08-07-2019, 07:28 PM
new CPAP machine
I got my first Cpap machine today (Respironics Dreamstation auto a-flex). is it a good machine?
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buggy285
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DeepBreathing
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08-07-2019, 08:30 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
(08-07-2019, 07:28 PM)buggy285 Wrote: I got my first Cpap machine today (Respironics Dreamstation auto a-flex). is it a good machine? If you have plain vanilla obstructive sleep apnea, then yes - it's a good machine. Perhaps not as good as the equivalent Resmed AutoSet but it will definitely get the job done. Typically Philips machines respond a little slower than Resmed, so your minimum pressure may need to be set a bit higher. Once you have a few nights under your belt, upload some OSCAR daily screenshots and we'll be able to comment in more detail. Download OSCAR: https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/ Oscar help system: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...OSCAR_Help Organise your screenshots for maximum utility: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ganization Upload image files to Apnea Board: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...pnea_Board
OpalRose
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08-07-2019, 09:12 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
Don’t forget to order the Clinicians Manual for your new machine if you haven’t already done so.
https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p...tup-manual
OpalRose
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buggy285
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08-07-2019, 09:24 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
Thanks for the input. I will order the clinician manual.
buggy285
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Crimson Nape
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08-08-2019, 03:35 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
No, OSCAR doesn't possess any communication capability.
Crimson Nape
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buggy285
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Machine: ResMed Airsense 11 Autoset
08-08-2019, 03:48 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
that kinda sucks... would be nice to be able to wirelessly read the data from my CPAP as it has built in Bluetooth. so far all ive been able to find that uses Bluetooth is DreamMapper.
buggy285
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08-08-2019, 05:20 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
also how do I get my machine to show more information than just "therapy hours" on the "my info" screen?
captainsteubing
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08-08-2019, 05:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-08-2019, 05:27 PM by captainsteubing.)
RE: new CPAP machine
I haven't read the Clinicians Manual for the Dreamstation myself, but I wonder if it may have a setting that is described in the manual that can be changed to give the detail you're looking for.
The ResMed AirSense 10 has a setting that I learned about in the Clinicians Manual that makes it display a lot more information on the screen.
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buggy285
Posts: 28 Threads: 6 Joined: Jul 2019
Machine: ResMed Airsense 11 Autoset
08-08-2019, 05:37 PM
RE: new CPAP machine
im a bit cautious of using the clinician menu as its a new machine and i have to go through the compliance period for my insurance to cover the cost of the machine. the last thing I need is the DME, dr., or insurance to get upset over me changing settings. I will ask my dr. to adjust the setting when i go in for an appointment.
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