we use compumedics profusion II at both of the labs I work at.

yes we use resmed, we push resmed. it is all about resmed in our lab. To my knowledge I don't believe we have done any titrations with a pt's personal machine. people bring their own masks in, but not machines. Most of my my ts anyay, that have a machine are looking for the upgrade anyway.

Hi Judy just thought I would let you know that I stopped by your page. Thanks for introducing me to this site! Oh yea do you like my figurine? I carved that, in a sculpture class I took some years ago, we had to do a self portrait sculpture, this was carve out of a solid pine block, other than the cane, and it is bamboo skewer that I soaked in water and bent the handle, I got an award for this piece and it was put in the Parkland College art gallery on display for a few weeks! I miss doing the sculpture, but I have such a difficult time using my arms and hands that I have given it up! Maybe I could put some pictures of my work up in my photo space.
Anyway I don't know how you keep up with all the posting you do, But you sure are allot of help to allot of people! keep up the Great work!

figured you might be able to assist on this one: http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/resmed-vpap-auto-25-help

I believe, and hope, that as the industry of sleep evolves that we will see an end to the bare bones machine. They have come along way from the stand alone(in the corner) machines.

You should start your own DME that specializes in PAP or respitory treatments. That is very interesting that there is are 2 individual charges for masks. They come in the same package when we get them.

any advice on the ResScan software for Ruth?

Have you ever thought about getting a job in sleep Judy? Local DME? Your wisdom on the end user part is very nice. Your school-n me girl. I know that our local DMEs are always looking for people. GOOD PEOPLE LIKE YOU IS WHAT THEY NEED! Please explain the HCPCS code. Do all DMEs carry all of the equipment needed by varias pts? Do some of them specialise in lets say cpap, or other specific parts of the meedical industry?

My lab carries very little info on the auto bipap machines. I actually thin you sent me more than I was able to find. I was told that we bring auto machines in on a case by case basis. My boss said that it was because of the rings we had to jump through to actually get insurance to provide them. Also are clinical machines are set up to do a wide variety of test, including BiPaP. We just don't have a need to keep them on site, If I do find anything I will forward it.

Is there a difference in the way 2 different manufacturers machines titrate? That is a great question! My lab for, some reason, pushes the resmed units. We rarely see the respironics. I will definately put that question to the all knowing sleep gods.

I guess that would help huh? rockhinkle@yahoo.com

I'll take anything I can get! thanks. I gotta go to work. I am gonna go through blog withdraw. have a great weekend guys.

Lol that is funny. I also have an 8 year old. Both little women. I am surrounded by them. It is no bother Judy. BiPAP and Auto BiPAP are 2 areas that I need to be stronger in. I was planning on scouring the lab for info anyway. I also have a few other sources that I use that have proven to be most helpful. I should have something for both of us by the middle of next week. Besides, Judy, until I pass my boards educating myself and improving my overall studies are 2 of my highest priorities.

I'm sorry Judy, I was cornfused. I might have some info on those at work. My week starts tonight, so it won't be until I wake up on Monday. I'll see what we have.

Your going to have to give me a minute on the studies. I am still learning how to download file and be able to send them to others. I have only had 1 experience with asv, and it was not a good one. I am currently looking for educational material. Just not much to find. If you can find a copy of AtoZZZ magazine issue 19 2007. They have a report on the first few studies ever done. I had a copy, But I also have a 1 year old terrorist who likes to rip magazines to pieces. lol

From what I have read when your jaw comes forward, your tongue gets pulled back. Try extending your jaw and sticking out your tongue. It is possible,but difficult. This will also cause your mouth to slightly open. studies have shown that if you if you measure the collapsible pharengeal segment with the mouth open you are 4cm closer to obstruction. Translation: A person with OSA that sleeps with their mouth open will have 2-6cm more of obstruction, which in turn means that much more pressure to open the airway. I have the studies if you would like me to email them to you. They are way to big for a posting. Please don't ever question challenging, or arguing, anything that I say. It makes me reread the studies and challenge my own words. Your questions are very educational for my process. This as it seems is a learning experience for all of us.

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thanks for all the wonderful feedback on the FAQs. We've incorporated it into the FAQs.

Thanks Judy for posting about the Resmed machines. I was going to pm and ask if you would mind doing this!! You beat me to it!!

I appreciate all of your help here on the forum!!