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'''<big>Complete before DME visit</big>'''
#Read '''“[[New to Apnea? Helpful tips to ensure success]]”'''#What Machine model do I want?## ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet (or “AutoSet for her” model)## Philips Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine (DSX500x11 on bottom of machine) ## Go to the '''[http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-pressure/change-cpap-pressure-settings-adjusting-your-machine-with-a-clinician-setup-manual CPAP Manuals Page]''' to get instructions (or a manual) that tells you how to get into the "Setup", "Clinician", or "Provider" Mode on your make & model of CPAP. (you wanht to know before you pickup your machine) #Let your doctor know what machine you want. Ask your doctor to write a prescription for the machine you want. #Call DME before you arrive to pick up your machine. Let them know what you are expecting.## What Model are you planning to deliver to me?## I want to try several masks for fitting, is that ok?
'''<big>Complete at DME visit</big>'''
#'''Questions to ask''' ## What is the DME Mask Policy?## How do I get supplies? (masks, cushions, filters, hoses, etc.)## How do I perform the mask leak test. #'''Verify Machine Model received''' ## ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet (or “AutoSet for her” model)## Philips Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine (DSX500x11 on bottom of machine) #'''Verify Total Run Hours''' (should be 0 (typically) to a small fraction of 1 hr (unusual) for a new machine).## Based on info gathered from the '''[http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-pressure/change-cpap-pressure-settings-adjusting-your-machine-with-a-clinician-setup-manual CPAP Manuals Page]''' above enter the "Setup", "Clinician", or "Provider" Mode on your make & model of CPAP.## Once in "Setup", "Clinician", or "Provider" Mode, follow the instructions below to find the total run hours on your CPAP.## How to check run hours on '''ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet (Best Choice), AutoSet for Her (Best Choice)''', Elite, or CPAP ##* Enter '''Settings''' menu / scroll down to '''About''' / '''View Run Hours'''## How to check run hours on Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP, DreamStation CPAP Pro, '''DreamStation Auto CPAP (Best Choice)''', DreamStation BiPAP Pro, DreamStation Auto BiPAP##* Enter the '''Info''' Screen / '''Device Hours''' #'''Mask Trials''' ##Mask fitting and Trials!!! (under pressure on your machine (read '''[[Mask Primer]]''')) This is an opportunity to try masks that you haven't purchased.##* Pillow mask(s) tried (note model(s) and results)##* Nasal mask(s) tried (note model(s) and results)##* Full Face mask(s) tried (note model(s) and results)
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