[Equipment] Can I get a machine before my sleep study?

[dguzzi]

They are putting me off for a month to get my study done. I would like to get some sleep!
I know you usually need a prescription but is there a way to find something in the meantime?

New here so help me get things right if I go off track.

[Walla Walla]

Try Amazon or Craigslist.

[dguzzi]

        Yes, there is a Resmed Airsense 10 nearby, but don't know how to sanitize it. Is it worth 375$ ?  
Ad says only used a few hours.

[Sleeprider]

The flow generator does not need sanitized except for a wipe on the outer case. Get a new hose filter and mask. Clean the humidifier tray and you're done.

[dguzzi]

Ok thanks, I'll do some reading here before I jump into it.
Just wonder about the value, it seems recommended.
How do I tell if its an old model(outdated)?

[Walla Walla]

You don't want the machine in the picture. It's a CPAP fixed pressures only. What you want is a Autoset. They will adjust the pressures as needed, something a fixed pressure machine can't do.

[Gideon]

iT'S worse than what Walla Walla says, It's a BRICK.  DO NOT GET THOSE MACHINES!!!!

• ResMed AirSense™ 10 CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ (37015, 37203) (Lack of full data capability)
  

[Gideon]

Ask your Doctor if he can Auto-Titrate you with a ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet with Heated Hose and can he expedite you getting the machine!
That is one way to completely skip that month plus wait. 

Read the links in my signature.
Especially

• New to Apnea A what to expect and a bunch of important articles about Apnea, including the 2 below.
  
• Dealing with the DME They are typically who you will get your machine from, it isn't always easy
  
• Mask Primer Masks tend to be a hard part of treatment because they are so personal.  Your facial structure is different than any of us.
  

Fred

[dguzzi]

Thank you! I was concerned about the "brick" aspect.  I won't buy it.  Still reading the site, thank you again!

[Sleeprider]

Good catch Walla. I did not look at the images.

The Autoset i what you want, and avoid the CPAP no matter what. Any used machine has a non-resettable hour meter. Get the manual to know how to access it, but it is in the clinical menu "About" and it's called "run hours".