HI all Sue has finally had a sleep test and has been recommended she get a CPAP machine I have toured the internet and used the search button up top here, it would seem that the resmed brand is popular with GNs, now these things are not exactly a dime a dozen and GNs are known for savy shopping, when it comes to our health quality is more important than the price and as such it is also to us, so price not being a concern is the resmed the best way to go ?.
any pointers form users would be nice to add to our deliberations
or point us to other Cpap sites for further info.
Thanks
woody
dabbler said
08:47 PM Oct 15, 2017
Mrs dabbler uses a F&P Icon+ Auto. If it goes travelling it is used in an inverter but you can buy an optional rechargeable battery. Her experience is mask type and fitting method is more important than make/model.
JackoFJR said
09:02 PM Oct 15, 2017
I have a Philips Respironics it's a 12volt , no inverter needed , all machines do the same thing getting the right mask for you is the most important , I use a swift nasal pillows .
hako said
10:02 PM Oct 15, 2017
Not directly answering your question but there are always quite a few 2nd hand quality units for sale on Gumtree if you were inclined that way.
Good Luck.
Woody n Sue said
10:07 PM Oct 15, 2017
Thanks guys you make a good point we hadn't considered the mask as the # 1 consideration .
Woody
aussie_paul said
11:32 PM Oct 15, 2017
www.cpap.com I have Philips Respironics machine and use the appropriate 12v lead. I was using a Respironics nasal pillow mask but now use Resmed AirFit N20 Nasal CPAP Mask. Less leaks and much better results. My pressure setting is 15. Difficult to get good sealing with nasal pillows over a 10 setting.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 16th of October 2017 12:24:35 PM
Eaglemax said
11:53 AM Oct 16, 2017
I use a Devilbiss auto. Its 12v with home 240v. This is my 3rd and the best of all.
Shrek said
06:01 PM Oct 16, 2017
Hi Woody n Sue,
Both my wife and I use CPAP's in the van and we have been on the road for the past 9 months.
We have Resmed S9 machines which have been very reliable, both running on 240v supplied by a Projector 300 watt Pure Sine Wave invertor. They run approx 8-9 hrs per night with very little power consumption. All in all, we are very happy with them.
As JackoFJR said, all machines doe the same thing, more or less, but the the correct mask and fit is the most important thing. If the fit is not correct, it will compromise the treatment of the condition.
Regards SHREK
Apnea sufferer for the last 25 years.
Woody n Sue said
09:25 PM Oct 16, 2017
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and experiences they are much appreciated .
Woody n Sue
JackoFJR said
10:03 PM Oct 16, 2017
The mask I use has been discontinued, I actually have 2 of them , I needed a new head strap there wasn't any availa here in Aussie , I got two new head straps and a complete mask from the US .
Rip and Rosie said
09:03 AM Oct 17, 2017
I use a Dreamstation, with a 12 volt power lead in the van.
The machines are pretty much all doing the same job....blow air, maintain pressure and record data. You can buy cheap machine without the humidifier ...my advice is don't. You can buy cheap machines which don't record data.... again my advice is don't.
I 100% agree with everyone saying the mask is most important......try before you buy as no mask suits everyone. I tried about 5 or 6 before I parted with my $$$
BruDi said
12:12 PM Oct 17, 2017
Bruce has used a Resmed machine and humidifier for at least 7 year. It has never broken down although he has had to get a new mask and headstrap at least twice I think. It runs well on 240 and just as well on 12 volt. We bought an appropriate pure sinewave inverter but he never uses it now as he has found the 12 volt converter does the job and uses very little battery power.
As the person who sleeps next to it I find it is quiet.
Di
Osh said
09:33 AM Oct 19, 2017
Hi
I have a Devilbiss auto cube with nasal mask works for me and not as dear wife gets a good night sleep Regards Allan & Carol
Woody n Sue said
07:35 AM Oct 20, 2017
Thanks again fellow GNS we will be checking them out next week in Mildura
Woody n sue
brickies said
08:47 AM Oct 20, 2017
Cpap machine are like tugs everyone like different ones so you have to bit your own bullet .
HI all Sue has finally had a sleep test and has been recommended she get a CPAP machine I have toured the internet and used the search button up top here, it would seem that the resmed brand is popular with GNs, now these things are not exactly a dime a dozen and GNs are known for savy shopping, when it comes to our health quality is more important than the price and as such it is also to us, so price not being a concern is the resmed the best way to go ?.
any pointers form users would be nice to add to our deliberations
or point us to other Cpap sites for further info.
Thanks
woody
Good Luck.
Woody
www.cpap.com I have Philips Respironics machine and use the appropriate 12v lead. I was using a Respironics nasal pillow mask but now use Resmed AirFit N20 Nasal CPAP Mask. Less leaks and much better results. My pressure setting is 15. Difficult to get good sealing with nasal pillows over a 10 setting.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 16th of October 2017 12:24:35 PM
Both my wife and I use CPAP's in the van and we have been on the road for the past 9 months.
We have Resmed S9 machines which have been very reliable, both running on 240v supplied by a Projector 300 watt Pure Sine Wave invertor. They run approx 8-9 hrs per night with very little power consumption. All in all, we are very happy with them.
As JackoFJR said, all machines doe the same thing, more or less, but the the correct mask and fit is the most important thing. If the fit is not correct, it will compromise the treatment of the condition.
Regards SHREK
Apnea sufferer for the last 25 years.
Woody n Sue
The mask I use has been discontinued, I actually have 2 of them , I needed a new head strap there wasn't any availa here in Aussie , I got two new head straps and a complete mask from the US .
The machines are pretty much all doing the same job....blow air, maintain pressure and record data. You can buy cheap machine without the humidifier ...my advice is don't. You can buy cheap machines which don't record data.... again my advice is don't.
I 100% agree with everyone saying the mask is most important......try before you buy as no mask suits everyone. I tried about 5 or 6 before I parted with my $$$
Bruce has used a Resmed machine and humidifier for at least 7 year. It has never broken down although he has had to get a new mask and headstrap at least twice I think. It runs well on 240 and just as well on 12 volt. We bought an appropriate pure sinewave inverter but he never uses it now as he has found the 12 volt converter does the job and uses very little battery power.
As the person who sleeps next to it I find it is quiet.
Di
Hi
I have a Devilbiss auto cube with nasal mask works for me and not as dear wife gets a good night sleep Regards Allan & Carol
Woody n sue