The new bravo mask

NevadaRT · Post by **NevadaRT** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:11 am

Emily,

Yes, I have seen the Swift II. Unfortunately, I really can't make a fair comparison between Bravo and Swift II on noise level. In general, noise becomes a significant issue at higher pressures. However, I have experienced a lot of difficulty maintaining a good seal with the Swift/Swift II pillows above 14 cm. I got a good seal with the Bravo at 18 cm but need to sleep for at least a few hours in different positions to be completely convinced. The Bravo pillows are definitely much softer than the Swift/Swift II pillows.

Ben

cpapnewby · Post by **cpapnewby** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:55 am

Ben,

In case you are familiar with the Hybrid, can you tell us how the Bravo pillows compare with the Hybrid pillows in terms of the softness?

Jim

tangents · Post by **tangents** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:02 pm

Ben,

Where does the air exhaust?

Thanks for reporting on this mask for us! It's great to have an "insider"

Cathy

christinequilts · Post by **christinequilts** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:36 pm

It looks a lot like the old Tiara Snapp mask, with a few modification to me. I never used mine long enough to really form a strong opinion one way or the other about it.

Lyza · Post by **Lyza** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:53 pm

ooooo that looks like one i'm gonna have to try !!!

NevadaRT · Post by **NevadaRT** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:47 pm

The exhaust ports are at the bottom of the reservoir.

I'm very familiar with the SNAPP. The Bravo is quite different from that mask. For one, the reservoir of the Bravo is smaller and more compact than the SNAPP. Rather than sticking out (which can make side sleeping difficult), the Bravo reservoir follows the face contour when the straps are tightened. The headgear design is along the lines of the Swift and it connects to the mask very different from the SNAPP.

Ben

Junebug · Post by **Junebug** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:32 am

[quote="NevadaRT"]Emily,

Yes, I have seen the Swift II. Unfortunately, I really can't make a fair comparison between Bravo and Swift II on noise level. In general, noise becomes a significant issue at higher pressures. However, I have experienced a lot of difficulty maintaining a good seal with the Swift/Swift II pillows above 14 cm. I got a good seal with the Bravo at 18 cm but need to sleep for at least a few hours in different positions to be completely convinced. The Bravo pillows are definitely much softer than the Swift/Swift II pillows.

Ben

new2 · Post by **new2** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:02 am

Emily, I am very happy with my Hybrid. At first I thought only round fat faces or men could use the Hybrid but when I tried it , it was an answer to my prayers.
The only reason I would buy a Bravo is because It's manufactured by the Hybrid company, Respcare/Innomed. Since I believe that the masks they manufacturer are the innovative leaders in this industry (just look at Resmed's so called new innovative masks this month), I will absolutely try everything and anything they make. I have been saying all along that I would love a pillow mask that could give me a break every now and then....(the truth of the matter is that I don't want to wear my Hybrid when my new boyfriend stays over and always keep a nasal-aire II handy for such occasions)
Hope I look pretty in my new Bravo...
When are they coming, by the way?

JZ · Post by JZ » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:25 pm

I looked at part of the Bravo video, then the video feed died (on two different Internet browsers). I agree with bamalady that the barrel looks too wide for me as I have a narrow face. I used the Swift for awhile, but to keep from dislodging it when on my side had to hold my head at an uncomfortable angle on the pillow. I switched to a ComfortLite 2.

I will look forward to hearing more information about the Bravo after some of you start using it.

Janna

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:13 pm

... be like going to sleep wearing one of these attached to your snoz -

... just strap the headgear to it and you're all set

NevadaRT · Post by **NevadaRT** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:18 am

Junebug wrote:Nevada RT,

Your comment that noise is an issue only at high pressures doesn't apply to me. I'm on APAP with the pressure range of 9-12 cm. I don't have a problem getting a seal with the Swift (probably because my pressure is not very high). But I find it noisy. Based on what everyone is saying, Swift II is only slightly quieter than Swift. Is the Bravo much quieter at these lower pressures?

I would say the Bravo is as quiet as a Breeze or OptiLife. I've started liking the OptiLife but this Bravo has a shot at becoming my new favorite. I've struggled with a lot of patients needing different pillow sizes for each nare, the Bravo solves that problem!

Ben

Junebug · Post by **Junebug** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:21 am

cpap.com has the Swift II for sale at $159...that is expensive!

I wonder how much they'll charge for the Bravo.

Emily

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:02 am

DreamStalker wrote:... be like going to sleep wearing one of these attached to your snoz -

... just strap the headgear to it and you're all set

Why heck that looks like a NasalaireIII to me

new2 · Post by **new2** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:26 am

I sleep nicely on my side and stomach with my Hybrid mask.
Why would the Hybrid people screw that up with their new Bravo. Not likely.

Dreamstalker, where did you get the great Hybrid art for your signature ?That has to be the coolest cpap art I have seen.

mommaw · Post by **mommaw** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:51 pm

FYI

In a message on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:53:23, you said... > This customer has requested the following products:> > When will you have the new Bravo Nasal Mask?

Dear Gilda,
Teleflex has not yet set a release date. Our best estimate is 1 to 2more months.

Regards,
Johnny Goodman CPAP.com

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