ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
A few months ago, I got a ResMed Aircurve 10 bipap machine because my Phillips Dreamstation machine was recalled. Since then a few times, including last night, I somehow pulled on the hose during the night and the machine partially tipped causing the hose to start squirting a lot of water on my face. Then the hose continued spitting water for another few minutes after I had righted the machine. I never had this problem with the Philips Dreamstation machine over the many years I used it so perhaps the Dreamstation was heavier or more stable. In most other ways, I prefer the Resmed machine.
It seems as though this Resmed machine is prone to tipping because of its lightness and its dimensions. I tried putting it in a tray but that still allowed it to tip easily. My husband suggested turning it around but if I did, I couldn’t see or use the controls easily in the middle of the night or in the morning. So finally I duct taped the machine to the bedside table. That is not a convenient solution because then I’ll have to untape and re-tape it when I travel. Also it might leave sticky residue on the table.
Also, soon my elderly father will be newly starting CPAP and he will be getting a ResMed Airsense 10 in a couple of weeks. I’m concerned that he will have the same issue.
I use a heated hose which in general seems as though it should be long enough and is about the same length as the hose on my older Dreamstation. I might be somehow pulling on the hose when I’m asleep.
Does anyone have any tips on how to handle this problem? Thank you.
It seems as though this Resmed machine is prone to tipping because of its lightness and its dimensions. I tried putting it in a tray but that still allowed it to tip easily. My husband suggested turning it around but if I did, I couldn’t see or use the controls easily in the middle of the night or in the morning. So finally I duct taped the machine to the bedside table. That is not a convenient solution because then I’ll have to untape and re-tape it when I travel. Also it might leave sticky residue on the table.
Also, soon my elderly father will be newly starting CPAP and he will be getting a ResMed Airsense 10 in a couple of weeks. I’m concerned that he will have the same issue.
I use a heated hose which in general seems as though it should be long enough and is about the same length as the hose on my older Dreamstation. I might be somehow pulling on the hose when I’m asleep.
Does anyone have any tips on how to handle this problem? Thank you.
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: ResMed AirFit™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: IPAP 15 EPAP 13.5 |
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Anchor the hose to something solid between the mask and machine. Close to the machine, preferably.
You will then pull on the anchor point and not the machine.
JPB
You will then pull on the anchor point and not the machine.
JPB
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleep on a Buckwheat Hull Pillow. |
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Set the machine in a box or drawer.
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Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier |
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Thanks for the ideas!
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: ResMed AirFit™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: IPAP 15 EPAP 13.5 |
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Perhaps, put the machine on a sticky pad so it does not move or at least would have a harder time moving.
Resmed Airsense 10 For Her set on the For Her mode.
Phillips Dreamwear nasal cushion mask
My wife is the CPAP user.
Phillips Dreamwear nasal cushion mask
My wife is the CPAP user.
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
It's tipping, not sliding (but good idea for sliders).
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Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier |
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
What you need is one of these https://www.amazon.com/Hose-Buddy-CPAP- ... B00866NTJY CPAP.com doesn't have them any more, I don't know why not but Amazon does. This will solve all you problems. I have one and a lot of members here use one. I put mine under the mattress at the head if the bed.
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Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 ASV Machine with Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Evora Full Face Mask - Fitpack |
Additional Comments: AirCurve 10 ASV, Oscar V1.0.1-r-1 |
US Navy Retired 1973,AirCurve 10 ASV, Mode: ASV Auto, Min EPAP: 7.2, Max EPAP: 15.0, Min PS:4.0, Max PS: 15.0, Mask ResMed Airtouch F20, Backup: (2) AirCurve 10 ASV
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Thanks for the suggestion!
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: ResMed AirFit™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: IPAP 15 EPAP 13.5 |
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Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
If you put a cover on the hose, you can use a safety pin to fasten it to your sheet.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Bleep DreamPort CPAP Mask Solution |
Oscar software is available at https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/
Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Or route the hose around the machine, not over it.
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Re: ResMed CPAP machine tips easily
Good ideas, thanks!
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: ResMed AirFit™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: IPAP 15 EPAP 13.5 |