Recommendations for new BIPAP machine

[SarcasticDave94]

The LVEF rate on the echo needs to be over 45% to get the ASV. That number is pretty easy to pass unless your heart is in poor shape, which in that case you'd know already the hearts in a bad way. My first echo to get the ASV in 2017 was 55%. A change to a new cardiac doc last year netted me a new echo and nuclear stress test. LVEF 63% and a new heart condition called PVC. I missed this thread somehow, even so yes the ASV is what you should have been on for a while already. Some past Dr. Dolittle missed the Centrals to point out the easy Obstructive that we all seem to have.

[Shvitzer]

Back again.  Due to the Philips situation, it seems that my supplier (Pacific Pulmonary) and other suppliers in that network, have put a hold on all orders, regardless of manufacturer (and right when I was armed with a prescription from my primary doc for a ResMed Aircurve 10 ASV.).  Since I currently use a Philips System One, and the general wisdom seems to be "stop using the machine", I'm stuck.  IMHO, I anticipate at least several months before Philips straightens this out.  So - I'm now thinking of self-financing an ASV machine.  Sleeprider, you mentioned/suggested a lightly used ResMed ASV from Supplier #2.  You happen to know if that outfit is still in business?  I haven't been able to find them.  If they're gone, any particular suggestions for another reliable vendor?

My primary doc knew little or nothing re Philips situation.  I talked to him, he did some reading, called and said to stop using my Philips machine.  I do that, and I'm toast

On the plus side, had an echo cardio a few months ago.  Report says all OK, including all valves. 
Thanks.

[SarcasticDave94]

Looks like Supplier #2 is still in business. They have several ASV machines showing, used S9, used and new S10.
The words Supplier #2 is a link to the list, click then scroll down to their specific business link.
ResMed S9 VPAP/BIPAP Adapt SV Auto $2199 gently used
S10 AirCurve ASV w/ Heated Humidifier $2999 gently used or $4199 new.
Best to call them to talk specifics on availability and find the hours on specific machines.

[Shvitzer]

Thank you very much, Dave,  for the speedy reply, but I must be missing something.  I don't get how to find Supplier # 2 .  I click on that, and see the supplier list, but have no clue which business link to select. Would appreciate any help.  Thanks.

[Crimson Nape]

When you're in the Supplier List page, continue scrolling down until you see the suppliers, with a number to each one's left.

[Shvitzer]

I think I see the problem now.  I kept thinking that "Supplier # 2" was the official name of a CPAP supply business, but, from what you're telling me, it simply means the link listed with the number "2" next to it

[Shvitzer]

Well - I'm finally back to the group.  I have a sleep study (titration) scheduled for next month.  I've been dodging the sleep lab since the pandemic, but it appears Medicare will no longer fund a machine unless there's a more current sleep study, and my last was about 8 years ago. Since I have complex apnea, I'm hoping to get a prescription for an ASV machine...more specifically, a ResMed Aircurve 10 ASV.  My current machine is an Aircurve 10 VAuto that I self-funded during the pandemic, in order to stop using my Philips "cancer machine".  I've done a bit of checking on the supplier list, and it looks like the Aircurve 10 ASV is discontinued by ResMed.  Wondering what folks on the group might know about the newer/replacement model.  Many thanks.

[Sleeprider]

The Resmed Aircurve 10 ASV is not discontinued. While not in abundant supply, and more expensive than in 2020 when this thread started, there are still ASV machines to be had. As far as I know the Aircurve 11 ASV is not yet released. I would still prefer the more stout construction of the 10 series.

[Gideon]

Medicare wants a diagnostic test.
Rèquest a split study to include an ASV.

[Shvitzer]

Many thanks, Sleeprider and Gideon, for your replies.  Very helpful info as I inch my way towards the sleep lab in June.