[Equipment] New diagnoses

[Pfarm]

Yes, that is the model. I was thinking it was too good a deal to pass up. I can’t wait to start with the therapy. Thanks

[Pfarm]

It seems to be true, but just wanted to confirm, are all cpap masks and hoses universal / interchangeable (will work with all machines?) thanks

[Walla Walla]

The masks fit all, but the hoses can be different.

[Pfarm]

Hi Guys - I’m wondering if anyone familiar with the ResMed AirCurve 10 v auto could give me a setting recommendation based on my study scores attached to this post? I went outside of insurance for my machine so they won’t  be involved in setting the machine up...I’m ready to start using it, I just need a little insight on using it effectively. Thanks!

[Walla Walla]

Set your Minimum EPAP at 4cm, Pressure Support at 4cm, and maximum IPAP at 20cm. This will give you a starting range to use for a few days. Once you get your results post them here using sleepyhead and you'll get advice on pressure changes to get your numbers fine tuned. If you didn't get an SD Card you'll need to buy one of those also so you can record the data.

As far as the humidifier settings I'd just put it in auto and adjust for comfort from there.

[Pfarm]

Will do, thanks!

[Pfarm]

Walla - I’ve been trying to get going with my AirCurve 10 and am having nothing but issues and confusion:/ I can’t even run a good mask for test because the force of air that comes through is too much, it seems far too intense, my breathing can’t keep up with test...I’m using the air fit p10 but don’t know if it should be set as a nasal mask or pillows in the machine? I don’t even know if I should have the machine Serb as cpap, s, or v auto...and the only pressure settins I see are ‘Set pressure’ and ‘start pressure’...I don’t see min epap or max ipap

I feel pretty incompetent at this point and that I’m probably not set properly for the fit test, but I really want to get started with this machine to hopefully improve my quality of life, so any information to set me on track would be so greatly appreciated.

[Walla Walla]

To get into the clinic settings hold the big control knob and home button in at the same time until the screen shows clinic menu. You'll be able to set pressures there. The mask type for the P10 is pillows. Also go to the private files section here on apnea board and request the clinic manual. That will help explain a of of the different settings.

[Pfarm]

Thanks, I’m not sure how to get to the private area?

[Pfarm]

Any idea what’s going on with what seems to be a ridiculous amount of air that I can’t keep up with on the machine’s mask fit!