how important is size of cpap device

patrick1532 · Post by **patrick1532** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:30 pm

hi, i have a question for all of you.

[edited to a poll]

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Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:35 pm

1. Size is irrelevant, unless you have to travel with it alot.

dsm-guest · Post by **dsm-guest** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:36 pm

Hi,

You can set this up as a poll I think ?

But to me size doesn't matter in a CPAP, just the therapy the machine dlivers.

So choice = 1

DSM

dsm-guest · Post by **dsm-guest** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:41 pm

On the topic of size - thought some might enjoy the photo #7
http://www.internetage.com/cpapinfo/pb3 ... index.html

It shows *part* of a blower used in a PB318, photogrphed alongside a new complete (excl h/h) Resmed S8 CPAP unit.

What it shows is how miniturization in xPAPs is occuring at a fairly steady pace.

Cheers

DSM

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:19 pm

I don't travel a lot, so the size and weight of the machine is irrelevant to me in that respect. As far as home use is concerned, on one hand it is nice not to have a bigger machine because it takes up a lot of space on the bedside table. On the other hand, it is nice to have a machine heavy enough so that an errant tug on the hose won't pull it off the bedside table.

In my perfect world, I'd like a tiny little machine that is really heavy. While we're at it, it would be nice if it someone would design a machine that could be disguised as a lovely antique jewelry box. (But I'm not holding my breath on that one.)

sthnreb · Post by **sthnreb** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:35 pm

Most machines are relatively small anyway. If they were not, then size would be a factor. Like mentioned, if you plan to do a lot of traveling, then size is very relevant. For most that just use them at home, it probably doesn't matter. IMHO

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:12 pm

The last time I talked to my DME, I was telling him about my co-workers machine and how small it was (which he provided to her), and he made a good point to say, yea, but the bag you have to carry is still the same size and weight, so I guess it doesn't matter. She doesn't have a smart card or CFlex with hers, so I guess I would rather have the larger machine.

Snoozie-guested · Post by **Snoozie-guested** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:22 pm

Oops, that was me, it won't let me log on again.

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:09 am

I didn't realize how much I traveled until I got nailed down with CPAP.
For some reason the difference in size between my Remstar Auto and my PB 420E DOES seem significant when lugging it around an airport all day.

If I was just driving or not travelling much, then it would not matter as much. Although the 420E just seems to give ME better therapy than the Remstar Auto, which is definitely an important factor.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:42 pm

Size is extremely important.
Oh, was this about cpap machines? . . . never mind.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:53 pm

I'd like to to be small enough I could fit it in my truck, and light enough I could carry it in the house.

Glad to see our Poll Lock is still with us, long live Poll Locks! Jim

Bobshouse · Post by **Bobshouse** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:13 pm

Size of the cpap isn't important, its the length of the hose that you need.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:19 pm

--or how skillfully you manage said hose.

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