Starting on CPAP is learning a new skill
When starting on CPAP therapy some patients will pick it up easy from the first night, others will find it more challenging and take some time to adapt. Our approach when setting up new patients is to keep it as simple as possible early and let the patient try to get...
Replacing mask parts
The beauty of the modern CPAP masks is that they are made up of very few parts. The ResMed AirFit range of masks, for example, are now made up of 4 simple to use and replace parts. The standard make up of a CPAP mask is to have a frame, headgear and cushion. Some...
ResMed AirFit P10 headgear
The ResMed AirFit P10 headgear assembly is one of the smallest, lightest and softest headgear options available. The headgear is extremely comfortable and patients will often fall in love with the ResMed AirFit P10 at first sight. How to assemble your ResMed AirFit...
ResMed CPAP masks
ResMed CPAP masks have the advantage of coming from a company who specialise in CPAP products only. Until you have been to the ResMed outlet in Bella Vista, you cannot get a full understanding as to what is actually involved in the design and production of the CPAP...
Night Shift Sleep Positioner – Get off your back while sleeping
Whether the information is coming from data collected during a sleep study or through observation from a bed partner, it is common to hear that snoring and the frequency of sleep apnoea worse when people are sleeping on their back. The simple explanation for this is...
Sleep Right Australia Specialise in ResMed products
Sleep Right Australia have been proud users of ResMed products since 2010. ResMed’s main residence is in North Ryde, NSW where they distribute to suppliers like ourselves. We use these products in store and also sell ResMed Australia wide in our online store. We stock...
Is the ResMed S9 Series CPAP machine compatible with the ResMed F20 Full Face Mask?
Yes. The beauty of all of the innovations (except AirMini – only compatible with P10, N20 and F20), is that any CPAP mask can be used with any CPAP machine. The ResMed S9 was the machine that was “new” when I started dealing with CPAP. The Full Face mask at the time...
“I get Claustrophobic, will I be able to tolerate CPAP?”
CPAP can be a tricky therapy to get used to, throw in a bit of claustrophobia and it makes it even trickier. I see a lot of people (and I reckon I don't see a lot of people) who are concerned about how they will react to having something on their face blowing...
Changing the filter on the ResMed AirSense 10 CPAP devices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91SGdQNW-oM We recommend changing the filter on your CPAP device every 3-6 months and taking it out and giving it a flick every fortnight or so. If you live in a dusty environment, we advise paying extra attention to this. In the short...
Will my new CPAP mask fit my current CPAP tubing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h605j3956I&spfreload=10 All CPAP tubing is compatible with the CPAP masks. The biggest issue we see is that connectors from old masks are left in the end of the tubes. The attached video shows what to look for and how to pull the old...
Should I use a nasal mask or a full face with my CPAP machine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KsGCLkaiPs A lot of patients come to me and tell me that they are "a mouth breather and need a full face mask". This is the case sometimes, but quite often we will find that if a patient tries a nasal mask, it will help to open the...