change preesure

[springman946]

what happens if I change my bipap pressure on my bipap machine can I do it myself will I get in trouble

[JDS74]

what happens if I change my bipap pressure on my bipap machine can I do it myself will I get in trouble

springman, you have indicated in your comments section that you are using a Respironics BiPap AutoSV machine.
If you tried to select the equipment and it didn't show up, it is likely that you stopped the scroll down before you got to the 60 series machine.

Please check to make sure that you do have an ASV machine as comments will be inaccurate if you don't.
To check to make sure, remove the humidifier water chamber for the humidifier.
Then turn your machine over and look on the blower unit for a model number.
It will look like DS960 or REF960. If that is correct then you, indeed have an ASV machine.
If, instead, it is different as DS760 or DS660, then you have either a Auto BiPap or a Bilevel machine.

In any event, after you have checked and made any appropriate corrections in your equipment list,
Please provide your pressure settings for your machine. Then, please, explain further what the intent is for changing the pressure, what problem are you having that a change of pressure might be a solution.

Are you having problems with mask leaks or a feeling the pressure is too high or too low?

Changing your own pressures won't get you in trouble with your DME. Its likely they won't even notice.
Changing pressures on an ASV machine without being very careful could get your therapy in trouble as the settings are quite complicated.

As a separate note: It is a good idea to get a copy of you sleep study and titration reports because they will have useful information about your therapy in them. Your doctor or sleep lab can provide copies if you ask.

It is also useful to get a copy of the prescriptions for both your CPAP unit and for your mask. You will need these if you wish to get any other masks or accessories from a source that is not your current DME. If you are on travel, for example, an a part of your mask breaks, the prescription will allow you to go to any local DME where you are and get replacements.