Resmed Quattro FX - Rave! Rave! Rave!

[Berneta]

Wishing you Luck!

Hi--it takes time to get everything sorted out. Just hang in there and soon you will be sleeping hours and hours! Then we'll have to call you Happy! xx Berneta

[Grumpy]

getting better

Managed to get a good couple of hours (or so) this afternoon having reverted to normal tubing. Still getting some leakage but hoping to get it sorted eventually.

[Grumpy]

hose lift

I've got a hose lift that I take on hols but don't need to use it at home because I've got a big brass bedstead which works just as well.

[symmit]

Lots of problems with leaks and its much noiser than the Liberty due to the gale that blows out of the front vent (the Liberty has 2 sets of vents ).
Also had to re-insert the short hose (12 inches or so) with the swivel connector because the weight of the Aussie heated tube causes problems. Might switch to a conventional tube to try.
However it is by far the most comfortable mask I've tried so I will persist.

Hoselift!

I've got my new longer hose routed over the head of the bed, makes life a bit easier!

[Sparticus]

Nike, addidas, puma or reboc?

Swings and roundabouts, trying to think of some more, oh yes Whats good for the goose isnt good for the gander. Mask are like shoes, everyone needs something different, I was given a quattro and Ive stuck with it since day one, if it works why change it. I can clearly see the difference of the new FX but again I wont change from my own mask because I know mine is the best mask in the world, probably

[Grumpy]

Not a promising start

Lots of problems with leaks and its much noiser than the Liberty due to the gale that blows out of the front vent (the Liberty has 2 sets of vents ).
Also had to re-insert the short hose (12 inches or so) with the swivel connector because the weight of the Aussie heated tube causes problems. Might switch to a conventional tube to try.
However it is by far the most comfortable mask I've tried so I will persist.

[Grumpy]

arrived already...

..and tried it on.

Looks very promising and the headgear is simpler and easier to adjust than the Liberty Mirage. Also the knuckle joint has double-swivel unlike the single swivel on the Liberty so I can eliminate the short tube which should cut down on condensation (rain-out) problems.

Tonight's the night!

[Tigers Fan]

The greatest difference between this and any other mask I know of is the way the headgear does not attach to the mask but instead to a 'spider' (only four legs) which slips over the mask. This permits the mask to float/hover within the 'spider'. A deep cushion then makes for a very light seal and there is virtually no pressure anywhere.

As I've said, it is a fantastic mask!

TF

[Grumpy]

looks similar to Mirage Liberty ( my current mask)

I think the tech is basically the same as the Mirage Liberty but with an an extended frame to cover the nose instead of the nasal prongs that the Liberty has. Will let you know when it arrives.

[symmit]

isnt there a chance of the straps covering the eyes?

Looks like the frame is shaped to bring the straps down and away from the eyes, and it sits low on the nose anyway so I'm hoping the pressure from the seal is mostly to the chin and cheeks. It's very small!

[Sparticus]

Straps

isnt there a chance of the straps covering the eyes?






I take it then if you do have one of these then the straps behave themselves and dont move around? Looks a bit close to the eyes?

[Grumpy]

Just ordered one

Contacted RealSleep yesterday; (plastic) sizing tool arrived today.

[Tigers Fan]

Resmed and Respironics do them - maybe others but I don't know. Look on their web sites for the nearest one to you - which may not be near, at all. Abingdon and Chichester are the ones I use.

TF

[Grumpy]

Free mask fitting day

Realsleep are having an open day on 26th Feb with free mask fitting sessions (have to pre-book).

http://www.realsleep.co.uk/rsuk/

They now have the Quattro FX stock at £120.

Unfortunately I will be playing in a Bridge tournament in Harrogate that weekend.

[dozi lad]

A Resmed Sleep Vantage clinic mask fitting session for £25 or whatever it costs now would sort you.

Where can I find out about these clinics - where are they?
My NHS hospital just gave me my kit and said 'come back in 18 months'.
I would really like to try other masks but not prepared to pay that sort of money on spec.