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Okay, this might be a dumb question. Judy said she didn't have the software, but she still had a reading that told her the AHI's and leaks and whatnot? That just shows on the machine? Do all of the auto-paps do that?

I'm interested in a machine that will give me that kind of basic data, but I'm really not a techie and computers and software and I don't always get along.......I'd be up for just getting daily data off the machine and recording it for long-term reference in a journal by hand! I'm easy!

Jan in Colo.

Hey all, I had my first night on the s8 vantage last night, also my first night in auto mode..and I actually dreamed. I had the best sleep ever in years!I can't wait to go too sleep tonite
Debbie

Debbie, that is excellent news! A breakthrough like that really helps to reinforce the value of this treatment. Just be sure to remember last night when you have a bad night at some point in the future.

Sleep well, and sweet dreams!

Thanks, I will try and remember last night for future bad nights
Debbie

Jan, as far as I know, the ResMed machines are the only ones that can show some of the juicy data via the display window.

Yes the Spirit display can show AHI and HI, leak and maximum pressure on a daily basic before noon. The display will also have the weekly average, monthly average, 6month average and finally the yearly average. The spirit will store up a year worth of data or using my Reslink 30 sessions or 30 days of detail info.

I'm new to this board and am trying to decide which Auto CPAP to buy. I only mentioned the Resmed and Remstar but would be interested in comments pro and con on these and other Auto CPAPs as well.

It appears that the ResMed has a distinct size advantage (even more so with the heated humidifiers attached) but other than that, it appears that both units have very similar features.

Negative or extremely positive comments would be great as well as the efficacy of the treatment received. I have read comments about the ResMed on this forum and have found them very helpful.

Charle:
Advantages/disadvantages/options/features -non of these matter if the algorithm running the autoPAP is not right for your particular breathing pattern. So, if at all possible, trial several of the different autoPAP machines, for a week or more each, keeping good notes on how you feel each day after having used the machine, BEFORE you make a purchase decision.

While all of the machines are good and, most users will get successful treatment from all of the machines, some users find that some autoPAP machines are just not right for them. Several users of this forum have experienced this. The annoyance of spending big bucks on a machine that does not give you good treatment is not lessened in any way by having C-FLEX or some other option.

If you can try out the different machines, even if you have to cough up some cash for this, do it. Then, select a machine based on features/options/size/etc., from the group of machines that give good treatment.

WillSucceed,
Thank you for your post. I'm am a bit tech oriented and the idea of being able to track my treatment success appeals to me. Not that the treatment might or might not be any better with an APAP. I also like the idea that if my demand changes over time, the APAP will meet my needs (provided I've set the upper level high enough).

I travel quite a bit and am leaning towards the ResMed S8 AutoSet Vantage w/EPR but am holding off making the purchase until I learn more. I've heard that some nasal masks may not work with some units so I'm trying to cover my bases there as well.

This sure is an inexact science and I expect that some trial and error will be part of the process. I will definitely look into being able to trial several units before I buy. Thanks again.

Charle, the PB GoodKnight 420e is excellent for travel. It is small and light and the padded travel case it comes with easily accomodates the APAP, humidifier, mask, hose, surge protector power strip I added, bottles of water and more. All that in a size smaller than the carry-on allowance for most planes.

In fact, I put the travel case into a rolling carry-on along with a change of clothes and my shaving kit with all my meds and a few pocket books!

Add my vote for the Puritan Bennett Goodknight 420E autopap and Silverlining software. Excellent machine for fulltime use at home as well as being extremely small and lightweight for travel.

Re the ResMed S8 Vantage ...

I'm curious. How much more information can you get using the software than shows by just using the display window? Or is the software used mainly just to download to a computer?

You're right, Bill. I got it wrong! PB is litres per second. I'm going to go back up and edit my post so as not to confuse more than I already did. Thanks so much for catching that!!!

The S8 Advantage can be used as an APAP or CPAP?

If so my doctor can just order the S8 Advanatge correct?

That is haow I understand it. It can then be set in whatever mode you want. Esp if you know how to do it & we can tell you that

Cheers

DSM