What to do about marks on your face from your CPAP mask
Is your CPAP mask causing marks on your face? In this blog post we discuss our top 7 tips for reducing the risk of marks on your face from your CPAP mask. 1. Mask Hygiene Your CPAP cushion can get a buildup of dirt and oil from your skin. Over time this buildup can...
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...
ResMed F20 – The easiest, most comfortable full face mask to use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym0KTUtzolc&t=35s The ResMed F20 has allowed us a really nice Full Face alternative that is comfortable and super easy to use. The magnets on the F20 allow really easy putting on of the mask and taking off of the mask. We have quite a...
First Sighting of the ResMed AirMini
First Sighting of the ResMed AirMini Pictures of the ResMed AirMini have finally surfaced on the internet. Confirmation that it is indeed very small. Things we know: It is very small. Available to purchase in Early May. RRP will be $2100 which will include a mask. The...
The Launch of the ResMed AirMini
I have just landed back in the office after the launch of the AirMini. What an interesting bit of equipment this is going to be. I have been told by ResMed I cannot display pictures of it for a little while, but as soon as I can, I will. I am going to share with you...
ResMed AirMini – The World’s Smallest CPAP machine is coming soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJi0D7xwbOA&feature=youtu.be We have some big news about a very small CPAP machine. ResMed are due to release the World's smallest CPAP machine in the coming months. When exactly? I am not sure, but I am attending the launch for the...
Why do we get patients to trial CPAP?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_28M1NRxA8&feature=youtu.be If you are diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea and its suggested you use CPAP, why should you do a trial instead of just purchasing a machine straight up? During the trial we are trying to work out a few different...
