waiting for the Hybrid

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:56 pm

This interface looks very interesting, particularly in its ability to function as an oral interface without the need for the cumbersome FF. Also of interest is its usefulness for those folks that have some mouth breathing problems but like the nasal/sinus blast pillows provide.

My one question would be about side sleeping. It looks like it sticks out quite a bit and the interface connections might dig in and push the mask around on some of us side sleepers. I'll be interested in hearing how it works for side sleeping. It may be just in time for allergy season this fall which is the time I may be most confronted with a need for a FF.

David

tooly125 · Post by **tooly125** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:43 pm

mrammell wrote:Tooly, What new gel mask are you referring to? I'm struggling with mine.
Thanks

viewtopic.php?t=9462

Follow this link to a thread about the mojo gel mask I'm still waiting for reviews before I buy I have already bought three FF masks over a three
month period all out of pocket so now I'm torn between the hybred or the mojo gel

maskjkie,

By chance do you have any facial hair?(no offence meant if your female)

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:17 am

Just thought you all would like to know: I e.mailed the mfg of this device and was advised the suggested retail price on the Hybrid mask is $209.00.

Minerva

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:33 am

Also, here is the URL for the mask:

http://www.hudsonrci.com/Products/produ ... subcat=185

Dereck Pulmonary · Post by **Dereck Pulmonary** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:30 am

Of course Hudson RCI would not know They are not the manufacturing arm Teleflex is

MandoJohnny · Post by **MandoJohnny** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:03 am

Of course Hudson RCI would not know They are not the manufacturing arm Teleflex is

According to the Hudson website, Hudson is the manufacturer. Teleflex International is the parent company and Teleflex Medical is a distribution company, mostly for surgical products. Hudson is the respiratory products company and the new mask is listed on Hudson's website. So they ought to know about. It is thier product.

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:06 am

Put my pre-order in at CPAP.com. $180 but better than the $209 list price. says it will ship 6/26. Will let you know how it goes.

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:34 pm

My question on this thing is, I haven't yet seen a pic with headgear attached. It describes the headgear as having 5 points of adjustability -- I'm guessing the four points where it hooks to the mask plus the back?

Also, they're calling the lower bit a 'chin flap', but it doesn't look very 'flappy' to me -- looks like it just fits over the mouth and seals around it... wish I had $180 bucks to spring for one.

M.

Healthnut · Post by **Healthnut** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:59 pm

Is CPAP.com taking pre orders ?

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:52 pm

minerva wrote:My question on this thing is, I haven't yet seen a pic with headgear attached. It describes the headgear as having 5 points of adjustability -- I'm guessing the four points where it hooks to the mask plus the back?

Also, they're calling the lower bit a 'chin flap', but it doesn't look very 'flappy' to me -- looks like it just fits over the mouth and seals around it... wish I had $180 bucks to spring for one.

M.

Check out the video referenced above in this thread and all your questions will be answered. Except how to break loose $180 from the family budget.

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:15 pm

CPAP.com is taking pre-orders and they have the videos which show the headgear and how to adjust it. Just type hybrid in the search box at CPAP.com.

Zook · Post by **Zook** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:05 am

Mikemoran, do you know if CPAP.com takes insurance or is it cash only? I called my local outlet and although they have nasal aire II, they do not have any new Hudson CPAP masks at all. All I got was a "we'll look into it for you".

Where is the fellow that was able to con a free sample by saying he was a doctor? why does he not give us a little feedback ?

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:53 am

Zook,

Check out billmyinsurance.com and see if they can help you with re-imbursement. I went out of pocket because I am a mask junkie and Kaiser won't support my habit

lurker · Post by **lurker** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:15 pm

anyone tried this mask with facial hair?

maskjkie · Post by **maskjkie** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:31 pm

I have light beard, it works for me. There is a little leak if the lower straps are not tightened enough but I got it to work.

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Additional Comments: Started CPAP June 14, 2006, pressure set at 8.0