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Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
I suppose it's probable that locating your CPAP closer to the window would have the desired effect. My recent stay in the hospital gave me the "hospital smell" in the mask while using my ASV.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: ResMed Quattro Air Full face mask Humidifier: ResMed ClimateLineAir CPAP Pressure: 11.0 to 20 CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Thank you Mr. Sarcastic! I shall keep that in mind if I ever decide to rearrange the current setup. In the meantime I shall try to be satisfied with the feel of the outside air passing over my head and take a few deep breaths before putting on my mask. Incidentally, last night was one of those rare 'perfect nights': Softly falling rain (which my crappy hearing keeps me from hearing), rumbling thunder in the distance (never close), comfortable temperature, nice breeze from the window behind the head of the bed. Doesn't happen much around here, usually too noisy, lots of wind (and rain), too cold / too warm, etc.
Carl / Tubaman
"We run as fast as we can. To get as far as we can. So that when we finally get there we have that much further to run to get back to where we should have been."
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: ResMed Quattro Air Full face mask Humidifier: ResMed ClimateLineAir CPAP Pressure: 11.0 to 20 CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Hello -- it's been a while!
I have been chugging along without too many disasters, thanks to much help from you folks!
My old (current) pulse oximeter, a CMS50i , is getting so dim I can barely read its display anymore.
I've located two different (new) pulse oximeters online, part numbers FL320 and FL330 from a place (online) in Illinois. Their configurations appear good for sleeping (strap on wrist unit with a thumb/index finger ring sensor that goes around the base of your thumb or index finger). The FL330 appears to be designed for sleeping and for CPAP users (what could be better if it's true?). However, being paranoid as I am, I figured this forum may have somebody familiar with these particular devices and who could advise me if they're worth investing in (they're both kind of expensive).
I'm firmly convinced that a pulse oximeter is a necessary accessory to my CPAP therapy as I am also using oxygen assist (concentrator). I think the CMS50f is still available but I could not find any CMS50i units online (the version I'm currently using). Maybe I haven't looked hard enough. My past experience with a CMS50e and now my CMS50i which both had their displays fade away over time has made me think I should try to find something different with better display life. However, I cannot find any user comments or reviews on/of the FL320 and/or FL330 units online and that scares me.
Thank you in advance for any information you can give me. I hope I haven't violated any forum rules by saying too much about these products.
Carl / Tubaman
"We run as fast as we can. To get as far as we can. So that when we finally get there we have that much further to run to get back to where we should have been."
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: ResMed Quattro Air Full face mask Humidifier: ResMed ClimateLineAir CPAP Pressure: 11.0 to 20 CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Thank you! Now to review their offerings to try to find a unit. I suffer from much lack of motivation these days.
Tubaman / Carl
"We run as fast as we can. To get as far as we can. So that when we finally get there we have that much further to run to get back to where we should have been."
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
Tubaman, glad to see you're still in the fight. Mention how your oxy meter does after you have it for a bit.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: ResMed Quattro Air Full face mask Humidifier: ResMed ClimateLineAir CPAP Pressure: 11.0 to 20 CPAP Software: SleepyHead
03-04-2020, 08:25 PM (This post was last modified: 03-04-2020, 08:27 PM by Tubaman.
Edit Reason: Add information.
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RE: May be Too Late for Me Too
The Wellue %SpO2 pulse oximeter arrived this afternoon (Wednesday, 3/4/2020, by USPS). I ordered it Sunday so delivery was quick.
So far I have reviewed the instructions, installed the AP on my phone (Android 'burner' phone), and downloaded the PC software to my Win7 desktop. I have not used either the AP or the software yet. That remains for later, after I collect some data. It is supposed to be able to hold 4 sleep sessions worth of data. It appears to be designed specifically for sleep data.
I have charged the monitor's battery and am now wearing it (it is running). It visually displays %SpO2 and pulse values, nothing else. The display automatically turns off after a few seconds to save the battery. The values it is currently showing agree quite well with what I get with my older Contec CMS50i pulse oximeter (used since January 2017) -- which display is barely readable anymore.
It seems to be fairly comfortable. I have the device mounted on my left wrist with the probe on my left index finger. I have average sized hands (I think) and it is reasonably comfortable. The probe might take some getting accustomed to as it fits around the base of the finger, not on the fingertip so it shouldn't come off during the night as the Contec occasionally does.
Unlike the CMS50i, I can use my index finger with no problems with the probe attached.
I will post more information after 1, or more, nights using the new oximeter. If you're interested, 'stay tuned'.
Tubaman/Carl
"We run as fast as we can. To get as far as we can. So that when we finally get there we have that much further to run to get back to where we should have been."
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
It's progress there just to get the oximeter Carl. best wishes on making some successful strides
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
