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Resmed VPAP question - Alzwell - 04-10-2013 I was supplied a Resmed VPAP S Easy-Breathe model machine yesterday by the DME and which I used for the first time last night. It's not a bad machine; it was quiet and I got used to the rhythm of the inhale-exhale pressures quite soon. I can see some very basic information: including the percentage as to AHIs (2.1), whether or not the mask was okay for leaks (I got a smiley face, which indicates mask was okay as far as leaks were concerned), and how many hours the machine was used. Like I said very basic information. I just read some posts on Resmed VPAP Auto and I'm wondering if I missed the boat accepting this machine. I am especially concerned that I might not be able to download the information via Rescan or Sleepyhead. Did I make a big mistake? If I did, do you think I can rectify it? Gloria RE: Resmed VPAP question - Shastzi - 04-11-2013 I would think that you got a VPAP prescribed for a good reason. (hopefully not that it is more expensive than most) I think someone will have an answer to your software question though. Cheers! RE: Resmed VPAP question - Alzwell - 04-11-2013 (04-11-2013, 09:05 AM)Shastzi Wrote: I would think that you got a VPAP prescribed for a good reason. Thanks for your reply. I was hesitant about having another sleep study done to see whether or not I needed a bi-level machine. My sleep doc deemed that it was necessary, so I did the study. Subsequently I was informed by my sleep doc that I truly needed the VPAP. The nighttime oxygen that I needed with the CPAP (at a constant pressure of 11) was at 2 liters. With the VPAP my inhale pressure is set at 14 and the exhale pressure is at 7 (I think it is 7), and the oxygen requirement was reduced to 1 liter. I really want to be able to have the software so that I can see the details and not just the composite figures. For example, last night I had to readjust my mask numerous times when it started leaking. The smiley face shows up on the machine. I don't know what exactly that means, i.e., where is the tipping point where it changes from smiley to frowny. I hope someone can answer my software question. RE: Resmed VPAP question - Shastzi - 04-11-2013 I use the S9 and it has a "mask fit" function selectable from the front panel. All that does is run up the pressure to maximum setting for a few minutes so you can check for leaks. I would think the VPAP would also have that function as well. Maybe there is a manual or user guide that mentions the best way to check for leaks this way? Hmmm...*checking around* It seems that model has been discontinued. Can anyone else shed some light on this? RE: Resmed VPAP question - SuperSleeper - 04-11-2013 Hi Gloria, welcome to Apnea Board! You can get full data from the S9 VPAP S machine. Per this ResMed Document: Quote: You'll need an SD card reader for your personal computer (usually about $15-20 at most electronics stores). Also, you'll need a copy of the free ResScan software, see here: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-ResScan-4-2-and-3-16-SP1-Software-Download-Link (you must be logged into your forum account to see the above thread). The software will allow you to view a lot of data, including leak rates. If you have less than 24 leaks per minute, the smiley face will be green; more than that it will be red. But the software will give you much more detailed info on that. Hope this helps! RE: Resmed VPAP question - Alzwell - 04-12-2013 Thank you for this information. I will proceed to get an SD reader. |