Dreamstation CPAP but no AHI information?

[jeffng]

Hi,

I am in Canada and was on a free trial using a dreamstation machine. It had information like AHI, mask leak etc. I thought I could get an APAP machine but they said because the prescription says CPAP, OHIP (health insurance provided by government) would only cover a CPAP machine. Anyways, I decided to stay with the dreamstation but noticed that it doesn't have all the information that was on the free trial. I found out there was a clinical menu but still no way for me to display AHI.  

Is there any ways to display this info? If not, is there a way to update the firmware so I can see this info?

Thanks.

[OpalRose]

Depends what model you have.

The DreamStation Pro will be able to give you complete data, but if you were given a
DreamStation Cpap, then this model cannot give you any data.  It is what we call a “Brick.”

Check here to see what DreamStation you have.
https://www.apneaboard.com/cpap-machine-...espironics

https://www.apneaboard.com/dreamstation-...structions

You can order a Clinicians manual here:
https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p...tup-manual

Firmware updates are found in the Private Files and Links Forum.

[Gideon]

OHIP (if that is Ontario) lists ResMed Airsense 10 AutoSet for Her (incorrectly) as a CPAP. That is the CPAP that you want to get!!!.

[jeffng]

So my model says CAX200. I guess that's just a regular CPAP machine.  Are you saying there's no hardware to collect any data? Or is the firmware on the device limiting the data collection?

Will applying a firmware actually unlock some of the features or am I out of luck?

Thanks.

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Well my provider told me the ResMed Autoset for HER cannot be provided to me unless my presecription said APAP.  Now I'm not sure what to believe.

[Crimson Nape]

This is a snippet taken from the Apnea Board Wiki:
Not recommended (Compliance-only data capability) - Dreamstation CPAP (DSx200)
Note: The CA in the model number is for Canadian model. The model you have is also referred to as a "brick". Meaning it is unable to report detailed sleep data.

You may wish to review different machine and how they compare:
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ne_choices

[jeffng]

Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of these differences before. The provider gave me a free trial machine that showed AHI levels on the machine and now I have a machine that looks the same but doesn't.  The problem now is that I already purchased his machine and they submitted part of the fee to the government.  I just called them and said why didn't I get the same machine as the one on free trial and they said that's a more expensive package.  I just called the Assisted Device Program and they told me if the machine is listed for CPAP, they should cover it at the $860CDN price.  I then called back my provider and they are being snarky with me now saying I chose this package but they will have a manager call me either today or Monday.

Thanks

[Gideon]

Ok Jeff,

They did NOT deliver what you thought so stay squeaky, The machine you want is the "ResMed Airsense 10 AutoSet for Her" As I said the Ontario Health System says in their list that this is a "CPAP" and of all your choices as CPAP, without question, this is THE one that you want to get. It is IMHO the best APAP out there.