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Extension Cord for Hotel Rooms Travel

another CPAP user let me know of a tip -- he brings an extension cord with him wherever he travels just in case the hotel room/ house where he's staying doesn't have an outlet near the bed for his CPAP machine. thought it was a very good tip that I might start doing myself when i travel.

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Permalink Reply by Judy on July 16, 2009 at 1:16pm
Vicki, you might want to consider the Swift LT or Swift LT for Her since the Swift II works so well for you. The Swift LT and Swift LT for Her have the hose attachment moved to the center of the mask w/an excellent free swinging swivel. I just never did well w/and in fact HATED the side attaching hose on the original Swift so wouldn't even consider trying the Swift II. But I do rather like this Swift LT for Her w/the center hose placment swivel.
Permalink Reply by Vicki E Jones on July 16, 2009 at 1:21pm
Judy -
Thank you.
Unfortunately, ResMed says the Swift LT and Swift LT for Her are not compatible with the ResMed VPAP Adapt SV. Yes, I know it is made by ResMed. The Swift II is compatible, if a Pressure Port (a part that takes the place of the blue plug at one end of the nose piece assembly) is used. That will be delivered with the machine. I have the part number (SKU) on the pressure port is anyone needs it.

No doubt the VPAP machines will be compatible with a wider range of masks in the future, but these are still quite new. The only other machine for Central (neurological) sleep apnea is made by Respironics, similar to ResMed Adapt SV.
-Vicki


Judy said:
Vicki, you might want to consider the Swift LT or Swift LT for Her since the Swift II works so well for you. The Swift LT and Swift LT for Her have the hose attachment moved to the center of the mask w/an excellent free swinging swivel. I just never did well w/and in fact HATED the side attaching hose on the original Swift so wouldn't even consider trying the Swift II. But I do rather like this Swift LT for Her w/the center hose placment swivel.
Permalink Reply by Dianne Bowers Turner on July 16, 2009 at 2:30pm
Every small appliance I have says the same thing.

Jim Nadolny, BS, CRT said:
When I was in Homecare we always pointed out that the CPAP manuals say not to use an extension cord with the machine. I always thought that it was due to the electrical load of the machine, but with todays smaller units, I have my doubts. Does anyone know why they put that in the manuals? I am going to talk to one of the manufacturers for answers, but would love to hear somefeedback.
Permalink Reply by Mary L. Montovio on July 16, 2009 at 4:14pm
Good idea, will keep that in mind
Permalink Reply by Dan Lyons on July 16, 2009 at 7:36pm
Permalink Reply by Vicki E Jones on July 16, 2009 at 8:02pm
Dan -
We bought a tabletop water distiller. Ran about $100. Uses 350 watts and takes 4 hours to distill a gallon of water.
Some people may want to look into that. I like to drink distilled water, too, and it saves trips to the store.
-Vicki


Dan Lyons said:
Permalink Reply by Margaret Epperson on July 16, 2009 at 8:03pm
That is a good tip thanks. I never thought of that.
Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on July 17, 2009 at 1:13pm
Most companies make a petite mask. Try one of these. If that does not work you can try the Resmed kidsta with a larger headgear.

http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/small-nose-cpap-mask-kidsta

http://www.resmed.com/us/products/mirage_kidsta/mirage-kidsta.html?...

http://www.sleeprestfully.com/proddetail.asp?prod=3-HC406

http://www.ventureresp.com/respironics-optilife-nasal-pillow-cpap-m...

Vicki E Jones said:
Thank you for a very good tip.

Question for the forum: Can anyone recommend a face mask
(full face mask) for a person that is flat around the nose and has
a retrognathic lower jaw (looks like a receding chin - jaw is back
a bit instead of sticking outj)??? It presents problems in getting a
mask to seal.

I have tried 9 masks so far (full, hybrid, nasal). The only thing that
works is ResMed Swift II nasal pillows, plus I use a chin strap and
I invented a mouth flap to keep my lips from parting and air from
gushing out. The chin strap really doesn't move the jaw forward,
though. I wear an oral appliance that moves it forward a little, but
only a little because I have long-standing TMJ (jaw joint) problems
and that limits moving the lower jaw forward.

Any suggestions? So far, I have tried The Soyala full mask, the
ResMed Mirage Liberty full mask (hybrid), the Respironics
Comfort Lite 2 nasal mask, the Fisher & Paykel Forma full mask,
the ResMed Mirage Quattrofull face mask, the Respironics Comfort Gel
full mask, and two other nasal masks (Comfort Gel and another one).

The Total Face mask is out, because I have extreme dry eye
and already use ointment in my eyes at night. That would
blow more air in the eyes (blows it on the whole face).

Any ideas? What else can I try? I need something for people with
different facial contours.
Thank you to everyone who replies.
Vicki in Illinois
Permalink Reply by Vicki E Jones on July 17, 2009 at 2:40pm
Rock -
Thank you. I would first have to find out if the Kidsta would work with the ResMed VPAP Adapt SV.
The VPAP is different than a CPAP machine. It has to recognize the mask, and will work with
some masks and not others. I'll email the ResMed clinician, Susie Justus, and see what she
says.

The ResMed Swift II nasal pillows will work with the VPAP machine. With any nasal interface,
I would still need the chin strap, the mouth flap I invented (without it air goes in my nose and gushes
out my mouth, which sleep center says causes neurological arousals about once per minute, so
I am tired during the day), and the oral appliance (to advance the lower jaw that is too far back) with it,
though.

From below the nose down to base of chin, I slope backwards - more below the lower lip than
above it. That is the problem. I would love to find a full face mask that accommodates a
retrognathic jaw, so I'll call the manufacturers and ask what they have. Then I'll email
Susie Justus and ask about compatibility with the machine.

By the way, VPAP machines cost several times the cost of CPAP machines.

-Vicki

Rock Hinkle said:
Most companies make a petite mask. Try one of these. If that does not work you can try the Resmed kidsta with a larger headgear.

http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/small-nose-cpap-mask-kidsta

http://www.resmed.com/us/products/mirage_kidsta/mirage-kidsta.html?...

http://www.sleeprestfully.com/proddetail.asp?prod=3-HC406

http://www.ventureresp.com/respironics-optilife-nasal-pillow-cpap-m...

Vicki E Jones said:
Thank you for a very good tip.

Question for the forum: Can anyone recommend a face mask
(full face mask) for a person that is flat around the nose and has
a retrognathic lower jaw (looks like a receding chin - jaw is back
a bit instead of sticking outj)??? It presents problems in getting a
mask to seal.

I have tried 9 masks so far (full, hybrid, nasal). The only thing that
works is ResMed Swift II nasal pillows, plus I use a chin strap and
I invented a mouth flap to keep my lips from parting and air from
gushing out. The chin strap really doesn't move the jaw forward,
though. I wear an oral appliance that moves it forward a little, but
only a little because I have long-standing TMJ (jaw joint) problems
and that limits moving the lower jaw forward.

Any suggestions? So far, I have tried The Soyala full mask, the
ResMed Mirage Liberty full mask (hybrid), the Respironics
Comfort Lite 2 nasal mask, the Fisher & Paykel Forma full mask,
the ResMed Mirage Quattrofull face mask, the Respironics Comfort Gel
full mask, and two other nasal masks (Comfort Gel and another one).

The Total Face mask is out, because I have extreme dry eye
and already use ointment in my eyes at night. That would
blow more air in the eyes (blows it on the whole face).

Any ideas? What else can I try? I need something for people with
different facial contours.
Thank you to everyone who replies.
Vicki in Illinois
Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on July 17, 2009 at 4:35pm
Vicki have you tried the Forma Full Face by Fisher Paykel? It has a lining that forms to your face.

http://www.cpapxchange.com/cpap-masks-bipap-masks/forma-cpap-mask-f...
Permalink Reply by Tim on July 17, 2009 at 5:01pm
I have a project this weekend to install an AGM deep cycle battery in the trunk of my car. I had been keeping the battery in my bedroom for the past couple of years, but I have never used it. I got a battery trunk mount kit and a 2 battery isolator to install it.

The battery will stay in the trunk and will be kept charged by the car battery charging system. I will be able to use the battery to power my CPAP when camping and I can take it into the house if necessary. I have a lithium ion CPAP battery that stays connected to my CPAP and it will power the CPAP for over two nights. The AGM battery will power my CPAP for about a week without charging, and it can be used to start my car if necessary.
Permalink Reply by Vicki E Jones on July 17, 2009 at 5:52pm
Rock -
That would not seal on my face. We tried. I plan to try the FlexiFit, though.
Vicki

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Rock Hinkle said:
Vicki have you tried the Forma Full Face by Fisher Paykel? It has a lining that forms to your face.

http://www.cpapxchange.com/cpap-masks-bipap-masks/forma-cpap-mask-f...

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