CPAP and Hanging

[PappyAmos]

I was looking to get a Dreamstation Go as I use a Dreamstation normally,
but there is a major recall by Phillips on almost all the Dreamstations.
Due to the recalls no one can sell them and Phillips is indicating about a year to replace the machines already in use.

That is what Phillips told me today and referred me to my pulmonalogist for a solution. She told me the unit was not a threat if it had not been exposed to an ozone sanitizing device like the Soclean.

[Crazytown3]

Guys can you show some pics of your set ups?

I finally remembered to get some pictures of my travel setups.

My main kit is a ResMed AirMini with ResMed P10 nasal pillows, and Pilot 24 Lite battery. Great system, and I typically can get 2, sometimes 3 nights use out of the battery. I do a lot of motorcycle trips, and can charge the battery on the bike while I'm riding.

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My secondary kit is a HDM/Breas Z2 Auto, with ResMed P10 nasal pillows. No battery for this yet, but it is a 12 volt system so I can use something more affordable and reasonable, such as one of the Talentcell batteries from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BJCRUO...v_ov_lig_dp_it

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The AirMini system is lighter and more compact, but the Z2 system is quieter and runs on 12v (vs AirMini 24v). I think once I get a battery for the Z2, that will be my preferred system.

[GroundHog]

Crazytown3 get rid of that 6 foot hose and get a 18 inch or 24 inch hose...

https://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/catalo.../?q=+CSU603-18

[PappyAmos]

Crazytown3 get rid of that 6 foot hose and get a 18 inch or 24 inch hose...

[Crazytown3]

LOL but isn't longer better??

I think I will get a shorter hose. Much more manageable.

[TominMN]

LOL but isn't longer better??

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Yes, when a tall guy needs a hammock.

[taraH]

So now my question is- where do you, suspend it? Do you hang this from your ridgeline? Or would that cause excess sag?

[Cruiser51]

I was looking to get a Dreamstation Go as I use a Dreamstation normally,
but there is a major recall by Phillips on almost all the Dreamstations.
Due to the recalls no one can sell them and Phillips is indicating about a year to replace the machines already in use.

Thank you for posting this, I got a recall letter today and it affects several generations back of Respironics units, including both units I currently use.

Sorry if this isn't exactly on topic, but I think it is pretty important ... so I will share what i found and did

I did quite a bit of research and these 2 videos are the best summary of the the recall info, I confirmed the contents with my doctor and also found the Phillips info that wasn't shared with the user

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFxtA3y1ucQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdtAVk2R_FY


I stopped using my Respironics units after watching these and bought a ResMed S10 setup ... including the ResMed power converter going from 12V to 24V for camping

......... back on topic ......

I previously posted that I routinely got up to 14 days on my C266 12v battery ... this swap occurred less than a week before a scheduled 8 day camping trip, so I had very little time to acquire and test the battery setup

My initial 3 nights at home suggested that the ResMed uses a lot more power, so I reduced the unit pressure to 4 cm for the trip ... long story short, the setup lasted 5.5 days

So for those folks using ResMed devices on battery power, just be aware they use a lot more power (think ~2.5x) than the Respironic machines .... going forward, if/when they fix the Respironic units, I will likely keep them for camping/battery use and use the ResMed at home


Brian

[Cruiser51]

So now my question is- where do you, suspend it? Do you hang this from your ridgeline? Or would that cause excess sag?

Just make sure your ridgeline is using a non stretch cord like zing-it or lash-it and sag will not be an issue.

I have been designing and making bridge hammocks and the next set will be hanging the entire setup from the ridgeline and I expect absolutely no issues with sag.




Brian

[Crazytown3]

Thank you for posting this, I got a recall letter today and it affects several generations back of Respironics units, including both units I currently use.

Sorry if this isn't exactly on topic, but I think it is pretty important ... so I will share what i found and did

I did quite a bit of research and these 2 videos are the best summary of the the recall info, I confirmed the contents with my doctor and also found the Phillips info that wasn't shared with the user

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFxtA3y1ucQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdtAVk2R_FY


I stopped using my Respironics units after watching these and bought a ResMed S10 setup ... including the ResMed power converter going from 12V to 24V for camping

......... back on topic ......

I previously posted that I routinely got up to 14 days on my C266 12v battery ... this swap occurred less than a week before a scheduled 8 day camping trip, so I had very little time to acquire and test the battery setup

My initial 3 nights at home suggested that the ResMed uses a lot more power, so I reduced the unit pressure to 4 cm for the trip ... long story short, the setup lasted 5.5 days

So for those folks using ResMed devices on battery power, just be aware they use a lot more power (think ~2.5x) than the Respironic machines .... going forward, if/when they fix the Respironic units, I will likely keep them for camping/battery use and use the ResMed at home


Brian

Sounds like a good new setup. That's been my experience too with the ResMed 24v machines (AirSense10 and AirMini). They kind of eat up the power. As long as you can compensate for it like you did, then it works.