How to adjust pressures (Respironics)

Hello everyone,

I have a Respironics Bipap. It's the fully loaded model with heated tube, heated water, modem, etc...

When I first got it 2 years ago, the initial settings were 10/15. This is too low and I about sufficate myself until it reaches where it needs to be, which is typically 15/23.

My doctor gave me a script to have the settings adjusted to 15/20 to start. Here is where it gets complicated...

My company changed insurance last year and, along with that, their durable equipment supplier. It was BPGamma, and it was changed to Lincare.

Let me get this out of the way first. Lincare is possibly the worst company I've ever dealt with in my life. Their consistent 1 star ratings in Yelp are quite accurate and warranted.

Anyway, because all of my records are at BPGamma, they won't help me. I've tried to get them to transfer the records like 4 times now. The necessary permission paperwork has been in placed at BPGamma for months. They say Lincare has never contacted them for it.

So, basically, Lincare will not service the prescription I gave them from my Doctor. Hell, they won't even create a damn ACCOUNT in their system for me.

I've had enough. I know this can be done by the user if they know what to do, which I don't.

How do I change the settings from 10/15 to 15/20 as prescribed by my doctor?

I just want to do it myself and get it over with. Supplies I can order online.

Screw Lincare and their don't-give-a-damn attitude towards patients.

Thanks

If you wish to get the Provider manual, PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.

Den

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DreamStation Setup Menu Instructions


Accessing the Provider Mode Screens
Accessing Provider mode unlocks settings that cannot be modified by the user. To access Provider mode:
1. Supply power to the device. First, plug the socket end of the AC power cord into the power supply. Then plug the
pronged end of the AC power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. Finally, plug the power
supply cord’s connector into the power inlet on the back of the device.
2. Once the device is powered, press and hold both the control dial and the Ramp button on the device for at least 5
seconds.
3. You are now in Provider mode. You can choose between the following Provider mode screens.
Therapy Settings
Comfort Settings
Device Settings
Info
Patient Menu Return


Navigating the Provider Mode Screens
The User Interface (UI) on this device allows you to adjust the device settings and view information about your therapy.
The UI is comprised of the display screen and the control dial. Rotate the control dial in either direction to scroll through the
menu options on the display screen.
Note: The display is not a touch screen. You must use the control dial to navigate the device menu.
To adjust a setting:
1. Rotate the control dial to your desired menu option.
2. Press the control dial to select that setting.
3. Rotate the control dial to change the setting.
4. Press the control dial again to save the change.
Note: The rotate dial icon on any screen indicates to rotate the dial to perform an action. The click dial icon on any
screen indicates to press the dial to perform an action.
Note: Pressing the dial when the down arrow appears on any screen will take you to a sub-menu with more menu
options. Pressing the dial when the up arrow appears on any sub-menu will return you back to the main menu.
Note: The screens shown throughout this guide are examples for reference only. Actual screens may vary based upon
device model and provider settings.
Provider Mode Screen Descriptions
The following sections will describe the options available from the Provider screens:
Therapy Settings, Comfort Settings, Device Settings, Info, Return to Patient Mode

Therapy Settings
Choosing this screen will take you to a sub-menu where you can adjust the device therapy modes and pressure
settings. These settings are described here.
Sample Therapy Sub-Menu
Note: Not all settings shown here will display on the device. The display will vary based on therapy device model and device settings.


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....or if you prefer the visual approach there's this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvaNTkydh70

or this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BhrJPDq_5s&t=5s