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Re: DME

Posted by sleepylady on February 22, 2006 at 12:02:07:

In Reply to: Re: DME posted by learningaboutSA on February 22, 2006 at 08:32:10:

Don't feel dumb in asking questions. The only stupid question is the one not asked. Besides we all started where you are and didn't know so don't let it bug you.

A DME is a Durable Medical Equipment provider. Basically the place you're going to go to so you can get your CPAP, masks, and miscellaneous equipment.

Titrated means when you had your sleep study done it was split into to parts. The first part was when they monitored you to see if you had sleep apnea and the extent. The second part is considered the titration. This is when they hooked you up to a cpap, strapped a mask on your face, and then found the optimum pressure you need to keep your airway open and have the lowest apneas and hypopneas.

Call the place you will be dealing with. Some DME's bring the CPAP and equipment to your home. I personally went to the office. That way I was able to try on a lot of different masks. Be sure to ask them if you get to try the mask for a couple of days and if it doesn't work can you try another one.

Yes they have to set the pressure on the machine. They won't give you a manual to show you how to set it.

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