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Nick, I’m so glad you started this channel and created a place where people can really talk about sleep apnea therapy. It is amazing to see such exciting innovation in the field!
Why, for 17 years of PAP therapy has no one ever checked how effective my PAP therapy is? Once a year my prescription is renewed by a doctor visit. No questions and nothing advised, has been the routine for 17 years.
Some important points raised. After 18 months use of a resmed machine I've had to figured out a lot for myself. Resmed has been most unhelpful and don't seem to understand rebreathing or deny there's an issue. As for pillows masks, the machine can't tell the difference between a mask leak and air escaping via the mouth so increases pressure to try and deal with a mask leak which makes things worse. Not great for the nasal mucosa.
Appreciate the insights mate. It's true about the 'leak' however ResMed devices do have 'leak compensation' which will actually reduce the pressure if leak goes too high.
I had the same problem with my nasal pillow leaking air but when I switched to a smaller pillow, I rarely have air leakage anymore. Also, your head gear needs to fit properly.
WOW. My wife has been on CPAP since 2016. I was recently home tested and discovered (?) I have AHI = 28.3. My equipment is expected any day. I ordered the nasal pillow because I knew a full face mask would never work for me - to constricting. So my adventure starts. This talk and discussion was just plain wonderful! I am going to look forward to more closely following your content for sure and this doctor was - well what can you say - I think he was just amazing! Thanks for this information.
Should look into medications and their affects, i was put on statins and my machine couldn't control my apena. Stopped taking them and have now got control back!
Thanks for the video, and showing folks trying [engineering] new things. As a computer programmer, I see many devices where the device is 100% the same, and the software is the change. What a great world (for us) to just be able to buy a one-time flash of the device's program memory. Then everybody with an APAP, VAuto, etc., would be able to get this new algorithm.
Awesome video, I learned so much! So Resmed Nasal Pillows for people on lower pressure? What is lower pressure, Less than 10? to limit rebreathing? And set your machine to Full Facemask even if you are using a nasal mask! Interesting. I am going to try that. I am going to try the Resmed Airfit P30I. What about the new Fisher and Paykel Solo Nasal Mask? Any info on the venting on that mask?
I just love this guy. He’s a true scientist questioning the status quo. Very excited about KPAP. I have the n30i which has been kind of awful to use with vcom. It’s noisy even with the 18” hose added. Is that just the nature of the mask?
Just wanted to give you a head up what i found out when i '' WEASELED " our CPAP machines, The New White Foam turns into pieces and dust trying to get it out. Had to Dermal the Air Chamber to get it all out, then i had to clean it out with water and then with the air compressor. Just a heads-up Bud (Mate). I have some pics of it if you want to see them. Love the vids, Larry from Nevada, USA
I actually love the pressure to breath in. Last night I was eating chips and got chip crumbs caught in my airway and I could not free them. I had already emptied my lungs on a cough, Id drunk water.. I could not inhale because my epiglottis was closed.. I was starting to panic. I managed to get a tiny wheeze of air through but not enough. I was already spinning seeing spots, so as a last resort, grabbed my CPAP with a start pressure around10.5mm and put that on and thankfully, it pushed enough air into my lungs so I could actually start coughing to clear my airway. It took a minute or two before the coughing settled down. So if I did not have inspiratory pressure, I probably would have passed out and possibly died. Normally, I cannot even fall asleep without positive pressure. I tried two months ago, and was totally unable to fall asleep.
Glad it's working well for you buddy. The high inhalation airflow does cause a lot of issues for many such as mask leaks, dry nose throat and mouth and aerophagia. It can also some other respiratory issues like treatment emergent central sleep apnea. Cheers
Interesting comments about pillow settings. I use an N20 with 13.6 fixed pressure, but want to go back to the P10 with vcom. He said you could lower the pressure with pillows, however I thought I needed to increase the pressure when adding the vcom.
My pre vcom fixed pressure was 11.2 and 11.4 would give me aerophagia. I have since upped it to 12.4 with vcom and going to attempt 12.6 tonight and find my upper limit.
What is his full name? Not mentioned in the video. No intro? Video seems to come into an ongoing conversation. Very interesting discussion. I'm changing my nasal pillow setting back to full mask. I'm not feeling rested so maybe this will help.
But I just flat out stop breathing. Doesn’t mater what the machine can’t make me breathe. I start again when I reach fight or flight then I take a few breaths then repeat all night long
So if I understand this correctly the pressure drops during inspiration and then begins to rise during expiration? Seems like a more complex version of EPR.
How does VCOM get along with Resmed Climate Line tubing? I assume only place to use VCOM with that is at the mask end (either in front of or following mask tube).
I'm on CPAP pressure 12 for clear airway apneas (moderate to severe without therapy). Therapy has been very good with full face mask (AHI mostly < 1). Would this new KPAP be worth switching to? I like the idea of having 1/2 the leak.
all cpap machines are made up of the same components (a few minor differences ie. bluetooth, touch screens etc) but the therapy components are very much the same (ie all ResMed devices are the same mechanically but the firmware that controls the blower is different)
And when this is ready for the market, we'll have a new five-buck shitty plastic box that will surely fulfill all that theory. What could possibly go wrong? 😁 A great theory that is watered down by the company's profit targets. Hope i am wrong.
The actual device will not be new. All CPAP machines (including APAP's and BiPAPs) are essentially made of the same components. The only thing that really varies is the firmware that analyses the respiratory data and controls the speed of the blower fan. This is essentially new firmware that will be installed on devices already on the market. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews it might sold to us with water leaking new device. Better hang with my 10, maybe upgrade to new Lövenstein Prisma 20A. But that is stationary only, nobody wants to travel with it. I travel with ResMed 10 without humidifier but using ResMed mini mask.
That's a big generalization and clearly incorrect. If you've tried a CPAP it's either not titrated correctly, or not the correct device for your particular sleep-disordered breathing.
This video is Episode 2 of the Breaking CPAP series - Here's the link to Episode 1 - ruclips.net/video/KGztMudC2Tw/видео.html
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Cheers
Good to see somone is working on improving CPAP, there is a tremendious amount of room for improvement in this therapy.
My thoughts exactly! Cheers
Will this be beneficial for individuals whom no longer qualify for CPAP however, they still have hypoventilation syndrome with CO2 retention?
Nick this is the best CPAP user vid ever! Ton's of valuable info here! Thank you both!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nick, I’m so glad you started this channel and created a place where people can really talk about sleep apnea therapy. It is amazing to see such exciting innovation in the field!
You're welcome buddy, glad you like it. Cheers
Why, for 17 years of PAP therapy has no one ever checked how effective my PAP therapy is? Once a year my prescription is renewed by a doctor visit. No questions and nothing advised, has been the routine for 17 years.
Ive had a V com for over a year! I wear a bleep , and the VCOM is the reason I can sleep with little effort and peace! I LOVE IT!
I don’t think I am overstating this - you guys are saving lives. Thank you!
Thank you Megan
Watching Nick's videos through out the years, he helped me set up my Bleep , I set mine to 6/6 and have the VCOM and its soooo nice! Thanks Nick
Some important points raised. After 18 months use of a resmed machine I've had to figured out a lot for myself. Resmed has been most unhelpful and don't seem to understand rebreathing or deny there's an issue. As for pillows masks, the machine can't tell the difference between a mask leak and air escaping via the mouth so increases pressure to try and deal with a mask leak which makes things worse. Not great for the nasal mucosa.
Appreciate the insights mate. It's true about the 'leak' however ResMed devices do have 'leak compensation' which will actually reduce the pressure if leak goes too high.
@@CPAPReviews It might not be hitting that threshold for me though.
I had the same problem with my nasal pillow leaking air but when I switched to a smaller pillow, I rarely have air leakage anymore. Also, your head gear needs to fit properly.
WOW. My wife has been on CPAP since 2016. I was recently home tested and discovered (?) I have AHI = 28.3. My equipment is expected any day. I ordered the nasal pillow because I knew a full face mask would never work for me - to constricting. So my adventure starts. This talk and discussion was just plain wonderful! I am going to look forward to more closely following your content for sure and this doctor was - well what can you say - I think he was just amazing! Thanks for this information.
Should look into medications and their affects, i was put on statins and my machine couldn't control my apena. Stopped taking them and have now got control back!
So is this why my lungs are hurting. Been on the dreamware machine for three weeks now. Each day feels like i just got done running.
Thanks for the video, and showing folks trying [engineering] new things.
As a computer programmer, I see many devices where the device is 100% the same, and the software is the change. What a great world (for us) to just be able to buy a one-time flash of the device's program memory. Then everybody with an APAP, VAuto, etc., would be able to get this new algorithm.
This is some great info! Thanks Nicko!
You bet!
Nick this revolutionary. Simple physics explained amazing
Can't wait to see the new device.
When using vcom with P10, I had to increase my pressure by 1.5, but then I had trouble exhaling.
So did i understand correctly? On the airsense 11 i would still choose full face mask setting even with using nasal pillows ?
Thank you for the series of videos!
This is very interesting and exciting news Uncle Nicko.
Thank you my friend
Awesome video, I learned so much! So Resmed Nasal Pillows for people on lower pressure? What is lower pressure, Less than 10? to limit rebreathing? And set your machine to Full Facemask even if you are using a nasal mask! Interesting. I am going to try that. I am going to try the Resmed Airfit P30I. What about the new Fisher and Paykel Solo Nasal Mask? Any info on the venting on that mask?
I just love this guy. He’s a true scientist questioning the status quo. Very excited about KPAP.
I have the n30i which has been kind of awful to use with vcom. It’s noisy even with the 18” hose added. Is that just the nature of the mask?
I have the same problem. I also use N30i and have tried vcom several times with 18" hose and it is just so noisy that I can't fall asleep.
❤ definitely looking for improvements. Age 75 with complex sleep apnea.
Just wanted to give you a head up what i found out when i '' WEASELED " our CPAP machines, The New White Foam turns into pieces and dust trying to get it out. Had to Dermal the Air Chamber to get it all out, then i had to clean it out with water and then with the air compressor. Just a heads-up Bud (Mate). I have some pics of it if you want to see them. Love the vids, Larry from Nevada, USA
I actually love the pressure to breath in. Last night I was eating chips and got chip crumbs caught in my airway and I could not free them. I had already emptied my lungs on a cough, Id drunk water.. I could not inhale because my epiglottis was closed.. I was starting to panic. I managed to get a tiny wheeze of air through but not enough. I was already spinning seeing spots, so as a last resort, grabbed my CPAP with a start pressure around10.5mm and put that on and thankfully, it pushed enough air into my lungs so I could actually start coughing to clear my airway. It took a minute or two before the coughing settled down. So if I did not have inspiratory pressure, I probably would have passed out and possibly died.
Normally, I cannot even fall asleep without positive pressure. I tried two months ago, and was totally unable to fall asleep.
Brilliant man!
My new machine works perfectly and I cannot EVEN hear it running. My pressure usually runs about 12 to15.
I’m looking forward to this kpap device. Here in Cali.
Me too!
None of the things he says he is fixing are complaints that I have. I hope this is really beneficial for many but I would be reluctant to change.
Glad it's working well for you buddy. The high inhalation airflow does cause a lot of issues for many such as mask leaks, dry nose throat and mouth and aerophagia. It can also some other respiratory issues like treatment emergent central sleep apnea. Cheers
So if I am a shallow breather especially in rem sleep what mask woud best suit me? I'm on resmed apap 8 -12 air pressure.
I can't wait for this new machine and mask! I just hope it's covered by insurance/medicare.
Interesting comments about pillow settings. I use an N20 with 13.6 fixed pressure, but want to go back to the P10 with vcom. He said you could lower the pressure with pillows, however I thought I needed to increase the pressure when adding the vcom.
When using vcom, my tidal volume is around 300, but without vcom it is around 500. Not sure the 300 is good.
SO DAM COOL！I hope the first one k-CPAP for testing.
Extremely interesting thanks Uncle Nicko 😁
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
My pre vcom fixed pressure was 11.2 and 11.4 would give me aerophagia. I have since upped it to 12.4 with vcom and going to attempt 12.6 tonight and find my upper limit.
Wow, Nick, cannot wait see end result. has a lot for improvements in CPAP therapy's
Thank you for the channel membership my dear
I have tried the vcom with both the P10 and N20. Both attached between the heated tube and the small mask tube. Found it was much louder on tbe N20.
LOVE IT!!! Common sense!
Thank you
What is his full name? Not mentioned in the video. No intro? Video seems to come into an ongoing conversation. Very interesting discussion. I'm changing my nasal pillow setting back to full mask. I'm not feeling rested so maybe this will help.
Hi there, this is part 2 in the series. There's a link to part 1 in a pinned comment at the top
Nick, does Bleep have a good exhaust flow???? I am on 6/6
Hopefully it comes my way to try it out in the near future.
But I just flat out stop breathing. Doesn’t mater what the machine can’t make me breathe. I start again when I reach fight or flight then I take a few breaths then repeat all night long
sounds like central sleep apnea
@CPAPReviews where would you suggest we find a baby tube for a full face mask? Could you post a link please? Thank you!
2:02 Missed opportunity to say "APAP blows" ;-P
So if I understand this correctly the pressure drops during inspiration and then begins to rise during expiration? Seems like a more complex version of EPR.
I forgot to mention I am using the V-COM. Keep up the good work
How does VCOM get along with Resmed Climate Line tubing? I assume only place to use VCOM with that is at the mask end (either in front of or following mask tube).
Where can I get the mini hose??
I'm on CPAP pressure 12 for clear airway apneas (moderate to severe without therapy). Therapy has been very good with full face mask (AHI mostly < 1). Would this new KPAP be worth switching to? I like the idea of having 1/2 the leak.
I hope this is better than the over-hyped Vcom restrictor.
What is considered high vs low pressure?
Could these algorithms be installed on an existing ResMed 11, or will this require all-new hardware?
all cpap machines are made up of the same components (a few minor differences ie. bluetooth, touch screens etc) but the therapy components are very much the same (ie all ResMed devices are the same mechanically but the firmware that controls the blower is different)
those little tubes are very hard to find. atleast in canada
I like it. I'd try it
i hope this new machine and mask is going to be affordable to us without insurance.the medical devices seems to be for people with lots of resources.
If the two partners are who i think they are then it will certainly be at a much lower price point compared to Resmed
Not sure if there was already asked or answered but do VCOMS affect the longevity of PAP motors or no?
the answer to this is no mate. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews Ty sir, look forward to more of your interviews.
Is KPAP the same as TheraPAP?
Video answered my question.
Not having to fight to exhale. Who would a thunk?
Can I trial it 😊
Me first lol
Can you try n get it covered on Medicare?
I think that will be the plan. Cheers
Sounding good
So did he just tell me not to buy one in the first 12 months?
So what the hell do I use?
And when this is ready for the market, we'll have a new five-buck shitty plastic box that will surely fulfill all that theory. What could possibly go wrong? 😁 A great theory that is watered down by the company's profit targets. Hope i am wrong.
The actual device will not be new. All CPAP machines (including APAP's and BiPAPs) are essentially made of the same components. The only thing that really varies is the firmware that analyses the respiratory data and controls the speed of the blower fan. This is essentially new firmware that will be installed on devices already on the market. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews it might sold to us with water leaking new device. Better hang with my 10, maybe upgrade to new Lövenstein Prisma 20A. But that is stationary only, nobody wants to travel with it. I travel with ResMed 10 without humidifier but using ResMed mini mask.
Cpaps don't help. I still don't get a good night's sleep.
That's a big generalization and clearly incorrect. If you've tried a CPAP it's either not titrated correctly, or not the correct device for your particular sleep-disordered breathing.
When using vcom with P10, I had to increase my pressure by 1.5, but then I had trouble exhaling.