Do Many of You Have the Ramp Feature Turned Off?

RobertS975 · Post by **RobertS975** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:29 am

I have had a ResMed Elite 9 for almost a year... pressure is set at 10cm. I almost always use a P10. Originally, by DME nurse set the ramp for 20 minutes, but I have shortened the ramp to five minutes a long time ago, and my question is how many of you have the ramp feature off altogether?

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:33 am

I used the ramp feature for about 2-3 days after I received my first CPAP ....I have not used the ramp in 6 years

herefishy · Post by **herefishy** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:35 am

No ramp here.

Hosehead4ever · Post by **Hosehead4ever** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:36 am

I used the ramp last night with my new machine. Otherwise, haven't used it in three years since a couple days after using my first machine. It makes me feel like I am suffocating with such a low pressure.

Krelvin · Post by **Krelvin** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:51 am

No ramp for 8yrs. Bilevel, so really don't need it.

Tatooed Lady · Post by **Tatooed Lady** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:53 am

Ramp free here as well. I tried it early on as I raised my pressure...

BlackSpinner · Post by **BlackSpinner** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:16 am

I have never used it in 5 1/2 years.
It wasn't turned on when I got it and by the time I figured out all the settings I didn't need it.

hyperlexis · Post by **hyperlexis** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:37 am

Generally no, don't use it anymore, although not really averse to doing so. I'm usually so exhausted it doesn't make a difference.

The new Resmed auto has an 'auto ramp' option that automatically turns on ramp when the machine starts so you don't even need to push a ramp button.

Minky · Post by **Minky** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:40 am

I turned it off within the first 15 minutes of my first night and never turned it on again. However, my pressure range is much lower than many people's, so I'm sure it's easier for me to fall asleep than it is for others.

HoseCrusher · Post by **HoseCrusher** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:56 am

I am a comfort "junkie." I thoroughly enjoy my 5 minute ramp.

jagzoo · Post by **jagzoo** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:11 am

No ramp for me either.

OkyDoky · Post by **OkyDoky** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:31 am

Quit using after 3 days . More comfortable without and I fall asleep quicker.

Guest1 · Post by **Guest1** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:47 am

You may want to raise your ramp start pressure gradually by 0.5cm for a week at a time. That way you will eliminate the ramp to zero soon. It will help you adjust gradually; rather than immediately by eliminating the ramp completely now.

Amenite · Post by **Amenite** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:03 pm

Ramp = off. Used it one time in 8 months. With C-flex and pre-heating the humidifier I find no discomfort when skipping the ramp.

Ogeo · Post by **Ogeo** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:23 pm

OFF - I can't quite remember but I think I only used it for 2-3 days before turning it off and my inhalation starts at 21.

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