Stick it on your head

[jbn3boys]

Simple answer? Would you rather have that or nothing when in a situation where the choice comes up?

I'm not sure what that situation would be. I have no problem taking my cpap with me when I travel, and we always camp where we have electricity. I suppose if I were to be stranded somewhere, that might be a problem, but if I"m stranded, then I probably wasn't prepared to be stranded, and I probably wouldn't have this thing, either.

I'm sure it will be a godsend for someone, but I doubt that will be me.

[carolyngoodman]

Howdy,

Just got our product page up with more manufacturer videos and product information. The additional videos show you how to put the Transcend on and how to clean the parts. It also breaks down the parts more. I think you will find them useful to better understand the product.

With this being a new design I am really interested in your feedback and what questions are still unanswered from the information.

The machine is not for sale yet, just information for now.

Product Page: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/Transc ... chine.html

- Carolyn

[roster]

Carolyn,

If you want to send me one to trial, I will wear it into the airport, through the TSA checkpoint, and down the concourse to the gate and post a full report.

Afterall, my airway is still narrow when awake and I could use the extra air pressure.

[chunkyfrog]

What was wrong with the Breathe-X? That I would have tried.
At least it had a more comfortable look.
Sound conduction through bone is cool to play with, but I wouldn't want to try to sleep with it.
Tinnitis is bad enough; I would never want to risk making it worse.

[TOken]

I think it's a neat idea, and can certainly see a use for it.

Kudos to those who designed the device.

[kempo]

I'm just an old country boy. Someone explain the "Chamberless Humidification" I just don't see it working as well as my s9 with the climateline?

[jbn3boys]

With this being a new design I am really interested in your feedback and what questions are still unanswered from the information.

- Carolyn

I'm really interested in knowing if this machine has to be plugged in while in use. From reading the information about the battery pack, it seems that it does have to be plugged in (or plugged into the battery pack) when in use. Yet none of the pictures show this.

[Janknitz]

Did you notice the humidification system captures the exhaled air to use its humidity and temperature? So the exhale vents on the mask are blocked (There must still be venting of C02 somewhere) to recapture that heat and humidity. If the machine was not turned on, perhaps that's why the video model had to mouth breathe--otherwise there's no airflow!

I'm not sure I want a machine directly on my head like that. But I do like the compact size.

[msradar65]

Interesting concept. I would be interested in trying it out as a test subject. By the looks of it I would have to have trial before making the decision if it was right for me. Add to that no APAP. Good concept though.

The other question is I don't see any nasal pillow mask with this set up? I wonder what the mask options are. Not everyone can wear or prefers to wear nasal mask.

[physicsbob]

Darth Vader lives

[robysue]

...Just looking at the device made my head hurt thinking about the conducted noise level .....

What? The sound of a billion buzzing bees isn't appealing?

Already got the bees because of the tinnitus. And a bunch of 17-year cicadas on a bad night too.

[SleepingUgly]

I think there is a good reason why they don't show a picture of the "apparatus" on their web page. In fact, I couldn't even find the videos folks are referring to. If I was trying to market that, I'd also want people to read all about it before I showed them what they had to wear on their head. Just looking at the pictures from the link Carolyn posted has given me a headache and made some of the hair on the top of my head fall out.

[roster]

OK, here is the first dude that should get one of those machines.

Sleeping disorder resulted in arrest of Charlestown man

A CHARLESTOWN man who was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place after he fell asleep in a restaurant was cleared of any wrongdoing after it was revealed he was suffering from a sleeping disorder.
Thomas McCormack of Sonnagh, Charlestown fell asleep in McCarthy’s Restaurant on Main Street, Castlebar on May 24 last after he had eaten a meal. He could not be woken by staff or gardaí who arrested him for intoxication in a public place and a danger to himself or others.
However, his solicitor Mr Brendan Donnelly revealed that his client suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and was asleep and not a danger to himself or others. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs when there are are repeated episodes of complete or partial blockage of the upper airway and daytime sleepiness or fatigue is a common symptom.
Garda Michael Kelly explained that when he arrived at the restaurant, the staff informed him that Mr McCormack had arrived two hours earlier and was slumped over the table in a deep sleep. He said he had a water bottle which contained vodka and it took him ten to 15 minutes before he woke him and he needed the assistance of other gardaí to place him in the patrol car.
When asked how he was a danger, Garda Kelly said the staff were afraid of what he might do when he woke up and that he was also a danger to himself. Mr Donnelly told the court that his client suffers from OSA which is accelerated after drinking more than three units of alcohol and he carries a battery pack device with him at all times as a result.He added that his client was asleep and not a danger to himself or others and was suffering from a condition which affected him. He claimed there was insufficient evidence to convict. Judge Mary Devins commended Garda Kelly but said he was doing more of a social service and dismissed the charge against Mr McCormack.
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option ... &Itemid=46

Since WTH can you get arrested for being passed out drunk in an Irish pub? Are the Irish adopting our political correctness? Do the Irish think a battery pack treats sleep apnea?

[Somnetics]

It should be noted that Transcend is designed to be a second CPAP for travel or as a backup in case of a power outage. At this time, it is a better fit for patients who use a nasal seal, are comfortable wearing a hat, don’t wear or can become accustomed to not wearing a chin strap, and don’t require C-flex, ERP or Auto features. Pricing will be competitive to other CPAP-humidifier combinations on the market. Beginning January 21 more pricing details will be available from online dealers. http://www.mytranscend.com/pages/WheretoBuy/.

[So Well]

Welcome Somnetics. Good to see you posting. Keep a thick skin and stay with us. Good luck with Transcend.