Dealing with High Pressures

dunkonu23 · Post by **dunkonu23** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:18 am

Hi,

Since August, I've been on BiPAP therapy with pressures of 16/20. (16 exhale, 20 inhale.) I'm using a Quattro Full Face mask and here's the problem: The mask has to be so tight to seal that:

1) Left really bad cuts on my nose;
2) Left really bad indentations/sores on my cheeks, and;
3) Swollen areas beneath my eyes (which go away after an hour or so);
4) Leaves boils just inside my hairline on the back of head.

I've done all I can to lessen the items above. My mask is as loose as I can get it and maintain seal--I adjust it ramp off at full pressure. I'm using a mask liner and it helps some, but it's not enough. I'm posting here to find out how others have dealt with/are dealing with high pressures, and to ask what mask they're using. Before BiPAP, I used to use a Mirage Liberty hybrid mask and loved it, but under pressures higher than 14, the nasal pillows blow out. There has got to be something out there that can seal and be at least semi comfortable.

Thanks in advance,

Scott

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:22 am

Ever tried the original Hybrid? Like the one in my signature?

dunkonu23 · Post by **dunkonu23** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:30 am

No, I haven't. I take it your pressures are high, as well?

Thanks!

Scott

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:31 am

13/20 a few points below yours but others use it with a higher pressure.

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:37 am

another place to check (if you can find it!) is the lab rat fixes thread. Sometimes folks use other things (usually ladies tights) to tie the pillows in.

dunkonu23 · Post by **dunkonu23** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:38 am

That is very interesting! It's enouraging that your inhale pressue is just as high as mine. The nasal pillows don't blow out? If not, I'm thinking I need to get a copy of my prescription and get moving on getting that mask as I am literally at the end of my rope dealing with my current mask.

Scott

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:42 am

personally I don't have many problems with the pillows dislodging.

with the original Hybrid... the important strap to get adjusted is the over the head strap. There's actually 3 points of headgear adjustment and 3 sets of pillows and 3 sets of mouth cushions in the full pack. Gives you lots of chances to adjust stuff and to get it right.

dunkonu23 · Post by **dunkonu23** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:46 am

Thanks for your time in replying. I've found the Lab Rat Awards thread and checked out the mods to the Liberty, so I've got a weekend to play. If I can't get the Liberty working, I'll give up the Quattro and go for the Hybrid. Thank you, again!

Scott

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:57 am

Hi Dunkonu - I love your location. It would probably take another Michigander to grasp the humor tho. The area was mentioned in a question of Want To Be A Millionaire just a couple of weeks ago. Or was it Jeopardy?

I'm in the middle, just SW of the Bay.

dunkonu23 · Post by **dunkonu23** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:04 am

Thanks! I'm actually more Northeast of Hell. I've actually never been to Hell, but who knows... maybe one day, I'll see it for myself.

Scott

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:10 pm

Well, Hell is in the Irish Hils is it not? BEAUTIFUL area!!!! I'm in the only unpretty part of the state, the pancake flat, swampy Saginaw valley. So - Climax. Ever been there, done that? *wicked grin*

mayondair · Post by **mayondair** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:43 am

Well as another Michigander I can say I've been to Hell and back, (though not in a hand basket). In fact, I'm not far from Hell. There have been some cold days in Hell recently Ever go to the Damn Site Inn? kathy

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:57 am

Hey, hey, I have NOT been to the Damn Site Inn. I shall have to make that an item on my "to do" list!

How about Christmas?? Tho I shouldn't mention that now what w/so desperately TRYING to get spring to take hold. We have geese and mallards swimming in the standing water in our horse pasture!!! *sigh* I'm TIRED of mud and rain already!!!!

Speaking of geese and mallards - have you eaten at Turkeyville yet??

mayondair · Post by **mayondair** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:17 am

Haven't been to Turkeyville I hear April 15 is a big day in Hell, if you mail your taxes from Hell they singe the envelope I'm tired of the lousy Mich weather also, would like to work in my garden and ride my Vespa. BTW, I think the flat around Saginaw is scenic

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:23 am

Really??? I LOVE the green rolling hills and the trees and streams in most of Michigan - except this darn valley. Its not at all pretty to me. I guess the grass is always greener, eh?? I haven't lived in SE Michigan but I have just about everywhere else from the UP to the upper lower peninsula to SW portion of the state to ...

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