Which machine provides the most recorded information

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Tue May 16, 2006 6:05 pm

I'm trying to be more self-monitoring, as I get too many mixed interpretations from different labs.

What xPAP machine(s) would provide me with the most information during my sleep?
I have PLMD also, and low oxygen levels.

Thank you!

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Tue May 16, 2006 7:05 pm

One very useful home machine is the Resmed S7 with a 'reslink' module.

The reslink module includes facilities for measuring pulse rate and SpO2 sat (a built in Pulse Oximeter). But, the reslink module is expensive ($960 last time I looked).

I think it works with the S8 range but I am not sure.

RG swears by the PB machines with silverlining so they are worth a look.

Most folk seem to go for the Remstar (AUTO, PRO, Bipap Pro, Bipap AUTO) and seem pretty happy with the data they get.

I can't vouch for the accuracy of the data a particular machine reports, but in essence the data is relative to an individual and thus trend data is the really useful information that many of these machines can provide.

DSM

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ozij · Post by **ozij** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:51 am

Have you used the infor collected by your Pro 2?
Like most xPAPs, it does not monitor EEG, leg movements, or Oxygen saturation - but it collects everything the Respironics Remstars do.

You need a card reader, and software to monitor you own therapy on the Remstar Pro 2 - You might want to consider buyting them before you buy a new machine.

O.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:13 pm

ozij wrote:Have you used the infor collected by your Pro 2?
Like most xPAPs, it does not monitor EEG, leg movements, or Oxygen saturation - but it collects everything the Respironics Remstars do.

You need a card reader, and software to monitor you own therapy on the Remstar Pro 2 - You might want to consider buyting them before you buy a new machine.

O.

O,

I believe she's only got the (plain) Pro model....and consequently is looking for something that'll give her more information. (Kathleen, correct me if I'm wrong)

Kathleen,

I think either the REMstar Pro 2 model or the REMstar Auto would be my suggestions. With the Auto, it can always be run in straight CPAP mode if you choose.

Best wishes,

Den

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:03 pm

Wulfman wrote:Kathleen,

I think either the REMstar Pro 2 model or the REMstar Auto would be my suggestions. With the Auto, it can always be run in straight CPAP mode if you choose.

Best wishes,

I was going by her profile, which does say Pro 2 - I must have missed something.

O.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:34 pm

O,

No, you didn't miss anything.....it's just that Kathleen and I exchanged some e-mails recently and she indicated that she had the Pro (plain).

I don't know if the plain Pro is available anymore to use in the profile.

Den

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:36 pm

I just checked......the (plain) Pro model is not available for the profile.

Den

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:08 pm

Well, that figures... Thanks for checking, I was just going to do it myself...

O.

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:17 pm

Hey, everyone, stay tuned for today's SAGA.!!!!!!!

the page timed out while posting it, so will do in a new post and let you know. It's GOOD NEWS.

I'm doing "you-know-what" to the local DME!!!

LOVE YOU ALL! Kathleen
...gotta feed the animal (hubby) - stay tuned!

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:38 pm

Offerocker wrote:
I'm doing "you-know-what" to the local DME!!!

We all love THOSE kind of stories.....

Den

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Wed May 17, 2006 3:51 pm

It felt GREAAAAT !! see my new post: Free at Last, Free at Last (of incompetent 'help', aka idiot DME rep)

I'm ready to B I T E, but am too relieved.

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