Resmed AirSense 10 elite

[sparkle]

I have been given this machine today, at clinic. Does anyone use this machine? If you do, What do you think of it?

[Sleep2Snore]

They are a basic CPAP machine, good though for a basic machine, nice and quiet.
I think they are better than other manufacturers machines. However, the ResMed Airsense10 Autoset is even better as it adjusts to your requirements.
At one time there was a huge difference in prices, but now it is not so big between CPAPs and APAPs. See how you get on with it, I think if they have the pressure right you will be fine. It may take you a while to get used to it, but you will be fine. There is a EPR option to help you breathe out if you have problems, it might be turned on or not, if not ask them to turn it on if you have any problems.
Biggest problem is usually the mask and not the machine, but for a basic CPAP it is as good as it gets.

[Stevenmahoney]

Here is a basic explanation of the difference between various machines. Elite is a CPAP machine.

The CPAP machine is the basic ventilation therapy system. CPAP means continuous positive airway pressure. Being the standard breathing therapy utility, the CPAP machine is less expensive but also less convenient than more advanced models. Because CPAP sends a constant air stream to the patient, it is more comfortable during inhalation than during exhalation, when the user must exhale against the constant stream of air. This system can cause breathing difficulties for some users, and can wake patients periodically during the night.

AutoPAP (also known as AutoSet) includes an algorithm that tracks patient breathing patterns and lowers air pressure during exhalation. Because of this, it can be substantially more comfortable than standard CPAP (and even more so with BiPAP), but takes time to analyze patient breathing patterns and adjust accordingly. Thus, breathing can be somewhat difficult in the beginning as the machine attempts to predict when inhalation and exhalation will occur, which can take about 2-3 minutes for the adjustment. Also, when breathing patterns change during the night, whether slowing or speeding up, the AutoPAP system takes a moment to adjust. As patients wait between adjustments, the machine will maintain the previous rhythm. In general, the AutoPAP system can keep patients comfortable enough for sustained periods of uninterrupted sleep, but still may wake them during adjustments.

BiPAP machines are the most advanced breathing therapy devices available. The BiPAP system has two different pressure settings - one for inhaling and one for exhaling - and it continues to monitor patient breathing patterns on a breath-by-breath basis. Thus, the BiPAP system makes immediate adjustments upon first breath, and is practically unnoticeable to the patient. Due to this level of real-time response and accommodation, BiPAP offers a very natural feeling that is easy for most users to become accustomed to. Once you try BiPAP for yourself, you may find it difficult to return to the more basic systems.

SistemmaCPAP is an excellent place to buy one, by the way.