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05-17-2023, 08:28 AM (This post was last modified: 05-17-2023, 08:29 AM by sammiller.)
Does a new cpap require reinstall?
I got a new cpap machine from my health provider and need to set up OSCAR for it. I tried searching everything including wiki for how to do this, and couldn't find anything on it. So it begs questions:
1. Can OSCAR handle two different machines (in case I have to use the old one)?
2. Do I have to uninstall the software and reinstall it for the new machine?
3. If I don't have to uninstall (and OSCAR can't handle 2 machines), how do I convert to the new machine?
All the instructions seem to be geared only to new users and initial installers. Am I missing something?
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There is no one more concerned about your health than you.
If the 2 machine are the same make and model, you can use the same profile. If they are not, then it is best to set up a new profile.
Since CPAPs personalize an SD card to one CPAP's serial number, prior to use, your options are:
> use a different card
> delete all data on the old card
> format the old card
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I presume you mean a new profile in OSCAR. I added a profile in OSCAR, but I don't see how to set up the new cpap. It doesn't appear that HELP covers this. Can you give me a tip?
(the machine is a new brand)
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There is no one more concerned about your health than you.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Thanks, this was helpful, as I was unaware it was this easy.
Unfortunately, I have one of those machines that doesn't give any detailed data for daily charts (see attached). I guess this is what I can expect from the ResMed AirSense 11?
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There is no one more concerned about your health than you.
I got my question answered. I guess I should have attached a pic to give a context of what I was talking about (see attached). The model etc was blank. I didn't know to just input the data and it would automatically fill in the blanks.
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There is no one more concerned about your health than you.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.