Who Made Your CPAP/APAP/BiPAP Machine?

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:09 pm

Of these, point 2 is a verifiable fact. It's not unusual to find zero members are logged in at any particular time. Only at peak times are as many as a half-dozen or more members logged in.

Actually, there could be many logged in members at any given time whose names will not show up as online if they've chosen "Yes" to hiding online status in their Profile - Preferences.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:37 pm

rested gal wrote:Actually, there could be many logged in members at any given time whose names will not show up as online if they've chosen "Yes" to hiding online status in their Profile - Preferences.

Thanks Rested Gal. Now I'm gonna go change my Preferences. .

Regards,
Bill

Joe_0206 · Post by **Joe_0206** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:37 pm

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:05 am

Monday bump

idahogal · Post by **idahogal** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:11 pm

I think polls like this are interesting and informative. I think if we keep posting and keep this at the top of the list we will get the results we are looking for . I put my vote in as soon as I saw the poll. I just did not post a response until now.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:43 am

Wednesday bump

Severeena · Post by **Severeena** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:17 am

I have been on a hiatis because I didn't think I could add much more to the talk list.

I use the ResMed Auto Spirit and my husband just loves the ResMed Lightweight. I have changed the pressure on the lightweight to best suit him and he is getting along fine with it. His only problem is, he has not figured out how to remove the water tank.

sleepyred · Post by **sleepyred** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:11 am

[quote="Severeena"]I have been on a hiatis because I didn't think I could add much more to the talk list.

I use the ResMed Auto Spirit and my husband just loves the ResMed Lightweight. I have changed the pressure on the lightweight to best suit him and he is getting along fine with it. His only problem is, he has not figured out how to remove the water tank.

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:02 pm

Bill, This is a good poll. Compared to the statistical evaluations presented on nightly news from public surveys, this is likely to be far more accurate on trends.

Also guests don't get to vote so many will clock up as having read this poll but can't vote so we can ignore that aspect.

I voted Respironics (despite having various machines). Fact is the 1st unit I ever bought was a RemStar AUTO & now I have just bought a Respironics BiPap S/T and the bulk of my museum collection are Respironics (even is some were by takeover).

My preferred xPAPs are

1) Respironics with equal 1st Resmed & equal 1st Puritan Bennett.

Those three each have great unique features plus widespread enough use to dominate.

2) I also regard DeVilbiss as very good quality but slipping behind the brands in 1) and I like many of the features of the Fisher & Paykel machines who also are slipping behind in many respects.

The absolute market leaders are Respironics & Resmed

Cheers

DSM

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:49 pm

dsm wrote:Bill, This is a good poll. Compared to the statistical evaluations presented on nightly news from public surveys, this is likely to be far more accurate on trends.

Thanks, DSM.

What I don't understand is why AEIO Med hasn't clocked up a single vote. They even advertise here!

Regards,
Bill

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:18 pm

[quote="3isles"]I use Invacare's Polaris EX with softex (thier version cflex)

3isles · Post by **3isles** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:37 pm

What do you think of SoftFlex ?. Does it have 3 or 5 settings ?.

DSM,

Its the only machine I have ever had any experience with other than what they used in the lab. I guess its ok. I think the softex is not giving as much relief as at first, but that might be just me, I had to adjust it to ramp up from 10, anything less and I feel like I am suffocating. It has 3 softex settings. It is pretty loud, but no whine.

Cathy
machine: Polaris EX
mask: Sleepnet IQ
Pressure: 13

Aswab · Post by **Aswab** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:46 pm

What got dumped on me and what did I buy?

Well, 2 years ago (I started using it 2 months ago) they gave me (with zero consultation or instruction):

Remstar Pro (using it now - not the 2)
Smartcard (yeah, right!)
6' Hose
HH
Comfort (there it is again RG) Classic (HORRIBLE!!!)
Cheapo Chinstrap
Bag

What have I received or purchased (my $$) since (in the last 2 months):

Free Swift Interface from UIC Sleep Lab
Purchased Vista Interface
Purchased Headrest Interface
10' Hose
10' Snuggle
Hook (for over bed)
Scuncii's (for hook)
3 Chin straps
Ayr Nasal Irrigation Kit
Ayr gel
Tape
Saline spray
Hose interconnect (good use was mentioned earlier today)
3 Gallons of Distilled water

Sheeesh!

I talk to my DME soon and we will see what's what.

David

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:59 am

A very very few of us here use the DeVilbiss auto or cpap.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:56 pm

Who Made Your CPAP/APAP/BiPAP Machine?

Who Made Your CPAP Machine?

Re: maker

You do!

Mask

Additional Comments: Aussie Heated hose for rain out/PapCap Headgear and chin strap