What Are SD Cards In CPAP Machines? Do I need one?
Resmed
ResMed's SD Card collects and stores CPAP therapy data from AirSense 10 and S9 series. Data collected can be reviewed with a physician or sleep lab. This data is accessible by CPAP vendors with special vendor software. One SD Card can only be used in one machine. Once used in another device, the SD Card gets reformatted and earlier data will be erased. An SD card is not required. CPAP users can download MyAir App. This app allows patients to review and self-monitor their CPAP therapy.
Philips Respironics
Respironics' SD Card collects and stores CPAP therapy data from DreamStation, System One and RemStar series. Data collected can be reviewed with a physician or sleep lab. This data is accessible by CPAP vendors with special vendor software. An SD card is not needed. CPAP user can download DreamMapper App. This app allows patients to view sleep therapy results quickly and easily.
SD cards do not come with a purchase of a CPAP machine. It can be bought upon request. SD cards are $25 each.