RE: RESMED "AIRSTART" 10
So a newbie here, i am just getting into this, i have been using a loaner machine from my dad, we have it set to my prescription, but i am looking to purchase my own equipment with a humidifier and i ran across this AirStart 10 unit. I am paying completely out of pocket, so cost is a concern. I don't have to have all the extras, i just want a machine that gives me humid air and does not take up all of my night stand. However, i do want the ability to change my settings as needed. I am currently using an EVO RemRest 903 with a Comfort Gell Blue Nasal Mask, but changing to the . I have the Tech manuals for it, but want to know if we can get the Tech Manuals for the AirStart.
On a side note, what are the advantages of having the features this model does not.
auto ramp (don't use now feel like i am suffocating)
Smart Start(what is this)
Remote Assist(what is this for)
Myair (what is this)
SleepyHead (what does this software offer)
Thanks,
RE: RESMED "AIRSTART" 10
Thank you i will keep looking
RE: RESMED "AIRSTART" 10
I think you are being a little harsh here. It appears to be the innards of an Airsense without the wifi module. The SD card contains the same air sense data and should work perfectly well with Sleepyhead. This may be a great option for anyone who is paying for the machine themselves without insurance support. MyAir is cute but not mandatory to treatment. try the machine before canning it. Its half the price of the equivalent CPAP or Auto versions of the AirSense.
RE: RESMED "AIRSTART" 10
I clearly spoke too soon. My DME tells me these two new machines are cut down versions of the of the air sense. If that is true then the CPAP version is as you say a brick. The AUTO on the other hand may just may have useful information recorded.
I guess we will have to wait and see as they enter the field. Interestingly it seems this "new" machine is only available in the US at present and not even mentioned on the Resmed site. So tough to get accurate info about at present.
RE: RESMED "AIRSTART" 10
Let's just say I don't want to be the one issued one of these machines so the DME can pocket the difference. If a person's finances require a budget machine, that's different, but I really think these are out there so the big DMEs can profit by issuing a basic machine that meets the prescription, and supplies minimal compliance data. Unfortunately, there are a lot of "professionals" out there that do not want patients to have access to therapy data. The specification I quoted above i for the auto version, so don't look for anything useful on the SD card.