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Respironics Cpap Machine

If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, then your doctor will most likely prescribe a CPAP machine and CPAP mask. While some changes in lifestyle and diet may improve your sleep apnea symptoms, the most effective treatment is still a CPAP machine. Wearing a CPAP mask can initially be uncomfortable, continuing the treatment is essential to adjust to wearing your mask. Wearing the mask during the daytime hours, when you are awake, is an easy way to get used to your new mask and machine. Finding a comfortable, correctly sized mask is also essential, as well as finding the right machine that will offer optimal air pressure when you need it.

Philips Respironics ComfortGel Blue is an improvement over previous models of the ComfortGel series.The new mask reduces pressure points, minimizes noise and redirects exhalation air flow away from your bed partner, making the mask convenient both for you and your significant other. The soft, pliable blue gel in the mask adapts and contours to facial features, while the premium head gear is easy to use and provides a proper seal. The increased comfort of the ComfortGel Blue ensures patient compliance, which increases the effectiveness of CPAP treatment. Philips Respironics ComfortGel Blue is latex free.

In addition to finding the right mask, determining the optimal CPAP machine can be overwhelming. The Philips Respironics PR System One device utilizes advanced intelligence to provide optimum care and patient management. As opposed to older machines that are set to a single constant air pressure, the PR System One device uses smart technology that delivers constantly changing air flow that is designed to fit your needs. With the PR System One working in with your mask through the use of simple settings, the technology instructs the machine to compensate for the resistance of your particular mask. By using advanced humidity control technology, the PR System One device can compensate for ever-changing environmental conditions. By analyzing ambient temperature, relative humidity and patient flow, the device delivers optimum humidity and ultimate comfort to the patient while also dramatically reducing rainout.

The Philips Respironics System One device also includes an advanced even detection system that allows patients to make more informed decisions by monitoring apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), large leak, flow limitation, and respiratory effort-related arousals (RERAs). This ensures that the patient is able to determine appropriate clinical management.The most important advancement, however, is the ability of the device to point out when a patient is experiencing symptoms beyond classic OSA. With a system that can immediately identify clear airway apneas and periodic breathing, the device can indicate the potential need for specialized therapy.

Finding the correct mask and machine can increase your lifestyle, comfort and overall quality of life.With the Philips Respironics ComfortGel Blue mask and System One device, patients are guaranteed comfort and results.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    how to adjust hg pressure on Respironics Model 100M series cpap machine?

    • ANSWER:
      umm...

  2. QUESTION:
    Cost of CPAP machines in different countries?
    I use a Respironics CPAP Auto M machine to help me to breathe when I am sleeping, and I am researching the cost of the machine in different countries. If you are a user, could you please let me know the price you paid.
    This is serious research.

    • ANSWER:
      check cpap.com and billmyinsurance.com and understand that your insurance has a huuuuge markup. also for more info on sleep apnea go to cpaptalk.com

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the best cpap machine on the market?
    I think it comes down to the Respironics System One REMstar auto and the REsMed S9 elite.

    Cost is not an issue here. Any input will be greatly appreciated, I'm new to all this and feel overwhelmed. Yet sleep apnea is creating a huge burden on my life.

    Again, thanks to anyone that can lead me in the right direction.
    I meant to write the S9 autoset, not elite.

    • ANSWER:
      I think the Respironics machine probably has the edge. It is an autotitrating machine which gives a gentle lead in at the beginning and ramps up the pressure to meet your need during the night. Respironics also has a great reputation and great customer service. Good luck!

  4. QUESTION:
    I want to sell my cpap machine, it is like new.?
    it is a Respironics c-flex REMstar plus only used very short time.

    • ANSWER:
      So, put it up for sale.

  5. QUESTION:
    CPAP price and where i can buy it from the real store (not on-line shop)?
    Sir...
    My husband is a chinese, and started to work here from this month. But his CPAP is broken. He wants to buy a new one.
    does any one know the price of below machine and mask?
    ResMed-S8 Elite II CPAP Machine
    Philips Respironics-PR System One REMstar DS150 CPAP Machine
    ResMed-Ultra Mirage™ II Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear
    ResMed-Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear

    and please let me know where i can buy it. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:

  6. QUESTION:
    Which is better Respironics REMstar Auto or ResMed S9 Autoset or ResMed S9 Elite?
    Hi, My doctor has recommended me to use a CPAP machine.

    My insurance company will cover 50% of the cost if I purchase from the local DME who price all the above machines the same. Can you please suggest which one of these is the best machine, less noisy and more comfortable.

    Thanks for your help.

    • ANSWER:

  7. QUESTION:
    ResMed S9 AutoSet vs. Respironics REMstar Auto (PLEASE help)?
    I have moderate obstructive sleep disordered breathing with UARS and don't know which machine would be better for me: the ResMed S9 AutoSet or the Respironics REMstar Auto.

    Here is the data from my polysomnography:

    - AHI = 4 events per hour
    - Supine AHI = 3
    - REM AHI = 6.6
    - Obstructive apneas = 0
    - Central apneas = 0
    - Mixed apneas = 0
    - Apnea Index = 0
    - Central apnea index = 0
    - Mixed apnea index = 0
    - RDI = 26.5 events per hour
    - Total respiratory arousals = 165
    - Respiratory arousal index = 28.4
    - Total RERAs = 131
    - Rera = 22.6 per hour
    - Arousal index = 49.9
    - Arousals = 290
    - Average duration of apnea/hypopnea events = 33.8 seconds
    - Longest hypopnea = 54.9 seconds
    - Less than 1% of sleep was spent in oxygen saturations less than 90%

    Diagnosis: "Moderately severe obstructive sleep disordered breathing with evidence of upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) in a patient with snoring. There was exacerbation noted during REM stage sleep."

    I just did my CPAP titration study and don't have the results yet. But the technician told me that the highest pressure used was 10.

    Here is the issue: I was set on getting the ResMed S9 AutoSet because it seems to be in a league of its own with all the different features and the design. Unfortunately, it doesn't detect RERA's, and the Respironics REMstar Auto does.

    Given my profile, which would be more important, the design and features of the ResMed S9 AutoSet or the ability to detect RERA's with the Respironics REMstar Auto?

    I'm concerned that since I have UARs with RERAs, if I get the S9 AutoSet and start having events, it wont be able to detect them and I will have no idea what's going on in terms of duration and frequency when I look at the data reports.

    Here is what the ResMed S9 AutoSet detects and reports:

    - AHI
    - Pressure
    - Leak
    - Central Apnea Index (CAI)

    Here is what the Respironics REMstar Auto detects and reports:

    - AHI
    - FL (flow limitation)
    - RERA
    - snore
    - leak
    - CA (clear airway apnea)
    - OA (obstructed airway apnea)
    - HY (hypopnea)
    - PB (periodic breathing)

    I am totally new to all of this and have no idea if I'm over thinking this issue. However, if anybody can provide some insight as to which machine would be best for me I would greatly appreciate it. UARS has destroyed my life and I would really like to get it under control.

    Thank you in advance for your advice.

    • ANSWER:
      My honest opinions coming from someone who's been in the clinical department of a DME company for years...

      Why get an auto!? You just did a titration study which detects what your optimal pressure setting is. The doctor is not going to now order an auto adjusting machine.

      The UARS that you refer to are also hypopneas and MILLIONS of people have them, including my husband, and a standard CPAP treats them well. A hypopnea is a 50% or greater reduction in flow with vary amounts of oxygen desaturations. If the tech from the titration study feels 10cm is effective, it will treat your apnea.

      Based on the data you gave, your AHI is 0. That means that you had NO obstructive or central apneas or hypopneas is more than 4% drop in oxygen. Because your RDI (respiratory disturbance index) is elevated, that tells me that you have hypopneas with less than 4% drop in oxygen. You also indicated that you spend a minute amount of time below an acceptable oxygen level, if at all.

      If your insurance covers CPAP (as it might not because your AHI is 0 and some insurances don't recognize RDI), a standard CPAP is what you'll get from any DME company. My favorite (as well as the other clinicians in my entire company) are the ResMed machines. The Elite II is a great machine as well as the new S9. They will record compliance, leak, AHI... You honestly wont need all that other junk. The ResMed machines are user friendly and great for travel.

      An AHI of 4 indicates that you technically wouldn't have sleep apnea if the hypopneas with less than 3% desats weren't counted. So if you don't want to do CPAP, don't stress about it. Have another sleep study in 5-6 years or with weight gain...

      As for the simple answer... Res Med Elite II... If you are private paying for a machine, don't waste your money buying a machine with features you don't need (the auto adjusting mode) because you already paid someone to watch you and determine that stuff...

      Does that help? Make sense??? Contact me if it doesn't.

  8. QUESTION:
    CPAP price and where i can buy it from the real store (not on-line shop)?
    Sir...
    My husband is a chinese, and started to work here from this month. But his CPAP is broken. He wants to buy a new one.
    does any one know the price of below machine and mask?
    ResMed-S8 Elite II CPAP Machine
    Philips Respironics-PR System One REMstar DS150 CPAP Machine
    ResMed-Ultra Mirage™ II Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear
    ResMed-Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear

    and please let me know where i can buy it. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry-the price isn't going to be exactly the same depending on the area you live in and which DME you choose. I would shop around at local DMEs to find the best price.
      I was curious why you require pricing on 2 devices as well as 2 interfaces? Surely he can only use one at a time?


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