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 term I don’t think you will notice too...
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 connectors out. If the tubing is too loose for the mask,...
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 nasal airway and allow them to...
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 lot of patients with mobility issues in either...
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...
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...
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 device on Monday April 3rd where I will have more details....
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 things: Which mask you are going to use Which machine you are...
The P10, N20 and F20 masks are my go to masks at the moment when setting people up on trials. They are all easy to fit, easy to put on and off, comfortable and easy to clean. The ResMed AirFit P10 has been around for a couple of years now and continues to be the most...
There are 2 reasons why you may want to change your humidifier settings on your humidifier: 1) To optimise your comfort 2) To minimise the power output of the machine It is important to know that there are no right or wrong settings with the humidifier it is purely...
We have been running a special of late where you can upgrade your P10 mask headgear and also your cushion, as well as getting the new clips. I have been surprised that a lot of people didn’t know you could take that strap off. I think that suggests I did not...
The remote monitoring, now available in the ResMed AirSense 10 devices, has been a huge hit with our patients. We have had access to the feature in our trial machines over the past few months. ResMed have now released it into the devices patients are purchasing for...
