After CPAP (ResMed AirSesnse 11- not working) and an in-lab sleep study my doctor has diagnosed me with Central Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and prescribed VPAP and ASV.
I didn't want to endure the long wait for the DME company to get a machine (8-12 weeks just to schedule an appt) so I tried to order a refurbished unit on my own.
When I asked my doctor for the model #- he pointed me to the model at this website:[DME Link Removed]Supplier #3 -Search for AirCurve 10 ASV VPAP with heated Tubing
I thought that I found the same model number (as long as I add the heated tubing) refurbished, here: [DME Link Removed]Supplier #10 Search for Refurbished ASV.
When I e-mailed my doctor, he said, he was not 100% sure that they were the same machine, because the machine at the refurbished website says "Bi-Level" and I need "VPAP". However, the folks who support the refurbished site, say that this is indeed the same machine, and that "VPAP" is just ResMed's name for "Bi-PAP/Bi-Level") and linked the following website: https://www.resmed.com/en-us/sleep-apnea...-and-cpap/.
The SKU on the site is 37215 (on the refurbished site) and 37216 (on the new site - that dr. suggested) - I am hoping the only difference is the included heated tubing.
Can anyone help clarify for me? The refurbished machine comes tomorrow- and I don't want to accept it if it is indeed the wrong machine.
Please advise! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Best,
sleepywex
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