S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

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S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

Post by Bluebonnet_Gal » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:47 pm

Does anyone know the difference between the Resmed S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP?

Gail

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Re: S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

Post by papdad » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:41 pm

DSM can probably asnwer this question. Will bump back up top and maybe he (DSM) will see the question.

Norm
ResMed VPAP Auto 25 - HumidAire 4i - Mirage Quattro FF - Invacare Platinum XL & Homefill II

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Re: S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

Post by rested gal » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:46 pm

I think jnk already answered it for her:
viewtopic/t37593/My-all-too-typical-fol ... h-ENT.html

And the good news is that she has her spiffy "sweet" new machine.
viewtopic/t37619/ResMed-VPAP-Auto-25--S ... chine.html
ResMed S9 VPAP Auto (ASV)
Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
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Re: S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

Post by papdad » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:56 pm

Thanks. Just saw where she got her VPAP Auto 25. They are really nice machines.

Thanks, Norm
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Re: S8 VPAP and the Malibu VPAP - difference?

Post by Bluebonnet_Gal » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:58 pm

Yes, how did I get so lucky? Did I say anything bad about my DME??? If I did, I TAKE IT ALL BACK!

Don't know yet though how much this is going to cost me out of pocket. Today they just asked for whatever I could pay since I have a $1,000 Ded!