During my last titration I was told I maxed out the test machine.  I am looking for a replacement machine capable of at least 30 mm H2O.  I would prefer to get one that goes higher, since it was suggested my the tech that a little higher would probably be better, so I am looking for another machine.  I have a respironics s/t-d 30 and I use   pressure of 30/24 with a timed backup at about 6 seconds for the occasional central apnea.

Any machines out there?

I am having a hard time keeping my humidifiers from cracking.  I use a resmed PASSOVER non-heated humidifier.  THe problem I have is that the HIGH PRESSURE makes them leak rather quickly.  After only 2-3 months the hinges crack.  I usually have to "hot-glue" or epoxy the whole unit closed, and then support the closure with a ton of packing tape.  This does not allow me to clean the inside effectively.  These humidifiers actually BULGE from the pressure.  

I use a full-face Resmed Ultra Mirage mask.  This mask does have the normal leakage thru the top port, but not around my face (That is a trick all on its own at 30 mm H2O, believe me!)

I would appreciate all suggestions for dealing with this extreme high pressures.  At least I am not having over 160 apnea events per hour any more!

welcome
I hope someone can answer, 30 is very high and I wonder if its really needed, a CPAP will often wear out quicker at that pressure
I think its cm of water


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