high pressure bipap (26/22) leaking

[Ed Berry]

I have a high pressure bipap (26/22). I can not find a mask that will
not leak under this pressure. Any suggestions on what mask works at
this high of a pressure?

Machine: BiPAP ST New Gray Model
Mask: Zzz-Mask Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: REM star Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Pro Smart Card

[Wulfman]

Hi Ed.

YIKES! That's a lot of pressure to sleep with......

I know some users with high pressures (around 20) have had success with the ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face mask (like the one in my profile) and possibly the ResMed Quattro. If you did try the Quattro, you'd have to do the "Teflon tape fix" to both ends of the elbow that connects the mask to the hose.

Good luck,

Den

[jdavis123]

What kind of leak are you getting? With that high of a pressure, it's normal to have a high leak with any mask you use.

[wlo2008]

If you look at your manual that came with the mask it will tell you what the leak rate should be with the pressure you have. the leak rates are diffrent with diffrent pressure settings.

That is were I would look first. If there is an issue then maybe calling your DME and see if they have any masks that will take that leak rate. But then again I am not sure what your insurance will cover.

But I do not know sense my pressures are not that high.

[khvn]

An Activa + chin trap combo may work for you. The Activa's silicone skirt tend to cling harder onto your face as the pressure increases due to this mask's unique billowing effect.