Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
Greetings all;
I just got my Own APAP this morning:
ResMed S9 APAP
With humidifier, heated tube and ResMed Swift LT for Her - Nasal Pillows System
Woo Hoo!
Some questions for the group:
- Can I use my fleece hose cover on a heated hose? (Hopefully will keep our cat, Vanya, from even TRYING to chew on the hose)
- Can this the APAP be used without the humidifier?
Evpraxia in the Pacific Northwest USA
Diagnosed: 44 AHI when supine, O2 down to 82%
Treated since 20 Sept 2014:: 0.7 AHI, Settings 7-15, EPR on Full Time at Level 3
Better living through CPAP/APAP machines!
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
Evpraxia, well done, you can but it's not necessary, give it a try.
You can use it without the humidifer, the humdifer is mainly for comfort.
I use mine all the time but a friend of mine bought one without a humidifer to save costs and doesn't have any problems.
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
(09-20-2014, 06:23 PM)Evpraxia Wrote: Greetings all;
I just got my Own APAP this morning:
ResMed S9 APAP
With humidifier, heated tube and ResMed Swift LT for Her - Nasal Pillows System
Woo Hoo!
Some questions for the group:
- Can I use my fleece hose cover on a heated hose? (Hopefully will keep our cat, Vanya, from even TRYING to chew on the hose) Not recommended since it will give you unpredictable results that haven't been tested.
- Can this the APAP be used without the humidifier? That's commonly done. I do that all the time since I haven't found that I need to add humidity yet.
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
(09-20-2014, 06:23 PM)Evpraxia Wrote: Greetings all;
I just got my Own APAP this morning:
ResMed S9 APAP
With humidifier, heated tube and ResMed Swift LT for Her - Nasal Pillows System
Woo Hoo!
Some questions for the group:
- Can I use my fleece hose cover on a heated hose? (Hopefully will keep our cat, Vanya, from even TRYING to chew on the hose)
- Can this the APAP be used without the humidifier?
Hi Evpraxia,
CONGRATULATIONS! on the new machine.
To answer your first question, I use a hose cover on my heated hose all the time.
Hang in there for more suggestions and enjoy the new machine.
trish6hundred
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
Congrads on the new machine. Wish you all the best.
Humidity is not a necessity. Mostly for comfort as the others have indicated.
If everyone thinks alike, then someone isn't thinking.
Everyone knows something, together we could know everything.
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
Hi Evpraxia,
Having hose cover should cause no problems. Heated hose will still deliver air at correct temperature.
ResMed web site says;
"Because the system measures temperature at the mask, it will remain at the preferred setting, regardless of changes in ambient temperature or humidity."
Take care,
--- Vaughn
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RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
Great input - thanks folks!
On the possibility of our cat even THINKING about chewing on the hose, I may put some of the No Chew stuff on it; but I am unsure if that would hurt the hose...hummm, better not until I check with the No Chew spray company or ResMed on Monday.
Evpraxia in the Pacific Northwest USA
Diagnosed: 44 AHI when supine, O2 down to 82%
Treated since 20 Sept 2014:: 0.7 AHI, Settings 7-15, EPR on Full Time at Level 3
Better living through CPAP/APAP machines!
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
I can recommend a good quality cat muzzle 
If everyone thinks alike, then someone isn't thinking.
Everyone knows something, together we could know everything.
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
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As the name imply the heated hose (ClimateLine) is heated, insulating cover is not necessary and would interfere with the sensor at the mask end. ResMed does not make a hose cover especially for the climate line, they make cover for the standard hose which a bit shorter than the heated hose. You can use the machine without the humidifier but the heated hose only works with the humidifier attached
09-20-2014, 07:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-20-2014, 07:30 PM by surferdude2.)
RE: Just got my Own APAP - a ResMed S9!
From what Vaughn posted, I'd say you can probably use the cover safely. I always hesitate to OK something that has even the smallest possibility of putting a user at risk of higher temperature or smoke/fume inhalation. If ResMed says it's OK, that's pretty reassuring that it has likely been tested and found safe.
It's up to you. I wouldn't do it but that's just me. YMMV
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