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May 3, 2017=== Travel Compliance Letters ===
To whom it may concern, ResMed respiratory assistive devices ::Download the above letter(ventilators, respirators, and CPAP machiness) are medical devicesprescribed for use on or by the order of a physician and are cleared for sale by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration, a branch of the Federal Government of the United States of America, and the AustralianTherapeutics Goods Administration. The devices do not contain any parts or materials known to cause or interfere with the safe operation of acommercial aircraft. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule, “Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability in AirTravel” (73 FR 27614 which updates Title 14 CFR Part 382), effective May 13, 2009, provides important newrequirements for the accommodation of passengers with respiratory assistive devices. Specifically, respiratory assistive devices may be used on board an aircraft, without further testing by the carrier,provided they have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in accordance with the current version ofRTCA/DO-160, Section 21, Category M. ResMed has successfully completed testing for the respiratory assistive devices described in this letter. Thedevices listed below comply with RTCA/DO-160G, Section 21, Category M, and are considered FAAcompliant. This information may be engraved on the device or a sticker label applied to the device; eithermethod for identifying FAA compliance is acceptable and in accordance with DOT regulations.
→Obtaining medical records
=== Obtaining medical records ===
:: Obtaining your records can help you greatly. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Under HIPAA, patients have certain rights to their own medical records ( <u>'''[https://www.privacyrights.org/consumer-guides/hipaa-privacy-rule-patients-rights HIPPA Privacy Rule & Patients' rights]'''</u> ) These rights include the right to obtain a copy of your Sleep study/studies, titration records and prescription(s). Obtaining a copy of these items can help patients form a greater understanding of their condition and may help avoid a repeat sleep study or titration.
:: For our Australian readers. <u>[http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/qupp-benefits-and-risks-for-consumers-of-pathology-testing~qupp-what-should-i-know qupp-benefits-and-risks-for-consumers-of-pathology-testing~qupp-what-should-i-know]</u>
=== <u>[[Prescription - CPAP - APAP - BIPAP]]</u> ===
=== <u>[[CPAP Machine Choices]]</u> - read this before accepting a new machine ===
:: Patients are encouraged to avoid getting "stuck" with a "dumb brick" CPAP machine (a CPAP that is not fully data-capable).<br />
:: To avoid being "fooled" by a greedy Durable Medical Equipment ([[Durable medical equipment (DME)|DME]]) provider, patients should read the "<u>'''[[Archangle:Machine Choices|Archangle's Machine Choiceschoices]]'''</u>" (a wiki Wiki article written by Advisory Member "Archangle").
:: By obtaining a data-capable CPAP machine, the patient and doctor can monitor the effectiveness of CPAP treatment on an ongoing basis.
:: Using Free PC Software along with a data-capable CPAP machine will enable doctor & patient to monitor and chart the effectiveness of CPAP treatment. Go to Apnea Board's <u>'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Forum-Private-Files-and-Links Private Files & Links]'''</u> area to learn how to obtain free PC software for CPAP machines. It's necessary to <u>'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/member.php?action=register register for a free forum account]'''</u> to access that area.
=== The Benefits of Automatic CPAP Machines ===
::'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/APAP.htm Article - The benefits of Automatic CPAP Machines]'''
=== Dealing with a DME ===
::read this Wiki article '''[[Dealing with a DME]]''' == ResMed Travel Compliance Letter == [http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/images/f/fc/Travel-Compliance-Letter.pdf ResMed Travel Compliance Letter] Download the above letter for use.
::'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/images/1/13/DreamStation_EU_Travel-Compliance-Letter.pdf PR Dreamstation EU 2016 Travel Compliance Letter for ]'''::'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/images/0/02/Systen_One_EU_Travel-Compliance-Letter.pdf PR System One 60 Series EU 2016 Travel Compliance Letter]'''::'''[http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/images/f/fc/Travel-Compliance-Letter.pdf ResMed Therapy Devices2017 Travel Compliance Letter]'''
=== Help with posting a forum message ===
:: * Include a screenshot of daily '''[[SleepyHead]]''' charts. The charts provide solid data that is used to help spot issues and form a strategy to maximize CPAP therapy settings.
:: * Members should include other pertinent information, such how they feel physically or what is giving them the greatest difficulty,
=== Managing Expectations ===
:: New users of CPAP often ask on the forum, "When will I start to feel better", or I don't feel that rush of energy I was expecting". CPAP or bilevel is a treatment for sleep disordered breathing that can cause arousals and prevent restorative sleep. The objective of treatment is to minimize those respiratory disturbances to allow "normal" sleep. This means sleeping long enough and without excessive arousals to allow normal waking function. You should not feel sick any more, or fall asleep inappropriately while driving or going about daily routines.
:: The expectation of a euphoric rush is over-stated or even feeling great, may be unrealistic. The majority of people using CPAP feel "functional" or perhaps normal. That first good sleep after years of deprivation can feel manic, but it eventually settles down to a normal life where your sleep is like everyone else's. How many people without apnea rave about having great sleep? New users should expect it to take time (weeks or months) to heal from years of sleep disruption, and they should expect to feel "normal". Feelings of chronic fatigue may be related to other health or lifestyle issues, rather than the therapy. Continued feelings of fatigue may require medical assessment of health, hormone levels, medications, exercise, weight, or many other issues. Recognize CPAP therapy is a tool to solve a particular set of problems, but may not result in feeling rejuvenated.
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