Fisher & Paykel: Icon Auto CPAP Review

Posted on March 4, 2011 by cpapmeister

  PROs: Packed with all the technologies; compact size and space saving features; excellent heated humidifier; quiet operation. CONs:  Stays warm even when not operational; needs chamber that is easier to clean; operation to change certain settings may be difficult for some. OVERALL:  Excellent Auto-CPAP for the frequent traveler and the “home-body” The Icon Auto [...]

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First look: Fisher & Paykel ICON in Canada

Posted on July 5, 2010 by cpapmeister

I have been fortunate enough to be one of the first people in North America to see Fisher & Paykel’s new CPAP platform called the Icon. Though I was not able to take it home even for a night, I was able to briefly play around with the unit and it left me with a [...]

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Product Review: ResMed S9 CPAP Review

Posted on June 7, 2010 by cpapmeister

Review written by Cox Tan-Ngo, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions Pros: Ultra-quiet operation; ClimateLine tubing is highly effective to reduce rain-out; Intuitive user interface Con: Tube connection in the back of unit; has an external power supply; no travel bag included Overall: It is a CPAP as beautiful as it it effective in delivering the needs [...]

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Product Review: Chin-up Strip

Posted on June 3, 2010 by cpapmeister

Mouth leaks have been a common problem experienced by most patients who use CPAP. Though there are some things you can do to minimize the problem, often times the solution is worse than the problem. The use of chin straps and full face mask are often recommended to solve mouth leaks, however, the common problem [...]

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Video Review: Philips Respironics System One CPAP and Humidifier

Posted on May 31, 2010 by cpapmeister

Video Review by Steve Archer, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions ______________________________________ Philips Respironics System One CPAP and Humidifier is available at www.clinicalsleep.com. If you want to find out more information on PR System One CPAP, call 1-877-304-1441 to talk to a Clinical Sleep Solutions’ representative.

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Philips Respironics System One CPAP Review

Posted on May 31, 2010 by cpapmeister

Reviewed by Cox Tan-Ngo, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions Pros: Improved humidifier system; Improved Latch system to separate humidifier for travel; SD Memory Card storage; Better detection of non-OSA related events; Intuitive toggle dial. Cons: “Wind Noise”; Lack of a Silencer Cap; Continued presence of the external power Brick Overall: An improvement to the out-going M-series [...]

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Philips Respironics Comfort Gel vs. ResMed Mirage SoftGel

Posted on May 25, 2010 by cpapmeister

“In the Blue corner is the is the long time champion of the Gel Seal Masks… Comfort Gel by Philips Respironics” “In the White Corner is the the newest challenger… Mirage SoftGel by ResMed” For as long as I can remember, Respironics (before they were acquired by Philips) has been the dominant player in creating [...]

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Video Review: ResMed Mirage Softgel nasal mask

Posted on May 13, 2010 by cpapmeister

Video Review by Steve Archer, RRT, Chief Therapist at Clinical Sleep Solutions. Call 1-877-304-1441 to talk to a Clinical Sleep Solutions representative if you would like to obtain more information on the ResMed Mirage Softgel nasal mask. Or visit www.clinicalsleep.com

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ResMed S9 CPAP Video Review

Posted on May 6, 2010 by cpapmeister

Video review by Steve Archer, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions ______________________________________ ResMed S9 CPAP and Humidifier available at Clinical Sleep Solutions. Please call 1-877-304-1441 if you would like to find out whether the S9 CPAP and Humidifier is the CPAP system for you. Or go to www.clinicalsleep.com

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