RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Look at the front of your unit as shown in this pic:
[should say "AutoSet, AutoSet for Her, Elite or CPAP"]
All will be fully data capable except CPAP.
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Thank you - I see I have the AutoSet. I found the SD card slot - Now to get an SD card!
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Any SD card from 2GB up to 32 GB. Must be in your Cpap while you sleep.
When you're ready, start a new thread in the Main Forum, titled something like: Abletree's Therapy Thread and post a Screenshot of your data. Use the F12 key to take that screenshot.
Follow the links below in my signature line to guide you.
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Why thank you OpalRose! I will do just as you suggest as soon as I get my card in my machine. I'm grateful for your guidance
10-31-2021, 04:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-31-2021, 04:44 PM by pholynyk.)
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
The model name is found on the lower right corner of the machine, beside the water tank.
AirSense 10 CPAP - fixed pressure, no usable data
AirSense 10 Elite - fixed pressure, full data
AirSense 10 Autoset - adjustable pressure, full data
AirSense 10 Autoset for Her - adjustable pressure, additional algorithm, full data
At the current moment, I believe the AirSense 11 Autoset is the only 11-series available, and it includes the 'for Her' algorithm
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RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Thank you for your reply. I believe you are correct. I chose the AutoSet 10 instead of the 11 for a few reasons. I have 1 year to be able to switch out my machine - who knows - I may even end up with a bipap after my followup with the doctor - or I might go for the 11 after it has been vetted by the public
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Hello OpalRose! - I have just posted my "
Abletree's Therapy Thread " on the main board with my sleep study and details. Thank you for this suggestion
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
When getting a new machine, is it possible to order one that has never been opened? I am capable of setting it myself. How do I ask for that?
Yes I know it’s been touched in the factory, I’d just like as few hands on it as possible and I remember how my DME rep touched mine all over and set it on a pile of stuff as he entered the room and fiddled with stuff and picked it up again while he titrated it. And touched it after using his pen (which my mother jokingly has called a “flu stick” all my life, I was born with a poor immune system so we learned to avoid everything in flu season).
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Hello! I am looking for some basic advice. My old diagnosis of only obstructive had me on a dreamstation that was recalled. New sleep test, new diagnosis of central AND obstructive sleep apnea. What machine do I need? My doc sent me over to the supplier to get set up with a Resmed ASV. When I got there, the technician said in her training, she was taught that Complex sleep apnea required a machine with a “back up rate”. She said the blowing air alone would not force me to breathe when I stop. I have been waiting 10 months with NO MACHINE to get correct one for my new diagnosis. So I refused the Resmed ASV, hoping to research to find what I really need. My doc office was really angry that technician told me that. Doc office said I do not need a backup rate. So what is true? I am on Medicare now and fear they will never get me another machine so I don’t want to accept the wrong thing now. The assistant at doc office said machines are so hard to get now I might wait a year. Are they trying to make me accept less than what I need because of the shortage? My apnea score is high, >50.
RE: CPAP Machine Choices - read this before you accept a new machine
Having a backup rate means to supply PS, pressure AFTER an event occurs and you don't breathe within the rate specified by that parameter.
ASV works by applying PS as needed on the very same breath that is the problem when your volume goes down a little.
Get the ASV, no question in my mind.
By the Tech description the backup rate will not ever work because all it ever does is produce a puff of air. That is totally false
