CPAP Devices

Julie wrote:Read the first line of the OP's first note Christine - it's in English.

The University of Michigan has 19 schools and numerous departments, Dingbat Julie. https://www.umich.edu/academics/

I thoroughly researched MAD and surgical options before going on CPAP; I want no part of either for a variety of reasons. CPAP is the gold standard, so I decided to try that first. I don't understand why this device you're attempting is more convenient than my mask and machine... If I switch to a Resmed machine from Philips Resperonics, most masks can be used with either machine.. Just my 2 cents worth.

This is a Senior Design Project for a multidisciplinary Engineering Team actually

library lady wrote:I thoroughly researched MAD and surgical options before going on CPAP; I want no part of either for a variety of reasons. CPAP is the gold standard, so I decided to try that first. I don't understand why this device you're attempting is more convenient than my mask and machine... If I switch to a Resmed machine from Philips Resperonics, most masks can be used with either machine.. Just my 2 cents worth.

We have learned that being able to integrate the two devices have different implications with insurance companies, possibly making buying them less costly to the user- additionally, with an adjustable device interface, we could integrate various other accessories including a nasal pillow, but also a normal cpap face mask, a tongue depressor to aid the intraoral device among other things. What is your interest with this interface?

Julie wrote:Read the first line of the OP's first note Christine - it's in English.

shame on you Julie, reading is haaaard!

I felt like asking if she was an alum, but didn't want to put her on the spot.

It is a little disconcerting that design of these devices is assigned to unpaid interns.

chunkyfrog wrote:It is a little disconcerting that design of these devices is assigned to unpaid interns.

more profits that way!!!

chunkyfrog wrote:It is a little disconcerting that design of these devices is assigned to unpaid interns.

I can assure you this project, which is for a class by the way, is being handled with the utmost professionalism- including us working with doctors at the University Hospital as well as Dental School.

marlowe1415 wrote: . . . for a class . . .

I had assumed that, but wanted to support it anyway.

The more focus on the subject matter, the better. IMO.

Christine L wrote:
I am curious about what school or department is doing this work?

Good question, I was wondering the same as soon as I read the OP.

Looks like we can patch together the answer,

marlowe1415 wrote:This is a Senior Design Project for a multidisciplinary Engineering Team actually

marlowe1415 wrote:including us working with doctors at the University Hospital as well as Dental School.

So it sounds like the Schools of Engineering and Dentistry and maybe the School of Medicine (sleep). That is what I would have expected, but it's always better to ask.

marlowe1415 wrote:I can assure you this project, which is for a class by the way, is being handled with the utmost professionalism

And I can assure you there are a lot of "regulars" in the forum who have little constructive to do with their time and get their kicks taking pot shots at others.

Best of luck with the project!