remstar pro m from respironics
remstar pro m from respironics
Woke up this morning and my machine seemed like it was off,or just barely blowing.I have been on the machin for one week... any ideas?
Re: remstar pro m from respironics
I'm not sure how much you meant by "barely blowing"
Often times after about 1 week, you actually get used to the pressure. That's about when you wake up and start to question if it's on or not.
Of course if you really mean it's not blowing much at all, then you should definitely get it checked out. If you got your machine from a local DME, give them a call, they should be able to test the machine with a manometer (simple device that measures pressure).
If you don't deal with a local DME and don't have access to a place that can check your equipment you could probably rig up a hose with water and build your own manometer. It's simply a hose with water in a U shape.
If your equipment does have a problem, and it's only a week old, it should be covered by warranty.
-craig
Often times after about 1 week, you actually get used to the pressure. That's about when you wake up and start to question if it's on or not.
Of course if you really mean it's not blowing much at all, then you should definitely get it checked out. If you got your machine from a local DME, give them a call, they should be able to test the machine with a manometer (simple device that measures pressure).
If you don't deal with a local DME and don't have access to a place that can check your equipment you could probably rig up a hose with water and build your own manometer. It's simply a hose with water in a U shape.
If your equipment does have a problem, and it's only a week old, it should be covered by warranty.
-craig
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Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: AirFit™ N20 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Started PAP on 1/16/07. - Typical 90% pressure ~ 10 cm H20 |
Re: remstar pro m from respironics
Thanks man, I am kinda hoping that it was just were it had adjusted down to my breathing.When I turned it off and started over after I got up it was normal ,so your probably right.
Re: remstar pro m from respironics
For the first month or so of treatment (and still on occasion) I would wake up and think the pressure was gone. Before taking my mask off, I would feel the air from the exhaust ports. And sure enough, it was still blowing strong. It's amazing what the human body can not only put up with, but actually get used to.
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Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: AirFit™ N20 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Started PAP on 1/16/07. - Typical 90% pressure ~ 10 cm H20 |