Take the plunge and become a volunteer firefighter - get fitted with a mask and air tank.

As you can guess, I want to try the Bleep, and want my DME to provide it. Preferred Homecare, the company I am with now says they cannot order the Bleep for me. I have learned that I cannot use two DMEs, one for the mask and one for everything else. Any input would be much appreciated. What I have ...

At the top of the page click on "Advanced Search" then type in Battery Options and start reading. The nice thing about Respironics is they are 12V and their DC power cord is more affordable. goto cpap.com for the good price on the DC cord. I started using a jump starter some years ago cuz thats what...

I am looking into buying a CCTV setup with a dedicated hard drive. That will work, just a bit more pricey, but may not reveal anything in the end. Be sure to compare price to the Arlo - It connects via wire to your internet but the camera is wirelss and can be placed anywhere and can be moved anywh...

Tcole wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:10 pm

Received 50% disability from VA. Receiving current SA from private health care. How do I get supplies from VA?

Question - is your disability rating due to sleep apnea?
And do you have a Primary doc at the VA?

Also noticed you are using ramp and it seems to be set for a long time, possibly the max? How long? It's been a long time since I used ramp, iirc you have to manually press ramp? Also iirc during the ramp period the cpap doesn't respond to or record any events. fyi, That would affect your total AHI ...

Do you have any issues with restless legs or limb movements during sleep? Yes I do There is a lot of info on this forum about limb movements and kteague can be a huge source of help. I remember seeing on here people who managed to video record their sleep. If money is no object Arlo cameras work we...

I have seen people wearing FF cpap masks walking around in stores. I guess it meets the requirements.

I guess the DreamStation is much more efficient than the System One I have used a System One in the past. As mentioned when on DC do not power the humidifier. When I first started I needed the heated humidifier but learned to sleep wo the heat. I have been known to use the jump starter right at my ...

I'm using a Dreamstation Auto BiPap @18/13 , while it does have a heated humidifier, always use any humidifier in passover mode when on DC. I have even added a Fisher & Paykel humidifier in line to increase the passover mode moisture. Esp if you are indoors in an air conditioned environment.

jpek, I think you would do better to first focus on one problem at a time. I read a post on here some years ago about using a jump start battery for backup DC power. Since I already had one I gave it a try and have been using one for over 10 yrs now. Maybe you already have one.

Okie bipap wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:23 pm

His mind is all ready made up, don't confuse him with the facts.

You are one of the only posters in this thread, besides me, that is on Medicare afaik. You could direct your help to the OP but chose to join the "Derail n Bash" gang. What a disappointment.

While Medicare has adjusted their requirements over the years apparently they have yet to relax the 2hr dx requirement. Someone corrected you on this further up in the thread, but you are again repeating it. For studies less than two hours, a patient qualifies for a Medicare diagnosis if: 1. There ...

Do let us know what you found out. ie. did your old PSG not meet some part of their new guidelines since your last PSG? This sounds so hopeful in the negative. I suspect you've been praying it did not meet new guidelines while thinking it would save face for you in the forum. :wink: BTW, Medicare h...

Thanks! I will definetly call Medicare tomorrow. They should be able to tell me. When I get home I am going to download sleepyhead to my pc and see what it shows on the SD card. Never thought I would be stuck with cost of sleep study. Do let us know what you found out. ie. did your old PSG not meet...