ALL LINKS by rested gal

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ALL LINKS by rested gal

Post by rested gal » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:36 pm

Not really ALL -- but, well... a lot!

LINKS to discussions about the Aussie heated hose or Repti heat cable - to prevent rainout
viewtopic.php?t=5305

LINKS to Battery operation, camping, power outage
viewtopic.php?t=9682

LINKS to discussions about problems with S9 "climateline" hose
viewtopic.php?p=551739#p551739

Links to Central Apnea discussions
viewtopic.php?p=22702

Links to Cleaning mask, hose, humidifier
viewtopic.php?p=567264#p567264

LINKS to dreaming - dreams - REM rebound
viewtopic.php?t=3524

LINKS to Encore Pro, "MyEncore", smart card reader
viewtopic.php?t=4612

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose
viewtopic.php?t=10640

LINKS to MASKS - nasal mask, nasal pillows, nasal prongs
viewtopic.php?p=35286

LINKS to Lab Rat Trophy awards
viewtopic.php?t=15104

LINKS to mikemoran humor
viewtopic.php?t=5949

LINKS to discussions about resmed's internet sales policy
viewtopic.php?p=98895

LINKS to topics about recall of resmed S8 machines
viewtopic.php?p=169280

LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
viewtopic.php?t=2836

LINKS to message board discussions with "-SWS"
viewtopic.php?t=4468

LINKS to UARS - Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
viewtopic.php?p=148176

LINKS to: Mouth leaks - Air Leaks - Tape - DIY Guard
viewtopic.php?t=8011


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LINK to Janknitz's excellent - "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU MEET YOUR DME Part I"
http://maskarrayed.wordpress.com/what-y ... me-part-i/

LINK to Mile High Sleeper's great information resource for cpap users.
http://www.smart-sleep-apnea.blogspot.com/

Topic describing types of machines.
"Whats the differences in BIPAP, XPAP, APAP, CFLEX"
viewtopic.php?p=56836

My list of machines that record "full data" and those that don't --
Oct 24, 2008 New user, saying hello...with some questions...
viewtopic.php?p=307168#p307168

Links to common abbreviations and definitions.
"Definitions - Abbreviations - Terminology - Acronyms"
viewtopic.php?p=573552#p573552

Great thread started by Moogy.
Oct 30, 2006 subject: Please Share Misc Helpful Hints
viewtopic.php?t=14746

Topic about the "Repti" heat cable to control rainout, started by p2pjunkie
Jan 12, 2008 subject: Cheap heated hose
viewtopic.php?t=27579

Save wear and tear on air hose rubber cuffs:
Picture of elbow connector for hose cuffs
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/Elbo ... irhose.jpg

Using homemade straps -- useful for stablilizing masks other than just the one shown.
Using one or two homemade straps with the Headrest nasal pillows mask.
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/aura-strap6ways.jpg

Cutting legs off Pantyhose tights to use as a homemade strap
Score another one for Rested Gal's Pantyhose!
viewtopic.php?p=232922#p232922

DoubleStart Knot How to tie a flat knot behind head when using a homemade strap.
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doublestartknot.htm

Link to a study that concluded, "yes."
"Can Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Titrate Their Own Continuous Positive Airway Pressure?"
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/CanP ... wnCPAP.pdf

Link to a Powerpoint presentation by board certified pulmonolgist/sleep doctor (Dr. Barbara Phillips) at a meeting of the American Lung Association of the Central Coast - November 2004:
"Not Every Patient Needs to Go to the Sleep Lab"
http://www.tnlc.com/Lara/laura/osa/Barb ... t_0830.pdf

ResMed video showing what happens during sleep apnea.
"Understanding Sleep Disordered Breathing"
http://www.resmed.com/us/multimedia/und ... 40x380.swf

Thanks to padacheek for this link:
Video - PBS program about Sleep Apnea.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/modul ... 2008&seg=3
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Post by Linda3032 » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 pm

Thanks for the update, RG.

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Post by birdshell » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 pm

Thank you very much, Laura. You always have such wonderful ideas!!

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Post by WillSucceed » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:40 pm

Who's a clever girl? What are ya?
Buy a new hat, drink a good wine, treat yourself, and someone you love, to a new bauble, live while you are alive... you never know when the mid-town bus is going to have your name written across its front bumper!
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Re: ALL LINKS by rested gal

Post by drbandage » Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:07 am

Typographical Error noted below:
ALL LINKS by rested gal:
I noticed a fairly prominent typo. I believe it should read:
all links by RESTED GAL:
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Post by pedroski » Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:23 am

Thanks Laura,

Very handy list.

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Post by blarg » Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:41 am

Well, you've definitely earned it!

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Post by Catnapper » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:50 am

This one should go in the yellow lightbulb list!

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Post by betty303 » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:34 pm

How great to have this list! What a fantasic resource and how gratefull we all all to reap the benefits of your work!

I endorse Catnapper's idea to put this under the Yellow LightBulb.

Hooray for blarg's Link Rat Extraordinaire kudos. An award richly deserved!

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Re: links

Post by roster » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:35 pm

Catnapper wrote:This one should go in the yellow lightbulb list!
Ditto.
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Post by rested gal » Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:33 pm

"Link Rat" LOL!!!

Thanks, you all.
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Post by WillSucceed » Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:48 pm

Shouldn't that be "all, you all"?
Buy a new hat, drink a good wine, treat yourself, and someone you love, to a new bauble, live while you are alive... you never know when the mid-town bus is going to have your name written across its front bumper!
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Re: ALL LINKS by rested gal

Post by rosacer » Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:08 pm

Thanks a lot Rested Gal. For sure you deserve a price!

You make our life (the newbies) easier

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Re: ALL LINKS by rested gal

Post by Rebecca R » Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:22 pm

I was looking for that double start knot link. There are a few more there I will read when I get a minute.

Thanks

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Re: ALL LINKS by rested gal

Post by OldLincoln » Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:05 pm

I swear Laura, you are getting prettier all the time! List is nice too.
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