Switching to BiPAP

[gary w]

I recently switched from APAP to BiPAP.  My new Resmed F40 mask was great with APAP (0 leaks) but the higher pressures of BiPAP (18/16cm) cause many leaks unless I really tighten to an uncomfortable point.
Is there a better mask for the higher pressures? I need a full mask as I'm a mouth breather.

[Phaleronic]

What mode is your bipap running? Also what are the full pressure settings?

[gary w]

It's a Airsense 11 set in S mode. Pressure is 18 and 16.

[Crimson Nape]

Gary - You may wish to verify if your Resmed 11 displays the model as an "AirCurve". The AirSense series is a regular CPAP, with auto adjusting, whereas the AirCurve series is the more advanced device that is a Bi-Level or other advanced configurations.
- Red

[Big Guy]

I have a ResMed AirFit F20, F30, and an F40. Of the three, the F30 serves me best. Once in a while though, I will change masks for a bit. 

All three seal pretty good for me. I'm a mouth breather and a side sleeper.

[gary w]

Current machine, in question, is the AirCuve 11 VAuto.  My other older machine is the AirSense 10.

[Deborah K.]

If you download Oscar and post a chart we may be better able to help you.

[Phaleronic]

Yes, please install an SD card and upload the data to Oscar or sleepHQ.

[gary w]

Pulmonologist set these pressures.  Originally wanted 18 and 16 but my mask and myself could not take that high of a pressure so I asked to lower it to 15/13 cms.

[SarcasticDave94]

You can get in and control your settings. I do this myself even now. You might be more comfortable in VAuto mode with variable pressures.

As you mention tight mask, that indicates time for a better mask. I can use my VAuto with a Fisher and Paykel Evora Full, a hybrid. Light tension, great seal.