Headrest with Auto-CPAP

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:11 pm

I am using cpap machine at auto mode, and want to buy a Headrest. But, my local agent inform me that AEIOMed Headrest is only recommended for use with straight CPAP but not with Auto-CPAP because the manufacturer have not tested the Headrest with Auto-CPAP.

Is there anyone using Headrest with CPAP machine set at auto mode? Is that combination OK? Any problem?

Thanks in advance.

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:35 pm

I am.
So are:
Linda3032
Rested Gal
Wading Throug the Muck
College Girl.

And others I'm sure I've forgotten.
I believe we're all very happy with it.

Aeiomed haven't tested the mask with an autopap and so the don't want to be legally responsible for saying it can be used etc.

I can remember - offhand - one person who really didn't feel good with it, Snoozin'blues.

Use the search button and search for Aura (the Headrest's original name) you'll find tons of info.

What's your pressure?
O.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:21 pm

Thanks for your reply and information.
My pressure is 11-17, 90% is 16.
I'm now using Activa. In comparing the noise from exhaust holes, which one is quieter at high pressure (around 16), Headrest or Activa.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:56 pm

I'm very happy with Aeiomed's Headrest (Aura) mask. I did make some rather drastic tweaks to mine because I like to use my own "headgear" with it.

I think the exhaust from any nasal pillows interfaces are generally more noticeable than from any nasal mask (covers the nose) like the Activa.

Aeiomed's Headrest interface makes a shuuussshhh sound each time you inhale. It's definitely not as noisy as the Swift nasal pillows, imho. It's about the same sound as the inhale sound of the Breeze nasal pillows and the ComfortLite 2 nasal pillows.

sleepylady · Post by **sleepylady** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:35 am

Guest,

My pressure range is 14 - 17, so close to your range. I only use the Headrest since last December with my APAP and haven't had any problems. I had to use the rubberband trick, but since then everything is AWESOME.

As RG said, it makes a shuuuuusshh sound, however, it isn't too loud. I had the Activa before and that one drove me nuts. First the leaks, then the heaviness, and finally the sound.

Melinda

Mile High Sleeper · Post by **Mile High Sleeper** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:34 pm

I had the same concerns. A rep at cpap.com said that other customers didn't have a problem using the Headrest w/ APAP. I phoned the manufacturer, AEIOMed. They said they haven't finished the federal testing required to list APAP compatability, but that many of their customers used the nasal pillows with APAP with no problems.