New Swift User

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:01 pm

Well every three months I am eligible for a new mask according to my insurance company so............ I just got the swift. What a nice mask, I have slept some nights all the way through which is good for me. It does develop leaks, but I am learning to just rotate the barrel and it stops them. I did have a sore nose for awhile and went back to my activa for a few days which I like also. The hose on one side is a little cumbersome, but it’s ok.

yawn · Post by **yawn** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:10 pm

Hi,
You might want to read back on old posts about the Swift and things we have learned to do to reduce "leaks".

Amy

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:19 pm

I have difficulty searching on this site, maybe I am dong it wrong, when I go to search and type in swift, nothing specific comes up

yawn · Post by **yawn** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:41 pm

I clicked on the Search button and then entered..... Swift and leaks....
I got a bunch of hits. I don't know how to send you to the particular hits but there's one dated Sept. 6th and another on Sept. 7th that are helpful. Basically, several of us are taping end of the "plug" that plugs into one end of the barrel and we're taping the end of the hose that plugs into the other side of the barrell.
If you examine the plug and the hose, you'll see that there's a slit on 2 sides of them. Sometimes these slits cause leaks so I wrap scotch tape around them and then slide them into the barrel.

Another problem I found was with the hose. The hose is actually a few pieces and I accidentally pulled them apart one day. I was trying to pull the hose out of the barrel and the tubing disconnected from the piece that slides into the barrel. I put them back together but I guess I didn't do it well enough. I had tons of leaks for about a week before I decided to examine the tubing. It turned out that I hadn't pushed the tubing all the way onto the piece that fits into the barrel. Once I shoved them together all the way, my leaks disappeared.

Other than what I mentioned about, the only other leaks I get are when the barrel gets moved and air leaks into (or out ) of my nostril. I just reposition the barrel when that happens. One night I even tighted the back strap JUST A LITTLE and that helped too.

It's all trial and error....good luck!!!
Amy

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:23 am

1. Click on search
2. Type in the word you want in the upper frame (the lower one is for author names).
3. Click enter.

I put "swift" in the lower (author's name) frame, and found no posts matching that criteria.

O.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:30 am

More than anyone could ever want to read, unless you really, really want to dig in and find out as much as possible about the Swift and "fixes":

LINKS to Swift nasal pillows topics

Happy reading!

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:07 am

RG to the rescue...

Frostman, good luck with the Swift. It is a great interface. Sounds like you're doing the right stuff so far; ie, rotating the barrel to avoid mini leaks. It's not a complex interface, so you should do just fine learning the ropes with it rather quickly. You might be interested in the post Tridens wrote about how to attach the hose in a different configuration on top of the head so that the tube never gets under your cheek at night. viewtopic.php?t=4290&highlight=swift And if you have trouble with the Nike swoosh marks on your cheeks in the AM, try my toe bandage fix. viewtopic.php?t=4086&highlight=swift Works pretty good most nights.

Good luck and enjoy your new "toy."

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:25 pm

Thanks for the great replys, I am going to try them tonight

gracie97 · Post by **gracie97** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:35 pm

You might be interested in the post Tridens wrote about how to attach the hose in a different configuration on top of the head so that the tube never gets under your cheek at night

I have a lot less leaking with Swift when I sleep with the hose side under my cheek (running up towards head of bed). In fact, switched the cap and hose so that the hose is on the side I usually sleep on. Have a thick wool sock over the hose to make it feel nicer and mutes the sound a bit.

Another Swift tip that has come up on this message board: A 1" by 2" piece of nylon netting in the barrel will mute the noise a bit without significant airflow restriction.

I like the secure feeling of the neoprene frame of the Swift, even the feel of the straps on my cheeks.

Never noticed any Elvis 'burns from the Swift, but I long ago lost the nerve to look at myself that closely in the mirror first thing in the morning.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:40 pm

Never noticed any Elvis 'burns from the Swift, but I long ago lost the nerve to look at myself that closely in the mirror first thing in the morning.

What a smart woman you are...that can be a frightening sight, you're right! I truly LOL'd when I read that, though. Thanks for the laugh.

I am amazed that you can sleep with the tube under your cheek. You must sleep like a log. I could never have that under my face at night. I believe you will do well with just about any mask if you can tolerate that. I wish I had your tolerance when it comes to something like that. I am very sensitive when it comes to discomfort and my sleep. I always envied my husband who fell asleep in Madison Square Garden back in the late 1970's when we were at a Led Zepplin concert. Can you imagine someone who could fall asleep during that???

gracie97 · Post by **gracie97** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:29 pm

I am amazed that you can sleep with the tube under your cheek. You must sleep like a log. I could never have that under my face at night. I believe you will do well with just about any mask if you can tolerate that. I wish I had your tolerance when it comes to something like that.

Not at all! I'm a very light sleeper and very sensitive to most sorts of stimuli. The least bit of slippage seems to wake me due to the feel of the air on cheeks and the change in tube noise pitch. Have to wear long sleeve sweaters to bed because otherwise the vent air will eventually hit my arms and wake me. I use black-out shades, wear ear plugs, and daub greasy goo in my eyes at bedtime to keep the vent-induced dryness from waking me.

Was surprised that of all the various discomforts of interfaces, stuff touching or even pressing against my face is the most tolerable. Think maybe because it is consistent, I get used to it.

And after struggling for months with the Breeze, I came to equate the feel of sturdy, snug headgear wrapped around my head and face with less slippage, fewer leaks and better sleep. The feel of the tube wedged between face and pillow delivers the comforting message that the interface is not going to be moving.

(The main reason, Lori, I'm not rushing to buy an Aura is your comment that it is so light, almost imperceptible: I can't imagine how it could stay on if it is so close to imperceptible. Bedtime prayers? Also don't think the Aura's back strap is low enough to get good footing under my occipital bump.)

Grace

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:10 pm

Gracie,
This is Sleepless. It has now become literally impossible for me to log into this site and leave a message. I guess this has to be the way I do it from now on, introducing who I am first. I am not going to continue on here if this continues. Way too much of a hassle.

(The main reason, Lori, I'm not rushing to buy an Aura is your comment that it is so light, almost imperceptible: I can't imagine how it could stay on if it is so close to imperceptible. Bedtime prayers? Also don't think the Aura's back strap is low enough to get good footing under my occipital bump.)

I don't suggest you buy any interface just because someone else thinks it's great. You have to believe it will work for you. I felt, even with all the negative comments I had read about it, that the Aura just might work for me. I took a chance and it's paying off. The amazing thing about the Aura is that it's lightweight and stays put. Think about the Breeze. It is heavy and that is why I couldn't use it, because its weight in my opinion caused it to be unstable and wobbly. This works for me because it's light and stays put when I turn all night long. But don't ever buy something because someone else likes it. We all know that that doesn't work in CPAP Land.

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