39 patient evaluations for Non-invasive Ventilator

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Jul 28, 2012 (Started Apr 26, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (trapped wind, headaches, abdominal wind pain)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 4 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: I used a bipap when I had my Supra Pubic Catheter Insertion done. I found it so beneficial for fatigue symptoms that I petitioned my consultant for a prescription despite good blood gas levels
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Mar 1, 2012 (Started Oct 15, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for central sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fluid retention (edema))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Use mask liner for a full face mask. See: http://www.remzzzs.com/ http://padacheek.com/ http://quietusliners.com/
Cost: $100-199 monthly
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Dec 5, 2011 (Started May 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breathing difficulty)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 24 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Keep trying until you find the right mask. I wore nasal pillow during the day because I found that more comfortable and I could wear my glasses. At night I wore eaither one that covered my nose and mouth or one that covered just my nose and used a chin strap to keep my mouth closed. By changing masks I was able to prevent skin problems. Don't be afraid of going out with friends with the mask on. After a while you forget about it. Little kids may ask and I would just say it helps my breathing.

Dec 15, 2009 (Started May 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breathing difficulty)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 23 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: I use the nasal pillows during the day so I can wear my glasses. To give my nose a rest I use a mask at night. If I use small square band-aids on the bridge of my nose, there is less irratation

Mar 10, 2009 (Started May 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breathing difficulty)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 23 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Get a battery so you can take it with you easily

Aug 25, 2008 (Started May 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for muscle twitching (fasciculations))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
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May 28, 2011 (Started May 10, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 13 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Makes you feel better. Tilt head of bed up if air goes into stomach.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Feb 12, 2011 (Started Jan 05, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for decreased respiratory function)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (dry mouth at night)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 16 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: I sleep much better. I recommend starting as soon as possible.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth at night
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Feb 3, 2011 (Started Dec 20, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for HIV related neurological symptoms)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (acne breakout)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 6 hr Daily
Side effects: acne breakout
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 15, 2010 (Started Feb 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for insomnia)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 20, 2010 (Started Sep 09, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (eye floaters)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: eyes bothering got new Nasal apparatus
Side effects: eye floaters, dry mouth at night
  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 9, 2010 (Started Apr 03, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (pressure sore)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 24 hr Daily
Side effects: pressure sore
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Oct 15, 2010 (Started Jul 28, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Greatly added to the quality of my sleep
Cost: < $25 monthly
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