RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
(05-28-2020, 07:22 PM)elliotg Wrote: I have seen this discussion and would like to try one of the older "Loud Air" elbows. However, I am at a loss as to where I can get one. The various outlets that sell CPAP equipment here in Australia only seem to advertise the current version!
I searched for sku ResMed | 63476 and found it at an ozzie outlet North Lakes. Is that what you are looking for?
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RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
I got mine off ebay USA. I checked ebay Australia and there are a couple of sellers posting pictures of the old style elbow. Just search for "f20 elbow"
RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
(05-28-2020, 10:40 PM)GuyScharf Wrote: (05-06-2020, 07:56 AM)jaswilliams Wrote: I personally have low tidal volume when asleep a MED value of 360 but its also coupled with a fairly high RR of 17 so my minute vent is 6.38 which is reasonable for my size.
How do you determine what minute vent rate is "reasonable" for one's size, and what measures of size?
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RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
5-7 is the “normal” range.
Smaller people closer to 5, bigger closer to 7.
CPAPs aren’t very accurate at reading it as leaks affect the result.
RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
(05-29-2020, 08:35 AM)sosotired Wrote: I got mine off ebay USA. I checked ebay Australia and there are a couple of sellers posting pictures of the old style elbow. Just search for "f20 elbow"
Yes. I got one on eBay here in Australia
RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
(05-28-2020, 07:22 PM)elliotg Wrote: I have seen this discussion and would like to try one of the older "Loud Air" elbows. However, I am at a loss as to where I can get one. The various outlets that sell CPAP equipment here in Australia only seem to advertise the current version!
Hi elliotg,
I bought an older version of the elbow ( which I use on my F30 mask) last year from CPAPClinc, may be worth a try there.
RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
FWIW if you can't get the older type elbow, just use needle nose pliers to remove the white packing. Optional is to remove that opaque diffuser.
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RE: Tidal Volume and mask type
If you are interested in the flow rate of the quiet air diffuser look at my post about 1/3 down on the page. I measured the flow with water and you can draw your own conclusions.
http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...#pid368023
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