F&P HC150 Humidifier - Non-Compatibility???

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:44 pm

Per CPAP.COM

"It will work with all machines except some Auto CPAP machines."

Has anyone found a problem using this with Respironics, Resmed or PB autos?

David

Bob... · Post by **Bob...** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:35 pm

Me thinks someone is mistaken!!!

I see NO reason it would not work with ANY XPAP. It is after all just a humidifier.

I've used mine with my REMstar Auto for almost six months.

Bob

Just looked in the user manual and F&P did include this:

"Auto titrating devices may not operate correctly when used with a humidifier. Consult the Auto titrating clinical/operating manuals."

Sounds like a PTA statement to me!

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Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:35 pm

I suppose it could change flow characteristics like "small hose" interfaces of which I have heard no reported probelms, just seen the CYA statement. I was just wondering.

David

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:31 pm

I had no problems when using the F&P HC 150 with the following autopaps:

Puritan Bennett Goodknight 420E
Respironics REMstar Auto (without C-Flex)
Respironics REMstar Auto with C-Flex
ResMed S7 Spirit
ResMed S8 Vantage

Just anecdotal - one person. Used their software to monitor my results with all those machines except the Vantage - checked the "Efficacy Data" (AHI, pressure, leaks, etc.) in the display window on that one.

I was usually using narrow diameter connector hose interfaces - mainly Breeze and Aura ("Headrest".) Occasionally an Activa. Occasionally other masks. Rarely an Ultra MIrage FF

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:27 pm

But we just had "snore whore" reporting this humidifier had a Respironics machine reporting far more snores than the integrated.

O.

MaskedMechanic · Post by **MaskedMechanic** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:59 pm

Cpap.com is correct. The volume of air contained in the total circuit (lungs, upper airway, mask, hoses, and humidifier chamber), differ from patient to patient and is obviously affected by humidifier chamber volumes. Each auto cpap can be affected by these volume changes as too great a volume attenuates the signal the machines use to adjust pressure. This is why some patient complain that they switched to a full face mask and noted their auto machine did not perform as before. Some machines do better than others with increasing volume. Just be aware that a combination of too much hose length, mask volume and humidifier volume can affect auto cpaps. Keep the volume in moderation and there are unlikely to be any problems with your auto cpap.