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Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - wolrab49 - 09-15-2017 I have just changed from a Respironics System 1 APAP to a ResMed Airstart 10 APAP I had no problems with Sleepyhead on my Respironics but it does not read any data other than therapy time from the ResMed I tried ResScan and that says it is an incompatible device I need the compliance data for work Where do I go from here ? Thanks in anticipation Denis RE: Help! - Crimson Nape - 09-15-2017 The Airstart is a brick and doesn't collect detailed sleep data. Also, from what I gather Resmed has discontinued the Airstart. RE: Help! - Gideon - 09-15-2017 The AirStart series is what we call a brick, it does not keep or store detailed data. Rescan should be able to show compliance data. Any chance you can exchange it for a different model. This would be the AirSense 10 AutoSet. (best choice) indicates a full data capable machine that has Sleepyhead software capability and an Auto Mode. These are in general the best available machines Always specify the exact machine you wish, This removes all ambiguities and prevents substitutions. DAW (Dispense as Written) prevents substitutions. General Information on DreamStation Models from Philips Respironics Current acceptable in Production Machines (ResMed and Philips Respironics, the 2 most popular manufactures)
RE: Help! - OpalRose - 09-15-2017 Did you get this from a local DME or supplier? As stated above, the Airstart is what we call a "brick". You will not be able to retrieve any data from this machine. See if you can return the Airstart, and upgrade to a ResMed Airsense 10 AutoSet. This way you can use ResScan to print out compliance reports. RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - Sleeprider - 09-15-2017 Denis, if you bought this on your own, you're stuck. If it was provided under insurance by a DME, they ripped you off with a discontinued cheap machine. Have your doctor change the prescription to Auto CPAP and get a replacement right away. If your doctor is connected to the supplier, he is also a crook. If you can't get it replaced, a new Airsense 10 Autoset is available on Amazon for $459. You can huck the brick through the window of your supplier (don't get caught). Seriously, if this was insured, just return it, inform your insurance, and they won't be reimbursed. RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - wolrab49 - 09-16-2017 Sadly I bought it myself, I have written to the seller because they do say it records compliance data to SD card and I am waiting for a reply I tried to post a link to the item I think you meant at Amazon but being a newbie it won't let me Could you post the link please? If I have to swallow the cost of the machine I will Regards Denis RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - OpalRose - 09-16-2017 Just go to Amazon and search for AirSense 10 AutoSet or if you prefer, DreamStation Auto Cpap. You will find them easily enough. Links to commercial sites are not allowed. RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - wolrab49 - 09-16-2017 Thanks I am going for the Airsense because the two nights I have used the Airstart my AHI has been under 1 and it was never that good with a Respironics machine Denis RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - Sleeprider - 09-16-2017 It's a great choice for comfort and effectiveness. If nothing else, you will have a backup or travel machine. RE: Help! (What to do about my new Airstart!) - trish6hundred - 09-16-2017 Hi wolrab49, WELCOME! to the forum.! Good luck as you continue CPAP therapy and I hope you like the AirScense10 AutoSet. |