Does anyone know where i could have the chip read?

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PJ Lasalle
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Does anyone know where i could have the chip read?

Post by PJ Lasalle » Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:18 am

Hello all... So how can we check to see where we could take our chip to be read? I am a cdl holder and dr needs to see im using machine and the app i use only shows past 4 weeks. so i need the print out for like past 90 days?? can anyone help? Thanks alot Peter

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Re: Does anyone know where i could have the chip read?

Post by Pugsy » Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:08 am

What machine brand and model?

You can go here and read up on how to request the official software so you can print your own reports.
https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap- ... tup-manual
You have to register and log in to find the posts that explain how to request the software.

SleepyHead software would also probably work but I don't think that the DOT/CDL doctors will recognize that software since it isn't official software.

If ResMed machine...need ResScan
If Respironics machine ....need Encore Pro

Both are Windows only software.

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Re: Does anyone know where i could have the chip read?

Post by D.H. » Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 am

First of all, please fill in you profile so that we know which machine (and mask) you are using.

If you need to be "complaint" to keep the machine and/or to continue your employment, the DME, your employer, or the licensing bureau should be able to read the chip as far back as it goes.

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Re: Does anyone know where i could have the chip read?

Post by JimW159 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:51 am

D.H. wrote:
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 am
First of all, please fill in you profile so that we know which machine (and mask) you are using.

If you need to be "complaint" to keep the machine and/or to continue your employment, the DME, your employer, or the licensing bureau should be able to read the chip as far back as it goes.
Caveat:

If you depend on your DME, Doc, or whomever to read the card, do whatever you need to make sure you get your ORIGINAL card back with no changes to its contents. This is to ensure your data is in no way corrupted in case you suddenly feel you need to know more about what you will discover is likely to be your life-long companion. While being "compliant" (not complaint) may well be your immediate goal, your primary definition of compliant should focus on your sleep and health, not just in doing the minimum to keep a job - with that goal in mind, you will most likely end up with both: better health and a job. Don't fall into the trap of thinking "compliance" equals "cured," it is not and will probably never be. This forum is a good place to start, there are many members here who can help, but it is you who must ask for help. Even though there is a possibility some third party might not accept SleepyHead's report as demonstrative of compliance, its primary benefit is for you to see what is happening while you are asleep and provide you with a starting point for improving your therapy - get it and use it.

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