Okay, so we're also trying to find a good mask fit for my hubby. He has a round face and a big round head. He's been using the Resmed Ultra Mirage for the last five years or so, but has big leaks that total an hour or two with that mask.
He's also tried the Fisher and Paykel 432 and the Hans Rudolph v2 and is now trying the FP 431. We discovered the first night that the problem he's having with the FP masks is not the mask but the headgear. It rides up to the top of his head pulling the mask with it. So last night, he put the Ultra Mirage headgear on and said it was better but it still rode up. The leak rate is much less than with the Ultra Mirage and only 25 minutes total each night for the two he's tried it.
We've look at all the headgear options on CPAP.com, but wonder which would work best for a round head. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Best headgear for large round heads
Best headgear for large round heads
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Mask: FlexiFit HC432 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: This is my current equipment set up |
Previous equipment:
Machine: Respironics M series Auto with A-Flex
Humidifier: Respironics M series Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Viewer
Machine: Respironics M series Auto with A-Flex
Humidifier: Respironics M series Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Viewer
Re: Best headgear for large round heads
I have a PAP CAP that he could test drive. It's in Parkland right now. Let me holler at my tester and see if I can pick it up on Thursday on my way to your house.
Cheers,
Babs
Cheers,
Babs
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Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently wide open 10-20. Consistent AHI 2.1. No flex. HH 3. Deluxe Chinstrap. |
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Re: Best headgear for large round heads
Sounds like his big round melon is what the designers of the Headrest nasal pillows mask's headgear had in mind!
LINKS to HeadRest nasal pillows mask topics (same mask has had other names: Aeiomed Aura, then Headrest, then Invacare Twilight NP, then back to Headrest again.)
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LINKS to HeadRest nasal pillows mask topics (same mask has had other names: Aeiomed Aura, then Headrest, then Invacare Twilight NP, then back to Headrest again.)
viewtopic.php?t=3098
ResMed S9 VPAP Auto (ASV)
Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
3M painters tape over mouth
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Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
3M painters tape over mouth
ALL LINKS by rested gal:
viewtopic.php?t=17435