ResMed S9 VPAP Adapt ASV 36037 vs 36007

[danielqk]

Anyone know the difference of two models ResMed S9 VPAP Adapt 36037 vs 36007 in term of features and algorithm ?

[Sir NoddinOff]

The newer Adapt 36037 has a new feature involving an adaptive sliding EPAP range that looks for snoring/OSA and wipes it out on a breath by breath basis, or at least that is my understanding. I suspect, as an option, you can probably set one defined EPAP pressure but I haven't confirmed that yet. Sadly, I don't have this machine.

With the 36007, which I do own, you just select one EPAP pressure from the range of 4-15cmH20.

Regarding software algorithm changes, John Fisher will probably be along soon, he knows both machines as does STLmark. Pugsy is also experimenting with a 36037. NOTE: It's often helpful to get ASV users attention by putting the term ASV in the subject line. Yes, you can edit that at any time. So many manufactures use different terms like BiLevel SV, VPAP Adapt etc... however everybody knows what ASV represents as an umbrella term.

[jwerley]

I have both machines, the 36037 and the 36007. I called Resmed because I wanted to know if there was a difference in the two machines besides the auto feature (EPAP) on the newer model. They told me that they were the same except for that one feature. Yes you do have the option of setting the machine to straight ASV or ASV Auto on the newer machine. I asked if the algorithms were any different on the new machine and they said "No".

Janice

[JohnBFisher]

... I asked if the algorithms were any different on the new machine and they said "No". ...

Ditto! The Resmed ASV algorithm is a lot more insistent on you breathing in a regular pattern. But that's been true since the S7 version of the ASV units. Respironics allows you to breathe on your own more. I describe the feeling as a sports car vs. luxury car steering. Both get the job done. I like both. But there are times when I wish the Respironics ASV unit was a bit more insistent on my breathing.

Of course, you mileage WILL vary.

[sickwithapnea17]

I find the resmed s9 impossible to use almost since it just starts blasting pressure even when I'm awake and breathing, the model I had had no ramp also
the phillips autobipap sv is much better somehow with a ramp and adjustable epap range and ps min

[Taringa542]

I have both machines, the 36037 and the 36007. I called Resmed because I wanted to know if there was a difference in the two machines besides the auto feature (EPAP) on the newer model. They told me that they were the same except for that one feature. Yes you do have the option of setting the machine to straight ASV or ASV Auto on the newer machine. I asked if the algorithms were any different on the new machine and they said "No".

Janice

I also owned the 36007 (Recently sold) & the 36037, the differences I can see between the 2 machines are : 360037 has Auto Epap, Ramp & shows Snore & flow restrictions in the software where the 36007 does not

[jwerley]

Taringa...You are right Ramp is a new feature, along with the auto epap and the two graphs. Also it does not perform the same on Sleepyhead as the 36007 for me...there are some slight faults such as not displaying the right settings for pressure support and not showing a big smiley when you have a 00 night.....also my time (clock) is off about an hour. Nothing I have done so far can fix it. When I use the old machine if I ever need to everything works fine....so it must be a sleepyhead bug.

Janice

[Taringa542]

Taringa...You are right Ramp is a new feature, along with the auto epap and the two graphs. Also it does not perform the same on Sleepyhead as the 36007 for me...there are some slight faults such as not displaying the right settings for pressure support and not showing a big smiley when you have a 00 night.....also my time (clock) is off about an hour. Nothing I have done so far can fix it. When I use the old machine if I ever need to everything works fine....so it must be a sleepyhead bug.

Janice

I think you will find that when Sleepyhead Mark is finished playing with his new toy (360037) these issues will be corrected

[sickwithapnea17]

I set the max ipap to 17cm now since I keep taking off the mask in my sleep. the auto mode on phillips seems good. anyway horrific to have this incurable disease. maybe I should have stayed with trach for 3 months like people were telling me

[JohnBFisher]

I set the max ipap to 17cm now since I keep taking off the mask in my sleep. the auto mode on phillips seems good. anyway horrific to have this incurable disease. maybe I should have stayed with trach for 3 months like people were telling me

To others reading this post, there are advantages and disadvantages of Resmed and Respironics. This user does not reflect the norm. And most of us see sleep apnea as something similar to being near sighted. As long as the symptoms are managed, it is not a dreaded disease.

[letsride]

I'm a very happy user of the S9 ASV. I sleep deeper and longer.
Using the ASV isn't anything different then wearing my glasses.
The 36037 ASV I wasn't able to adpat to the adjustable Epap.
I never needed the ramp feature as I like the full flow.

[Taringa542]

I'm a very happy user of the S9 ASV. I sleep deeper and longer.
Using the ASV isn't anything different then wearing my glasses.
The 36037 ASV I wasn't able to adpat to the adjustable Epap.
I never needed the ramp feature as I like the full flow.

It took me a month or so to adjust to the 360037 Auto EPAP & now wouldn't be without it, I don't use the ramp

Using the ASV seems normal for me as I've been using CPAP for over 10 years prior & I can't imagine life without it

[jwerley]

I want to add myself to the list of happy ASV users. It has changed my life and I could not be without it. 95% of my AHI' are 00's and the rest are always below 1. I feel great!

Janice

P.S. I need to update my avatar! That is how I used to feel on CPAP!

[sickwithapnea17]

that's really strange, I never could sleep well on the S9 and mine had no ramp, but maybe it helps some. I am still really exhausted on the asv, I never have my normal energy like I used to and am in pain from other diseases
I've put the max ipap back up to 20cm after having horrible fog last night and keep demasking.

[nanwilson]

that's really strange, I never could sleep well on the S9 and mine had no ramp, but maybe it helps some. I am still really exhausted on the asv, I never have my normal energy like I used to and am in pain from other diseases
I've put the max ipap back up to 20cm after having horrible fog last night and keep demasking.

SWA17, do you ever think before you post or read over your post before you hit submit???? You have received TONS of advise from those here and you refuse to take it. Keeping up the dial winging is doing you NO good and switching all the drugs you take willy-nilly is also killing you.