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Re: A Few CPAP Machine Questions

Posted by Bird Watcher on April 27, 2006 at 17:04:28:

In Reply to: A Few CPAP Machine Questions posted by Dennis on April 26, 2006 at 13:15:20:

Some of the more easier answers to your post: The C-flex feature on Respironics PAP machines does have a different noise to it, but it is nothing that is too loud or too unusual to get used to. The level of relief is patient adjustable to 3 different levels. I would guess that most people are using levels 1 or 2, since level three is really quite a drop off on the exhale and does not feel natural (at least not to me). The higher your prescription, the more relief may be needed. With a pressure of 10, likely you'd be fine with setting 1 or 2.

ResMed does have a similar feature in the new S8 model. They call theirs 'ERP'. The 'ERP' feature is available only in CPAP mode though. Can't use it in Auto mode like the Remstar. It doesn't mean that the ResMed S8 is a bad machine. ResMed auto-adjusting CPAPs are very good.

Either the Respironics auto-cpaps or the ResMed auto-cpaps can be taken off the auto mode and used as a straight CPAP. You've got a 2 in 1 or a 3 in 1 machine with one of these.

Integrated heated humidifers are a great thing to have and are well work the extra bucks even if you don't require the heat most of the time. Just leave the heat off and you have a cold pass humidifier. They are great to have since everyone sooner or later will have a nasty cold during the dry winter season, and that heat sure helps!

The majority of your other question relate to the clinical setup of the machine. The Respironics Remstar auto and the ResMed S8 have different modes, and of course, can be set to different pressures or limit pressures.

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