I got one of these today. I live in Japan, so the manual is in Japanese. I can more or less understand Japanese, but reading an instruction manual is something else. This video is a lifesaver!
Nice Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (do a google search)? It is a smashing exclusive guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.
Cleaning the water container best done is by filling it up with " Cleaning Vinegar " and let sit for 1 hour. The vinegar will dissolve the calcifications that stains the container (from the water , in case you use a tap water ). After 1 hour, discard the vinegar and rinse the container extremely well with tap water that the smell of the vinegar will disappear.I do mine once every week , usually on may day off , Saturday morning.
Very helpful! I learned so much about the machine, and I’ve had it 9 months already (and I’ve tried to read the manual- ugh). My machine started to have really high pressure in the past week, I’ve felt like I was being water-boarded except with too much air. This and the clinical settings have helped me to learn how to make it more comfortable, to understand the features and ability to adjust pressure, ramp, humidity, and so forth. Thank you so much!!!
what's the most terrible about this piece of garbage is that they start shutting themselves off when they don't detect breathing in the patient. Funny how that goes, isn't a CPAP supposed to be designed to treat cessation of breathing episodes in a patient not finish them off for the undertaker?????????....... BTW my new CPAP tells me right away any and all information about my sleep, just turn the dial. The bad part is the two horrible dream stations I have used have given me such panic attacks about using CPAP from the episodes when I'd wake up covered in sweat desperately gasping for air that I no longer have my wonderful 100% compliance record. I have to really get myself psyched up to use one and it's not even a Freaky dream station. They became potential murderers and all they will admit is little particles from using their recommended ozone cleaners to disinfect them. Biggest medical blunder coverup of the century!!!!!!
Hi, just got my machine today, thought I would cruise youtube and catch me some info on the machine before I actually use it. So, I am here for all three videos. Thank you!
get rid of your machine of death and get a completely different model. The stupid things shut down when they can not detect breathing... you know the very condition it's supposed to be treating.....!!!!!!!!!!!! And it's not particles either!
Thank you for this. I just got my machine and have spent only one night with it; felt like I needed to know more. Look forward to the 2nd and third installments!
I hope to God you have gotten rid of that piece of garbage and have a completely different model that won't shut down on you when it doesn't detect breathing during your apneic spells while sleeping
Hi Nick, just wanted to say thanks mate for the excellent tutorials on the Dreamstation. Still getting the settings right for me but we're making progress! Love the machine and how quiet it is.
If you have a nightmare dream station bring it back to your DME(durable medical equipment) provider. I owned two of them and they BOTH shut off when they did not detect my breathing... you know... the very condition they were supposed to be designed to treat! I now suffer from anxiety and panic attacks over trying to use a different CPAP unit from all the times I woke up drenched in sweat and desperately gasping for air. I started with 100% compliance but now have trouble using CPAP at all because of the panic and anxiety.
Hello. I'm having an issue with my Dreamstation. Whenever I have to wake up to go to bathroom I see that the machine “restarts” the therapy period again. For example; if I have to wake up 3 times at 1.5 hour intervals and then resume the therapy, the machine shows that last 1.5 hour period as my total therapy for the night. I'm just starting on this. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance for your kind help.
I've only tried a couple of machines but this machine is great. Tried using it in manual mode ... why would you even try. The machine is so adaptive & smart, to get full advantage of the machine have to use auto mode. There's are adjustments to fine tune the auto made as well. BEWARE of providers, just like hearing aids, there are a lot of sharks out there under the guise of health professionals & large known companies. I paid a premium for the satisfaction of fitting & monitoring by a known company none of which equates to the price $2450 (newbie)
I just got mine today! I’m curious about what people think about it? How is this machine been helping everyone that owns one? Cora B, have you felt a difference in your sleep now?
I have this machine. I do have a major problem with it. I am legally blind, and I live alone. I cannot see well enough to read the menu. Has anyone considered adding speech to the machine? It could be done. My computer talks, so do all mobile phones and even some smart watches. Many elderly people who use these machines have low vision. The addition of speech would make the product accessible to many more people.
I got my cpap in the mail Monday but I can't use it until someone calls me to set it up next week. That seems ridiculous considering I can just watch this video.
Yes you can set it up. If it's a dreamstation you can get into the therapy menus and set it up. If you can get a hold of a respiratory therapist (where you bought it from) they can walk you right through it...super easy!
Cheers for the Video clip! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (google it)? It is a smashing one off guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my close friend Aubrey after many years got astronomical success with it.
Good machine but one thing that happened to me was i always would snap close the door on the water chamber until the spring broke and know one had a replacement for the spring. Just close it by pulling back the door and install water chamber and keeping finger on the door and slide it in to close. I had the machine for 3yrs so this does not happen quickly but when it does it is scary.
Hello, can you please explain what’s really the purpose of the humidifier and why the water has to distilled . I don’t have access to distilled water. Thanks
Oh Harrow everybody. HAaarrow everyone. Me wantings to say tanking you for good video. Me hove you long thyme about day way you talkings about settings up machine. Thank you hairy much. 🇻🇳
Thanks for the Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (just google it)? It is a good exclusive product for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend after many years got cool success with it.
Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (do a search on google)? It is a smashing exclusive product for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my GF at very last got cool results with it.
Please tell me how to get cooler air. I’m very new to this and having a challenge with breathing the warmed air and humidification. Thank you sooo very much for being an excellent and succinct teacher.
Hi Cyndi, check out part 2 of the series. Basically you will want to turn off the heated tube and turn down the humidifier setting :-). Have a great day Nick
Maybe there is no need to use the humidifier. I live in an area with 50-60RH and 70 degrees, I don’t use humidifier, maybe in areas during winter, to warm your air, but maybe not during the summer.
@@CPAPReviews And a far better deal than people who can't afford the process and the machine and then receive permanent injury from untreated sleep apnea and unable to even work anymore. Anti-universal healthcare arguments have never made sense.
Thankyou for this but my husband does get very dehydrated and has to take the mask off which I don’t like as he needs it. But I understand why he does he has changed it to a few different settings but still seems to get dehydrated his throat gets very dry.
Hi Nick, thanks for your last reply. Another question, i took away my dream station for a couple of days but last night my first night back it seemed to be blowing out cold air. I think the tube with the heat element is plugged in correctly. If it wasnt, you would probably hear air leaking out of it? I did forget to put water in it but my understanding is that wouldn't effect the heating of the air. thanks
Hey mate, have you watched this video? ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html It's about the 7 min mark but you need to watch the start to know how to access it . Crank the heated tube level up on your machine and then you should notice a difference. Also, make sure you turn the humidifier OFF if you are not putting any water in the chamber. Let me know how you go. Cheers
Get rid of your dream machine of death. THEY SHUT DOWN WHEN THEY DO NOT DETECT A PATIENT'S BREATHING. They are supposed to be designed to treat sleep apnea when the body isn't breathing while we sleep. But shutting off completely for the very symptom they are supposed to be treating is akin to murder. I now suffer from anxiety over using CPAP at all and I have a completely different model. It's a horrible thing to wake up repeatedly over and over night after night to be bathed in sweat and gasping for air because the machine turned itself off.
I have a new DREAMSTATION and the way it changes tone, sort of wheezing whining as I inhale is annoying and problematic for me for going to sleep. The air runs smooth and then I inhale and it changes, wheezing, exahle, smooth the wheeze, smooth wheeze smooth with every breath. Is there any way to stop this?
G’day David, definitely try different settings of A-flex ( pressure relief ). The higher the number, normally means the greater the wheezing noise which is that weird breathing noise you can sometimes here as the pump changes between inhalation and exhalation pressures. Cheers mate
I am no longer using the humidifier attached to my dreamstation. Due to the loud noise when it’s not attached, I’ve decided to keep it attached with the humidifier setting off, nice and quiet now. I hope this is ok to do it this way. What do u think?
thank you for the review, I got one for my father he's in a different country but when he took the SD card to his doctors to read they told him he should bring the printed data by himself and not bring the whole SD Card, we are not sure on how to read the data on the computer, do we need to upload a certain software as the machine does not come with a CD. Thank you
I surely hope your dad has a different machine now because aside from these particles they claim they are recalling the machine for these "dream machines" are more like the nightmare on Elm Street. I had two within a few months of each other. I had 100% compliance. I was faithful to really use the machine! It kept turning off. I'd wake up in a horrible sweat and gasping for air. It was not particles but the fact the machine was designed to turn off when it didn't detect breathing. Sleep apnea is prolong periods when a person is not breathing when they are asleep.What kind of morons develop a machine to treat sleep apnea that shuts down when it can't detect the patient's breathing???? I now get nightmares when using cpap and I've had a whole different machine for over a year but I panic when trying to apply it. I used to use my cpap faithfully each night. I now have to force myself to use it. I think the particles they are recalling the equipment for is a story because literally the machine is a really bad design because of shutting down when it detects periods of apnea- the very thing it was supposed to be designed to treat. They just don't want to get sued. Of course they'll probably get away with it. Justice will come their way sooner or later.
Hi Lionel, just turn your humidifier level on or up and the water should go down as it evaporates to steam (humification). After a few minutes, take the water chamber off and gently touch the heater plate to see if it is warming. If it's not warming and you have the settings up then you might need to get your equipment checked. Hope this helps. Cheers Nick
Thanks for the Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (search on google)? It is an awesome one off guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my GF at last got astronomical success with it.
I was not given the humidification tubing when I got the CPAP. Does this mean that I don't have to fill up the water chamber every night when I use the machine?
You will still need to fill up the water chamber. Unless you detach that complete section off and connect the tubing directly to the pump section of the machine (IE remove the whole humidification side of the device)
@@CPAPReviews Thanks, but is it safe to deatach that complete section every night? Will I still get the same benefit from the machine if I don't need the humidifier tubing? Thanks again!
@@csfan65 The only thing the humidifier does is add moisture to the air (make the air more moist) so you don't get a dry throat etc. It has no actual therapeutic significance. It's for comfort. You can always put it back on if you feel it's more enjoyable having warm moist air.
Good Evening Nick- I have the machine and it's wonderful. I sleep better and cleaning the machine is a breeze. Do you have to get the heated tubing with the machine or go with the cool tube for the cool air flow? Thanks for the information
Nick, thank you! I’ll be getting my first machine this week. How important is it to have the machine ‘below’ my head level? My current bedroom set up the machine would be even with my head or very slightly above. Thank you in advance, Marisa
Hi Marisa, please be careful in purchasing a machine at this point in the product cycle. Philips Dreamstation 1 has potential faults with the foam, the Dreamstation 2 is okay but not amazing, the Airsense 10 is about to be replaced by the AirSense 11. If you must get a machine right away i would suggest the SleepStyle by F&P. In regards to your question, it's not that important however it will be a bit more noisy right next to your head and also if you get condensation in the tube you might want to lower it closer to the ground (not on the ground as it's dusty down there!). Cheers
You bring make a very good point! I would be very careful in using these apps. It makes me uncomfortable knowing that a company is collecting my medical data on a nightly basis. A lot of people use PC Software called sleepyhead and I'm pretty sure you can also buy Philips Software called Encore. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews Thank you for your suggestion. Second problem: I can't disconnect tube from CPAP. On your video, it sees so easy to do it. Maybe, I got incorrect tube. Where I can place order for the correct tubing?
Mr. CPAP: What voltage is the DreamStation? Can I plug an automotive cigarette lighter power cord into the machine while driving? Is there some other sensible totally portable power source for us campers, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts?
My dad wants to know that how can we take off the heat..? Using the humidifier if there’s anyway to takeoff the heat if it could be cool..? If anyone know please let me know thx
Great video. I just started using my machine last night and I couldn't take it. I was having trouble breathing primarily because one of my nostrils always get clogged. Is there any feature on this machine that can help me with this?
Hi Raider, nah mate, just practice and keep at it and your body / lungs will adapt to breathing against the pressure. Just takes time and effort in the beginning. Stay strong
@@raiders84ify I have same problem. Either one of my nostrils was blocked and not getting proper sleep. I bought this machine and tried last night with settings out of the box. couldn't able to breath fine and removed after 1 hour. please advice how it is helping you so far. really appreciate your response.
I have been using a Auto PAP for many years. Until recently (when I had a double sided Turbinate Coblation procedure for my permanently congested nostrils, which it turn changed my life) I always had to have the STARTING pressure on 8cms because whenever I lay down, my nose was so blocked that the minor 4cm starting pressure was not enough to push through the congestion. Perhaps raising the starting pressure might help you too. Since having the coblation, my CPAP pressure averages 8cm H2o pressure and my STARTING pressure is now able to be 4cm H2o pressure. My prescription had been 11 until I had the coblation. Is your congestion a permanent condition? If so , perhaps see a ENT surgeon regarding addressing the congestion.
Several years old, but hoping CPAP Reviews might answer. My gal has one but can't get it about 5% and feels much better at 7%. Is there a way to UP the O2 % output? She's not sure how to set "smart ramp". (anyone else know???? ty!)
@@CPAPReviews THANKS! Sent her the link. Watched it myself. Not sure why your comment is NOT showing on the VID page.. only in COMMENTS notification?!? Wow.
What is the total weight of this machine including the heated hose and the carry case, without the instruction booklets and extra hose please? Can a So Clean 2 fit this machine without an adaptor?
Mine makes a buzzing noise when I breathe out - breathing out, puts a little pressure on some fan/components that makes this noise....kinda distracting while I'm trying to get to sleep. I've already returned one for this very reason and this one is actually worse than the first
Hi Mark, sorry to hear that. Sometimes they just get a bit of dust inside them and it can affect the noise. Also having the Flex modes high will increase the noise level too. Just make sure you're replacing / cleaning your filters every month and make sure you use both the ultra fine & reusable filters together for best protection. Best wishes
Hi there, Check out part 3 of the series. ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html You can change both the humidification (water vapour content) and the heated tube level. Here's also a video on humidification ua-cam.com/video/79redmNSwmg/v-deo.html Thank you Nick
Hi Ed. If you are using any nasal variety mask then yes. If you have a full face mask which covers your nose and mouth you can breathe any way you like. Cheers. Nick
CPAP Reviews ok. I called the on call person and they said the green port plug in must not be in all the ways but I literally tried so hard to plug it it and it won’t budge any farther
After cleaning my Bi-Pap machine It won't work. The power button just keeps blinking. The front has a light on but there's no reading. Just a blank screen. Help
Hi there, well actually during winter the atmospheric air generally has much less water content due to it being cold (cold air can't hold much water vapour) so you actually need it MORE during winter time. You will however also need to increase your heated tube levels also :-)
Hi there, i'm not sure about this. You probably don't really need it though as you can view the data on the machine itself. I don't trust the apps either. Too much health data going to the big manufacturers. There's some software that some people use called sleepy head which you can download. Cheers
HI Keith, the Dreamstation title refers to all types of PAP devices under that Model. You can get a dreamstation in a cpap (fixed/manual) , apap (auto) or Bipap and probably some others like VPAP etc. It's like getting a FORD RANGER. There's lots of models of Ford Ranger but they are all RANGERS etc.
I am not able to remove my tubing from the humidifier. I have the Dreamstation. There are little pin holes on some of the tubing as in this instructional video. Where the end of the tubing actually clicks in. The one that is currently on my machine is just soft rubber with no pin hole attachment. I have tried and tried to get this off and cannot for the life of me. I have twisted and pulled at the same time from the base and have not pulled on the tubing part as I'm sure it would tear off. Any advice on how I can remove it so I can put a new one on?
Hi Teresa, you can try heating up the rubber end using a hairdryer or disconnect the humidifier section and run it under hot water for a while. Heating it up should make it expand and also make it a bit more stretchy. Otherwise try getting a thing butter knife or screwdriver up between the rubber and the hard humidifier elbow and work it around 360 to try and lever it off. If you're still struggling, just get a stanley knife and cut it off or even a pair of scissor. Best wishes
I will be picking out a machine in the next week or so - I don't see that hose being nearly long enough for me. Do y'all have any problems with the length of the hose?
Hi there, yes! Those settings are called the 'clinical settings' and i discuss this in part 3. Here's the link ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html . Have a great day :-). Nick
Hi Marisol, thanks for your question. Yes absolutely! Every 1-2 months you should be changing the filter. It will not only improve the air quality that you're breathing but it will add years to your machine life. Here's a link to a great cheap pack of 52 filters on amazon amzn.to/3gXM2u3 Have a great day
is the low wheezing sound still in the phillips machine? I want to buy this machine because I hear the algorithm is better but fisher and resmed are dead silent
Mine makes a buzzing noise when I breathe out - breathing out, puts a little pressure on some fan/components that makes this noise....kinda distracting while I'm trying to get to sleep. I've already returned one for this very reason and this one is actually worse than the first
Hi Heidi, i don't 'recommend' any masks. My recommendation is trial a mask and see if you find it comfortable to use. If you find one you can sleep with then you're doing well. Best wishes and thanks for your comment
im located in canada ontario, My cpap didnt come with a heated tube, just me or normal? i just bought mine and i cant find the answer on the internet, thanks in advance
U should not need a heated tube unless U R camping at below zero. I have been Tipi camping with my cpap 4 years at down to freezing no problem. Actually cooler air is more comfortable. I have been on cpap 4 16 yrs. My new machine has a heated tube & I have it turned off. I have had 4 machines in 16 yrs. I am in Oregon.
I was asking if it came with a heated tube, not for your advice? Like theres a reason why i bought the heated tube, Firstly, I like more warmer and humid air because I have nose issues and it feels more comfortable. Secondly, every time I wake up during midnight because of all the condensation splashing into my face and waking me up. I know I need one. I was just curious if it was just me that was given a regular tube instead of a heated one. reason is because if i didnt have to spend an extra amount of money on it and they basically switched out the heated tubing for a regular one and sold it to me, I could file a complaint.
Hello, I've had my Dreamstation for more than a year. It's always used in a dry , cool environment. However I'm baffled as to why on three different occasions I wound up with my face mask drenched with condensation. The last time it occurred i closed the bedroom window and turned on the air conditioner to dehumidify the air. Last night when the problem persisted I discontinued the use for that night. Is this intermittent problem with the Dreamstation in need of repair?
Hi John, you probably can but if you can't i'm sure you can import it from somewhere else.They very in price a little but in Australia they're around the $1500 AUD price
My heated tubing runs for about 30-45 minutes, then shuts itself off. Is there something I can do to change this, and what symbol would it be under? TIA
I'm so on the fence right now, I just don't know what to do. I love this machine, but I'm also interested in the Resmstar Luna Auto CPAP. It's a newer machine than this, but this machine really looks nice! I'm upgrading from a Respronics Philips Remstar PRO CFLEX 450P System One CPAP, and want the best in therapy. Since you've tested so many, what is you top pick? I want one that will do best for me.
Hi Ken, The Luna is not really in the same league as the dreamstation but it's a great machine for the price. If you can afford it i would go a dreamstation even though it's probably going to be replaced with a newer machine in 1-2 years i imagine. Cheers
Hi Nick, I've been recommended the Philips Respironics DreamStation Pro by my sleep specialist. Is this the same one that you're reviewing on this video.? All the videos I can find is the DreamStation only. Is this the same as the pro or is the pro an upgraded version?
Hi Sue, the pro is the fixed pressure version of the machine ( the cpap - fixed pressure rate ). the other version is the Auto ( the automatic pressure )
get rid of your dream station.... recommended by your sleep specialist I'm a retired former registered respiratory care practitioner and a cpap user. Those machines shut down when they can't detect breathing, you know the very condition they are supposed to be treating.... They are the nightmare machines of death.
Hi Nice, very nice, informative videos, I saw all the 3 parts. I have a simple question: If the machine is adjusted properly then it is trying to get your AHI as low as it can, right? So the AHI above 10-11 indicates that the machine isn't adjusted, right? I've tried many diff. settings, and found out that i have a huge problem with the pressures above 12, which makes me press the ramp button again and again till i give up and remove the mask to fall in sleep again. So when I check the AHI the day after, it is always below 4-5, 'cuse the machine does NOT register when I don't wear the mask! Does it mean that the machine is not suitable for me? thanks, :-)
Hi Ben, if that's your simple question i would hate to hear your difficult one. If i was you i would forget about the AHI altogether and just focus on finding a setting that is comfortable. If a pressure above 12 causes you to take the mask off, set a max to 10 and go from there. To many people get caught up in all the data bullshit when at the day it's just a guide. The real trick is to make the therapy comfortable, get use to sleeping with it and then you can adjust the pressure later on once you have mastered sleeping with the unit. Cheers Nick
I got one of these today. I live in Japan, so the manual is in Japanese. I can more or less understand Japanese, but reading an instruction manual is something else. This video is a lifesaver!
Thank you for validating my personal policy against reading owner's manuals.
HAHAH, thanks Andrew. Best wishes legend
It's my most vital and critical rule. Cheers
Nice Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (do a google search)? It is a smashing exclusive guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.
Cleaning the water container best done is by filling it up with " Cleaning Vinegar " and let sit for 1 hour. The vinegar will dissolve the calcifications that stains the container (from the water , in case you use a tap water ). After 1 hour, discard the vinegar and rinse the container extremely well with tap water that the smell of the vinegar will disappear.I do mine once every week , usually on may day off , Saturday morning.
I just received mine today. So happy my insurance paid 100% after hearing the price. Glad I found your channel!
Thanks Cora, congrats on the insurance win :)
I'm getting one as well, 100% insurance pay here in the US
how mach this machine
Just got one today, with the soclean sterilizer. My blue Cross is gonna cover 80 percent. Better then nothing.
@@khaledyazid3958 I just paid $868 out of pocket
I just received my machine from the veterans hospital. Thanks for the knowledge.
Very helpful! I learned so much about the machine, and I’ve had it 9 months already (and I’ve tried to read the manual- ugh). My machine started to have really high pressure in the past week, I’ve felt like I was being water-boarded except with too much air. This and the clinical settings have helped me to learn how to make it more comfortable, to understand the features and ability to adjust pressure, ramp, humidity, and so forth. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks Shannan :)
what makes this awesome is the app which gives you very detailed daily data on your sleep!
Which ap?
@@bhanir17 it depends on the model of your machine but the dreamstation has a dreammapper app
what's the most terrible about this piece of garbage is that they start shutting themselves off when they don't detect breathing in the patient. Funny how that goes, isn't a CPAP supposed to be designed to treat cessation of breathing episodes in a patient not finish them off for the undertaker?????????....... BTW my new CPAP tells me right away any and all information about my sleep, just turn the dial. The bad part is the two horrible dream stations I have used have given me such panic attacks about using CPAP from the episodes when I'd wake up covered in sweat desperately gasping for air that I no longer have my wonderful 100% compliance record. I have to really get myself psyched up to use one and it's not even a Freaky dream station. They became potential murderers and all they will admit is little particles from using their recommended ozone cleaners to disinfect them. Biggest medical blunder coverup of the century!!!!!!
Hi, just got my machine today, thought I would cruise youtube and catch me some info on the machine before I actually use it. So, I am here for all three videos. Thank you!
Great! all the best
get rid of your machine of death and get a completely different model. The stupid things shut down when they can not detect breathing... you know the very condition it's supposed to be treating.....!!!!!!!!!!!! And it's not particles either!
Thank you for this. I just got my machine and have spent only one night with it; felt like I needed to know more. Look forward to the 2nd and third installments!
Thanks Lisa
I hope to God you have gotten rid of that piece of garbage and have a completely different model that won't shut down on you when it doesn't detect breathing during your apneic spells while sleeping
Hi Nick, just wanted to say thanks mate for the excellent tutorials on the Dreamstation. Still getting the settings right for me but we're making progress! Love the machine and how quiet it is.
Thanks for the kind words :). Glad you enjoy them
Thank you I learned so much I love my CPAP
If you have a nightmare dream station bring it back to your DME(durable medical equipment) provider. I owned two of them and they BOTH shut off when they did not detect my breathing... you know... the very condition they were supposed to be designed to treat! I now suffer from anxiety and panic attacks over trying to use a different CPAP unit from all the times I woke up drenched in sweat and desperately gasping for air. I started with 100% compliance but now have trouble using CPAP at all because of the panic and anxiety.
Thank you for the great information.
You're welcome
Excellent complete practical information!
Hello. I'm having an issue with my Dreamstation. Whenever I have to wake up to go to bathroom I see that the machine “restarts” the therapy period again. For example; if I have to wake up 3 times at 1.5 hour intervals and then resume the therapy, the machine shows that last 1.5 hour period as my total therapy for the night. I'm just starting on this. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance for your kind help.
Ty!
You're very welcome :)
I've only tried a couple of machines but this machine is great. Tried using it in manual mode ... why would you even try. The machine is so adaptive & smart, to get full advantage of the machine have to use auto mode. There's are adjustments to fine tune the auto made as well.
BEWARE of providers, just like hearing aids, there are a lot of sharks out there under the guise of health professionals & large known companies. I paid a premium for the satisfaction of fitting & monitoring by a known company none of which equates to the price $2450 (newbie)
Much better than the user manual.
I'm getting mine tomorrow. Cant wait
Cheers
just picked up one for $500 Canadian brand new. Amazing how prices go down so quickly
That's great! Might be because the DreamStation 2 has just been released ;-)
I just got mine today! I’m curious about what people think about it? How is this machine been helping everyone that owns one? Cora B, have you felt a difference in your sleep now?
I have this machine. I do have a major problem with it. I am
legally blind, and I live alone. I cannot see well enough to read the menu. Has
anyone considered adding speech to the machine? It could be done. My computer
talks, so do all mobile phones and even some smart watches. Many elderly people who use these machines
have low vision.
The addition of speech would make the product accessible to
many more people.
Hi Judy, that's a fantastic idea! Voice controlled cpap.....I like it :-)
I got my cpap in the mail Monday but I can't use it until someone calls me to set it up next week. That seems ridiculous considering I can just watch this video.
Doesn't it just! Don't listen to a word anyone tells you but me ;-)
Yes you can set it up. If it's a dreamstation you can get into the therapy menus and set it up. If you can get a hold of a respiratory therapist (where you bought it from) they can walk you right through it...super easy!
Cheers for the Video clip! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (google it)? It is a smashing one off guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my close friend Aubrey after many years got astronomical success with it.
Good machine but one thing that happened to me was i always would snap close the door on the water chamber until the spring broke and know one had a replacement for the spring. Just close it by pulling back the door and install water chamber and keeping finger on the door and slide it in to close. I had the machine for 3yrs so this does not happen quickly but when it does it is scary.
Nice. Can't afford a sleep study and looking for one of these smart CPAPs that are automatic.
Best wishes, might be worth hiring one for a month just to get the mask part right. Cheers
Hello, can you please explain what’s really the purpose of the humidifier and why the water has to distilled . I don’t have access to distilled water. Thanks
Oh Harrow everybody. HAaarrow everyone. Me wantings to say tanking you for good video. Me hove you long thyme about day way you talkings about settings up machine. Thank you hairy much. 🇻🇳
Category: Comedy 😂
But really this was super helpful; thank you for posting 😀
Thank you! You didn't find it funny though?
Thanks for the Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (just google it)? It is a good exclusive product for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend after many years got cool success with it.
Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (do a search on google)? It is a smashing exclusive product for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my GF at very last got cool results with it.
Sir thanks a million, this video helped me soooooo much!!!
Glad it helped! CHeers
Please tell me how to get cooler air. I’m very new to this and having a challenge with breathing the warmed air and humidification. Thank you sooo very much for being an excellent and succinct teacher.
Hi Cyndi, check out part 2 of the series. Basically you will want to turn off the heated tube and turn down the humidifier setting :-). Have a great day
Nick
Maybe there is no need to use the humidifier. I live in an area with 50-60RH and 70 degrees, I don’t use humidifier, maybe in areas during winter, to warm your air, but maybe not during the summer.
Yay British NHS - I get mine on Monday for free!
Congratulations! Although somewhere, someone is paying for it #tax
@@CPAPReviews And a far better deal than people who can't afford the process and the machine and then receive permanent injury from untreated sleep apnea and unable to even work anymore. Anti-universal healthcare arguments have never made sense.
Thankyou for this but my husband does get very dehydrated and has to take the mask off which I don’t like as he needs it. But I understand why he does he has changed it to a few different settings but still seems to get dehydrated his throat gets very dry.
I wish I could see this in full screen, damn UA-cam
G'day Ted, sorry to hear you're having trouble with the full screen. Good luck mate
Hi Nick, thanks for your last reply. Another question, i took away my dream station for a couple of days but last night my first night back it seemed to be blowing out cold air. I think the tube with the heat element is plugged in correctly. If it wasnt, you would probably hear air leaking out of it? I did forget to put water in it but my understanding is that wouldn't effect the heating of the air. thanks
Hey mate, have you watched this video? ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html It's about the 7 min mark but you need to watch the start to know how to access it . Crank the heated tube level up on your machine and then you should notice a difference. Also, make sure you turn the humidifier OFF if you are not putting any water in the chamber. Let me know how you go. Cheers
Get rid of your dream machine of death. THEY SHUT DOWN WHEN THEY DO NOT DETECT A PATIENT'S BREATHING. They are supposed to be designed to treat sleep apnea when the body isn't breathing while we sleep. But shutting off completely for the very symptom they are supposed to be treating is akin to murder. I now suffer from anxiety over using CPAP at all and I have a completely different model. It's a horrible thing to wake up repeatedly over and over night after night to be bathed in sweat and gasping for air because the machine turned itself off.
I have a new DREAMSTATION and the way it changes tone, sort of wheezing whining as I inhale is annoying and problematic for me for going to sleep. The air runs smooth and then I inhale and it changes, wheezing, exahle, smooth the wheeze, smooth wheeze smooth with every breath. Is there any way to stop this?
G’day David, definitely try different settings of A-flex ( pressure relief ). The higher the number, normally means the greater the wheezing noise which is that weird breathing noise you can sometimes here as the pump changes between inhalation and exhalation pressures. Cheers mate
A Philips deveria se preocupar em ter os 3 vídeos como esse em PORTUGUES (BRASIL) para atender seus usuários aqui no Brasil.
Concordo contigo. Uso aparelhos da empresa há quase dez anos e agora estou com o Dream Station e queria tirar uma dúvida mas os videos são em Ingles.
The dreammapper app is not available in my country Pakistan. So much for support services.
Thanks a lot.
Most welcome!
What is the best mask for this Device?? im setting this up for my 85 year old Grandfather Also do i need the module ? does it really matter
I am no longer using the humidifier attached to my dreamstation. Due to the loud noise when it’s not attached, I’ve decided to keep it attached with the humidifier setting off, nice and quiet now. I hope this is ok to do it this way. What do u think?
Hi Julie, yep this is totally fine. Thanks for your feedback ☺️
I have a philips system one in the clinical menu heated tube is locked, how can I unlock it. TIA
thank you for the review, I got one for my father he's in a different country but when he took the SD card to his doctors to read they told him he should bring the printed data by himself and not bring the whole SD Card, we are not sure on how to read the data on the computer, do we need to upload a certain software as the machine does not come with a CD. Thank you
google 'sleepy head cpap software'. I believe it is free and works well. Thank you
I surely hope your dad has a different machine now because aside from these particles they claim they are recalling the machine for these "dream machines" are more like the nightmare on Elm Street. I had two within a few months of each other. I had 100% compliance. I was faithful to really use the machine! It kept turning off. I'd wake up in a horrible sweat and gasping for air. It was not particles but the fact the machine was designed to turn off when it didn't detect breathing. Sleep apnea is prolong periods when a person is not breathing when they are asleep.What kind of morons develop a machine to treat sleep apnea that shuts down when it can't detect the patient's breathing???? I now get nightmares when using cpap and I've had a whole different machine for over a year but I panic when trying to apply it. I used to use my cpap faithfully each night. I now have to force myself to use it. I think the particles they are recalling the equipment for is a story because literally the machine is a really bad design because of shutting down when it detects periods of apnea- the very thing it was supposed to be designed to treat. They just don't want to get sued. Of course they'll probably get away with it. Justice will come their way sooner or later.
Used 2 days in a row and humidifier water is still at the same level, what could the problem be?
Hi Lionel, just turn your humidifier level on or up and the water should go down as it evaporates to steam (humification). After a few minutes, take the water chamber off and gently touch the heater plate to see if it is warming. If it's not warming and you have the settings up then you might need to get your equipment checked. Hope this helps. Cheers
Nick
Thanks for the Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Painless Smile Formula (search on google)? It is an awesome one off guide for crushing your snoring or sleep apnea problem without the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my GF at last got astronomical success with it.
Cool
Thanks mate. Cheers
Could you please provide a detail setup for the DSX700T11 Auto-Bipap? Thanks
Hi Carlos, if i can get my hands on that machine i could give it a try :-)
So your not going into the menu??? Settings??....NEXT!!
Part 2 for the menu and then part 3 for the good stuff! So yes... NEXT VID!!
I was not given the humidification tubing when I got the CPAP. Does this mean that I don't have to fill up the water chamber every night when I use the machine?
You will still need to fill up the water chamber. Unless you detach that complete section off and connect the tubing directly to the pump section of the machine (IE remove the whole humidification side of the device)
@@CPAPReviews Thanks, but is it safe to deatach that complete section every night? Will I still get the same benefit from the machine if I don't need the humidifier tubing? Thanks again!
@@csfan65 The only thing the humidifier does is add moisture to the air (make the air more moist) so you don't get a dry throat etc. It has no actual therapeutic significance. It's for comfort. You can always put it back on if you feel it's more enjoyable having warm moist air.
why does the blue light on the power bar blink for long periods of time??
Not sure mate
High-frequency
Good Evening Nick- I have the machine and it's wonderful. I sleep better and cleaning the machine is a breeze. Do you have to get the heated tubing with the machine or go with the cool tube for the cool air flow? Thanks for the information
Lorraine Spotts hello, you can go with whatever floats your boat :-). Best wishes
Nick
Nick, thank you! I’ll be getting my first machine this week. How important is it to have the machine ‘below’ my head level? My current bedroom set up the machine would be even with my head or very slightly above. Thank you in advance, Marisa
Hi Marisa, please be careful in purchasing a machine at this point in the product cycle. Philips Dreamstation 1 has potential faults with the foam, the Dreamstation 2 is okay but not amazing, the Airsense 10 is about to be replaced by the AirSense 11. If you must get a machine right away i would suggest the SleepStyle by F&P. In regards to your question, it's not that important however it will be a bit more noisy right next to your head and also if you get condensation in the tube you might want to lower it closer to the ground (not on the ground as it's dusty down there!). Cheers
Thanks for the information!
Welcome mate. Take care
I don't want this app on my phone iPhone will be watching can I do wifi on pc. yes I know they'll be watching me too but my choice is wifi
You bring make a very good point! I would be very careful in using these apps. It makes me uncomfortable knowing that a company is collecting my medical data on a nightly basis. A lot of people use PC Software called sleepyhead and I'm pretty sure you can also buy Philips Software called Encore. Cheers
Looks great, but can I check facebook on the screen of the machine?
Although I am using CPAP (Dreamstation) about 3 months, still I do wake up during the night because of dry mouth. Any advise?
Increase the humidification level. Thank you
@@CPAPReviews Thank you for your suggestion. Second problem: I can't disconnect tube from CPAP. On your video, it sees so easy to do it. Maybe, I got incorrect tube. Where I can place order for the correct tubing?
@@jirihlava2522 Sounds like you have standard tubing. Upgrade to the heated tube
Mr. CPAP: What voltage is the DreamStation? Can I plug an automotive cigarette lighter power cord into the machine while driving? Is there some other sensible totally portable power source for us campers, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts?
clark57225 12:30, it’s a 12 volt.
@@AWatts Thanks. But I'm still scared to hook it up to a car battery.
Mine came with both power sources
I drive a truck an have to use it per company policy n I use the cigarette plug in truck
My dad wants to know that how can we take off the heat..? Using the humidifier if there’s anyway to takeoff the heat if it could be cool..? If anyone know please let me know thx
Sure can, just need to turn the humidifier and heated tube off. Watch the 3 part series and i'm pretty sure i show how to do this
Thanks, info was good. How can I order parts and filters?
Hi Kathy, where do you live? Nick
Thank you for this ! Your review I the best !
Great video. I just started using my machine last night and I couldn't take it. I was having trouble breathing primarily because one of my nostrils always get clogged. Is there any feature on this machine that can help me with this?
Hi Raider, nah mate, just practice and keep at it and your body / lungs will adapt to breathing against the pressure. Just takes time and effort in the beginning. Stay strong
@@CPAPReviews already 2 weeks in with my machine and I am getting used to it. Im glad I took the time to think about my health.
@@raiders84ify I have same problem. Either one of my nostrils was blocked and not getting proper sleep. I bought this machine and tried last night with settings out of the box. couldn't able to breath fine and removed after 1 hour. please advice how it is helping you so far. really appreciate your response.
I have been using a Auto PAP for many years. Until recently (when I had a double sided Turbinate Coblation procedure for my permanently congested nostrils, which it turn changed my life) I always had to have the STARTING pressure on 8cms because whenever I lay down, my nose was so blocked that the minor 4cm starting pressure was not enough to push through the congestion. Perhaps raising the starting pressure might help you too. Since having the coblation, my CPAP pressure averages 8cm H2o pressure and my STARTING pressure is now able to be 4cm H2o pressure. My prescription had been 11 until I had the coblation. Is your congestion a permanent condition? If so , perhaps see a ENT surgeon regarding addressing the congestion.
Several years old, but hoping CPAP Reviews might answer.
My gal has one but can't get it about 5% and feels much better at 7%.
Is there a way to UP the O2 % output?
She's not sure how to set "smart ramp". (anyone else know???? ty!)
She needs to stop using it. It's been recalled and dangerous for her health - ua-cam.com/video/kFxtA3y1ucQ/v-deo.html
@@CPAPReviews THANKS!
Sent her the link. Watched it myself.
Not sure why your comment is NOT showing on the VID page.. only in COMMENTS notification?!? Wow.
Now showing after refresh, but after going BACK to vid (when not seen) IDK!?
What is the total weight of this machine including the heated hose and the carry case, without the instruction booklets and extra hose please? Can a So Clean 2 fit this machine without an adaptor?
New user here - How do I get my mask straps to stop itching . I wash it once a week - but it still itches ??
thx, mate. i'm hating this but i have to use it starting tonight. your video helps make it easy.
Cheers mate
which machine have the best app? Phillip, resmed or fisher
Main 1 I like my Resmed app
It's all the same shit :-)
Mine makes a buzzing noise when I breathe out - breathing out, puts a little pressure on some fan/components that makes this noise....kinda distracting while I'm trying to get to sleep.
I've already returned one for this very reason and this one is actually worse than the first
Hi Mark, sorry to hear that. Sometimes they just get a bit of dust inside them and it can affect the noise. Also having the Flex modes high will increase the noise level too. Just make sure you're replacing / cleaning your filters every month and make sure you use both the ultra fine & reusable filters together for best protection. Best wishes
@@CPAPReviews Thanks
@@CPAPReviews Thanks
Excellent!!
Thanks Mark :)
How do you heat the water up. Or is the hose heated?
Hi there, Check out part 3 of the series. ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html
You can change both the humidification (water vapour content) and the heated tube level. Here's also a video on humidification
ua-cam.com/video/79redmNSwmg/v-deo.html
Thank you
Nick
Review was great thanks
Cheers Jeff
Am i not supposed to be able to breathe out my nose?!
Hi Ed. If you are using any nasal variety mask then yes. If you have a full face mask which covers your nose and mouth you can breathe any way you like. Cheers. Nick
Getting very frustrated. Just got my machine today, followed all of the steps and it still says check power! What do I do???
Hello, you consult with place where you purchased it. Sounds like a faulty power supply
CPAP Reviews ok. I called the on call person and they said the green port plug in must not be in all the ways but I literally tried so hard to plug it it and it won’t budge any farther
This tutorial series describes the basic Dreamstation, but where can I find the tutorials for Dream Station Auto SV? They are quite different!
G'day Brad, that's the auto in the vid mate
Do you have a video for the Dreamwear BiPap machine?
Hi Shirley, no i don't sorry but i think i will do one soon :-)
That would be great. But I imagine they are about the same except for the two pressure settings.
After cleaning my Bi-Pap machine It won't work. The power button just keeps blinking. The front has a light on but there's no reading. Just a blank screen. Help
IS Humidifier NEEDS TO KEEPING ON IN WINTER SEASON?
Hi there, well actually during winter the atmospheric air generally has much less water content due to it being cold (cold air can't hold much water vapour) so you actually need it MORE during winter time. You will however also need to increase your heated tube levels also :-)
@@CPAPReviews thanks a lot for your good information.
Hi
I have received my device , but dream mapper App is not activated in my country , what to do to get it ?
Hi there, i'm not sure about this. You probably don't really need it though as you can view the data on the machine itself. I don't trust the apps either. Too much health data going to the big manufacturers. There's some software that some people use called sleepy head which you can download. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews Thanks a lot for your guidance..
Can the dreamstation provide bipap service?
HI Keith, the Dreamstation title refers to all types of PAP devices under that Model. You can get a dreamstation in a cpap (fixed/manual) , apap (auto) or Bipap and probably some others like VPAP etc. It's like getting a FORD RANGER. There's lots of models of Ford Ranger but they are all RANGERS etc.
is there anyone knows how I forward the data update to my dctor?
Why is my dreamstation power button always on? is taking the power cord off the only way to turn it off completely?
Not sure on this one, should go into sleep mode i think
I was wondering the same thing cause mine doing it and I only had it today make 2 days
Thanks.
I am not able to remove my tubing from the humidifier. I have the Dreamstation. There are little pin holes on some of the tubing as in this instructional video. Where the end of the tubing actually clicks in. The one that is currently on my machine is just soft rubber with no pin hole attachment. I have tried and tried to get this off and cannot for the life of me. I have twisted and pulled at the same time from the base and have not pulled on the tubing part as I'm sure it would tear off. Any advice on how I can remove it so I can put a new one on?
Hi Teresa, you can try heating up the rubber end using a hairdryer or disconnect the humidifier section and run it under hot water for a while. Heating it up should make it expand and also make it a bit more stretchy. Otherwise try getting a thing butter knife or screwdriver up between the rubber and the hard humidifier elbow and work it around 360 to try and lever it off. If you're still struggling, just get a stanley knife and cut it off or even a pair of scissor. Best wishes
I will be picking out a machine in the next week or so - I don't see that hose being nearly long enough for me. Do y'all have any problems with the length of the hose?
Do you have to hook up an oxygen supply to the dream machine?
Is there a way to increase the volume
Hi there, yes! Those settings are called the 'clinical settings' and i discuss this in part 3. Here's the link ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html . Have a great day :-). Nick
Why does my cpap say service required. Could you please let me know about it?
Because something is not working correctly. There's a fault
Does this have an auto start feature?
Yes most machines have auto on / auto off these days :-)
Do you change the filter.
Hi Marisol, thanks for your question. Yes absolutely! Every 1-2 months you should be changing the filter. It will not only improve the air quality that you're breathing but it will add years to your machine life. Here's a link to a great cheap pack of 52 filters on amazon amzn.to/3gXM2u3 Have a great day
is the low wheezing sound still in the phillips machine? I want to buy this machine because I hear the algorithm is better but fisher and resmed are dead silent
Try putting it closer the ground :-). Don't worry to much about the Algorithm, they will all do the job. New FP machine is crazy quiet though
Mine makes a buzzing noise when I breathe out - breathing out, puts a little pressure on some fan/components that makes this noise....kinda distracting while I'm trying to get to sleep.
I've already returned one for this very reason and this one is actually worse than the first
Como poner el idioma de comunicación con el Philips Cpap respironics
I’d like it a lot more if it had the option to turn the Bluetooth off. Don’t want that next to my brain all night 😂
Great point you make! Thank you
What kind of mask do you recommend and where do you get it from?
Hi Heidi, i don't 'recommend' any masks. My recommendation is trial a mask and see if you find it comfortable to use. If you find one you can sleep with then you're doing well. Best wishes and thanks for your comment
im located in canada ontario, My cpap didnt come with a heated tube, just me or normal? i just bought mine and i cant find the answer on the internet, thanks in advance
U should not need a heated tube unless U R camping at below zero. I have been Tipi camping with my cpap 4 years at down to freezing no problem. Actually cooler air is more comfortable. I have been on cpap 4 16 yrs. My new machine has a heated tube & I have it turned off. I have had 4 machines in 16 yrs. I am in Oregon.
I was asking if it came with a heated tube, not for your advice? Like theres a reason why i bought the heated tube, Firstly, I like more warmer and humid air because I have nose issues and it feels more comfortable. Secondly, every time I wake up during midnight because of all the condensation splashing into my face and waking me up. I know I need one. I was just curious if it was just me that was given a regular tube instead of a heated one. reason is because if i didnt have to spend an extra amount of money on it and they basically switched out the heated tubing for a regular one and sold it to me, I could file a complaint.
Hello, I've had my Dreamstation for more than a year. It's always used in a dry , cool environment. However I'm baffled as to why on three different occasions I wound up with my face mask drenched with condensation. The last time it occurred i closed the bedroom window and turned on the air conditioner to dehumidify the air. Last night when the problem persisted I discontinued the use for that night. Is this intermittent problem with the Dreamstation in need of repair?
Turn the heated tube up and the humidification down :-)
Hi from Japan! How much does this cost and can I purchase this from Japan?
Hi John, you probably can but if you can't i'm sure you can import it from somewhere else.They very in price a little but in Australia they're around the $1500 AUD price
@@CPAPReviews Thank you so much for the response here!
How do you adjust the pressure?
Check out part 3
ua-cam.com/video/0BhrJPDq_5s/v-deo.html
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My heated tubing runs for about 30-45 minutes, then shuts itself off. Is there something I can do to change this, and what symbol would it be under? TIA
Is there more information why the machine turn off?
I'm so on the fence right now, I just don't know what to do. I love this machine, but I'm also interested in the Resmstar Luna Auto CPAP. It's a newer machine than this, but this machine really looks nice!
I'm upgrading from a Respronics Philips Remstar PRO CFLEX 450P System One CPAP, and want the best in therapy.
Since you've tested so many, what is you top pick? I want one that will do best for me.
Hi Ken, The Luna is not really in the same league as the dreamstation but it's a great machine for the price. If you can afford it i would go a dreamstation even though it's probably going to be replaced with a newer machine in 1-2 years i imagine. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews Thanks! That's awesome advice!
I'll be going with the Dreamstation!
Do we need to have a converter to use in different country?
Hi Agnes, no you don't, just the power point adapter
I was hoping to see how to add my oxygen connector so I could feed in my oxygen... but not here ... great videos though.
Hi Nick,
I've been recommended the Philips Respironics DreamStation Pro by my sleep specialist. Is this the same one that you're reviewing on this video.? All the videos I can find is the DreamStation only. Is this the same as the pro or is the pro an upgraded version?
Hi Sue, the pro is the fixed pressure version of the machine ( the cpap - fixed pressure rate ). the other version is the Auto ( the automatic pressure )
get rid of your dream station.... recommended by your sleep specialist I'm a retired former registered respiratory care practitioner and a cpap user. Those machines shut down when they can't detect breathing, you know the very condition they are supposed to be treating.... They are the nightmare machines of death.
Hi Nice, very nice, informative videos, I saw all the 3 parts. I have a simple question:
If the machine is adjusted properly then it is trying to get your AHI as low as it can, right?
So the AHI above 10-11 indicates that the machine isn't adjusted, right? I've tried many diff. settings, and found out that i have a huge problem with the pressures above 12, which makes me press the ramp button again and again till i give up and remove the mask to fall in sleep again. So when I check the AHI the day after, it is always below 4-5, 'cuse the machine does NOT register when I don't wear the mask! Does it mean that the machine is not suitable for me? thanks, :-)
Hi Ben, if that's your simple question i would hate to hear your difficult one. If i was you i would forget about the AHI altogether and just focus on finding a setting that is comfortable. If a pressure above 12 causes you to take the mask off, set a max to 10 and go from there. To many people get caught up in all the data bullshit when at the day it's just a guide. The real trick is to make the therapy comfortable, get use to sleeping with it and then you can adjust the pressure later on once you have mastered sleeping with the unit. Cheers
Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thanks :-)