Really......? Nothing new on here. And it is FREE to boot.SleepWellCPAP wrote:Hello All,
About a month ago, I started this topic to help new users of CPAP with the fundamentals of using their equipment.
This week’s question: What do you believe to be the fifth step on the road to success with a CPAP?
To recap what's been covered so far:
1. In my opinion, initial mask fit and cleanliness of the interface was most important. Others however, felt that efficacy data, knowledge of your condition, finding the proper machine, expectations, attitude, education, and getting an accurate titration were of primary concern.
And isn't the term "accurate titration" more like the terms "army intelligence" or "political unification". It doesn't exist. Maybe you should write a book on how to actually sleep through a titration. Now that would be a best-seller.
Here let us be real simple. Go to Walmart and in the hardware department in the section for the Command products are these......http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en ... 497&rt=rud2. Next on my list was tube control to accommodate changes in sleeping positions. Others posted positive attitude, comfort, getting used to the pressure, data from the device, and education.
$3.97 for a pack of 2 and a CPAP hose with cover and Repti-heat cable fit in them perfectly. Stick them on the wall and forget about it.
Skipping the repetitive crap......
Where is the HELPFUL information.For this week, my answer is learning the specifics of your interface or mask. If you have made it though number 4, it is now time to really focus on the mask and your routine for using it. Everyone is different when it comes to cleaning frequency, how often the straps are adjusted and cushions replaced etc. In my opinion, this is what you should master next.
For those experienced users and expert commentators, this information will seem very rudimentary. New users however, I’m hoping will find some benefit. The theory behind putting this information in one place is simply to make it handy.
Thanks in advance to all who would like to make comments and suggestions.
Jim
Oh that's right......It is the search box at the top of the page.
Maybe some insight on how to overcome claustrophobia or feelings of suffocation. Or how about how to deal with a doctor that is more interested in your money than your health? I got it, how about dealing with an RT at a DME that thinks that the patient SHOULD be left in the dark and let the "professionals" deal with your apnea. Can you answer me why most DME's only hand out one style mask to newbie's and never let them try different masks? The last I knew, my DME didn't stock the PResmed and Paykel "Magic" Full-Face Nasal Pillow system.
Allen (who got rubbed the wrong way today by his DME)