Responding to a PM from the OP
Quote:Hi ,
Thanks again for responding to my post about buying a used Fisher&Paykal.
A friend suggested either ResMed Airsense 10 or Respironic DreamStation.
Are you able to give me an opinion on what I could look for please?
Thanks, Tom.
Tom, I'm posting here because if I misspeak my peers will correct me and others will learn.
As I indicated it is the Opinion of many in this forum that the
ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet or the
ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her is/are the best for treatment.
You have indicated that you want an Auto CPAP previously. The ResMed responds faster to events which will cause Apnea and will adequately respond over a greater range than the Respironics Dream Station Auto CPAP. Both AirSense and DreamStation indicate a range of products, not a single product, and some of them are what we call "Bricks" with no detailed data capability.
It is thru data that we, you, your Doctor are able to see what is going on, and it does mostly come down to we and you. Data gives us the ability to see, on a breath by breath basis if needed what is going on and the ResMed and (free) Sleepyhead software make a great combination. The DreamStation Auto CPAP is an excellent machine but many here feel the AutoSet is better.
I assume that you need to do this without insurance and if so I'll let others respond to the current deals that are available.
There are many links in my signature that contain a great deal of information and I do suggest that you read them.
Please ask any further questions here.
Fred
