a new machine might be warranted if it adds newer capabilities or has some physical characteristic you find appealing. Without knowing which S9 model you use, I couldn't begin to comment on what models of an AS10 might be of benefit or why. The physical characteristics I find most appealing in the AS10 is its smaller footprint and the integrated humidifier. Other than that, I tend to believe that model for model the S9 & AS10 are essentially the same in terms of performance and capabilities.

[D.H.]

Ok, here we go again. My review of my Phillips Respironics Dream Station Auto CPAP; the good and the bad. It seems to record very good data (see the "advantages"). It’s my fourth machine since 1999; the others were all “bricks.”


Advantages:
• Automatic means that it will raise the pressure as needed when it senses distress. I think I fell more refreshed than before.
• Good statistics are generated, so you can see how you slept, and make adjustments as needed. In addition, stats are good for your doctor to see how you are doing.
• Machine is very quiet.
• Heated hose is very good, never had rainout despite full setting on humidity.
• Automatic altitude adjustment (good for travel).
• Leak compensation.
• Auto/on and auto/off can be activated and deactivated separately.
• Puts out the prescribed pressure more precisely than my old machine (yes, I verified this).


Disadvantages:
• Machine is a bit larger than the major competing machine.
• Sometimes, there is a burning smell, especially after a potty break. I’m pretty sure it’s harmless.
• Frequently, the water does not last the whole night. I generally wake up at least once overnight, so I refill it at that time. This might not work for everybody.
• Some have complained about the brightness of the display when you turn it off and back on, such as for a potty break. I don’t find this a problem. In fact, I use the light to reattach my mask to the hose.
• The power cord has a proprietary signal, so you cannot use a different cord, even if the voltage, wattage, amperage, and fitting are all identical. This means that if you need a replacement cord (or a spare cord), you have to get the cord specific to Dream Stations. If you want to use a battery (such as for camping and electrical outages), you have to buy an $80 proprietary device to generate this signal.

[ChicagoGranny]

I currently use the resmed s9.

S9 is a line of ResMed machines. There are many models. Which model do you have? Look for the model name on top of the machine.

I have the S9 AutoSet - wonderful machine for obstructive sleep apnea.

[DeadlySleep]

Sometimes, there is a burning smell, especially after a potty break.

WT??? Been eating those Red Savino habaneros again?