Asking for CPAP vs. Auto advice...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:27 pm

I have been on CPAP for almost a year now and am saying bye-bye to my DME, as I am moving out of country. I am using a S8 Compact I bought and will keep it as a back-up but will be buying my main CPAP soon. This is where the question comes in.

I am looking for advice about buy a CPAP with EPR or spending a little more money and buying a Auto. I know I can always use an Auto as a straight CPAP if I choose, but if I can tolerate my setting of 14 without any problems and do not think I need a range of pressure, is an Auto worth the extra money? Autos seem to be a favorite for everyone but what makes them worth the money.

I would appreciate any input on this subject.

Regards,

Scott

DrowsyRN · Post by **DrowsyRN** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:30 pm

Sorry folks I forgot to sign in, this post is from me.

Scott

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:50 pm

Well, if you are buying from cpap.com, you will get an excellent price.

I would think you would want to Remstar Auto with cflex, or the Remstar Pro 2 with cflex. The cflex will help with the exhale at 14 pressure. And both machines will have the Smart Card that you can monitor your own data with if you get the Card Reader and Software.

An auto is nice because you can set it for 12 to 16 (2 above and 2 below your pressure). That way, you can spend part of the night at a lower pressure and only get the higher pressure if an apnea is sensed. But if a pressure of 14 doesn't bother you, then you wouldn't need the auto.

Both machines are excellent.

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:54 pm

Well, Scott, it's like you said, you can always use the apap in cpap mode. But, it is the apap mode that will keep up with your changing needs over the weeks/ months/ years! Without an apap that adjusts and reports on pressure needs , you might have to have another sleep study to determine why cpap may not be working for you. Considering time, money and comfort, I think you'll make a great choise if you buy the auto !

Darth Vader Look · Post by **Darth Vader Look** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:22 pm

IMO the Auto from Respironics is great and the C-flex works in both auto and in straight pressure modes where the EPR in the Resmed line only works in the straight pressure mode. Now if you what to save a little over $200 you could go with the REMstar Pro 2 with C-flex. It is a straight CPAP but has the capability to record the same data as the Auto. If insurance is footing the bill I would choose the REMstar APAP. If you are paying then it really depends on whether or not you want to pay the extra.