by drsleepright | Mar 29, 2021 | ResMed, Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips, Travelling With CPAP
Use a converter There are 12 Volt (DC/DC) converters available for the ResMed AirMini, ResMed AirSense 10 and ResMed S9 machines. These converters operate your CPAP machine through the cigarette lighter in your car or you can use the alligator clips the converter...
by drsleepright | Aug 26, 2020 | CPAP, CPAP Masks, Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips
From our daily interactions with CPAP users we hear common issues with CPAP usage. Our list below discusses the 5 most common complaints we hear + some self help tips to fix it. Machine pressure is too high This week we have had a few long term users come and say...
by drsleepright | Aug 19, 2020 | CPAP, CPAP Masks, Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips
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...
by drsleepright | Dec 4, 2019 | CPAP, Sleep Tips
It is important that when you are going in for a hospital stay that you take your CPAP machine in with you and continue to use your therapy. We have created this handy guide to setting up CPAP machines in hospital. Download or print this guide off and take it with you...
by drsleepright | Oct 14, 2019 | CPAP, ResMed, ResMed Airmini, ResMed S9 Series, Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips
As time has gone by with our role, we come across more and more people who have used CPAP in the past that have either stopped or are finding the therapy really tricky to use. There are a few factors that can affect people’s therapy after time: The equipment they...
by drsleepright | May 27, 2018 | Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep efficiency issue caused by disruptions to breathing while you sleep. One single Apnea event involves a complete or partial blockage of the airway for 10 seconds or more. Once these blockages occur, the brain will respond by...
by drsleepright | Mar 15, 2018 | Sleep Tips
As you’ll discover, it’s easy to disassemble and clean. The AirFit P10 has just three main parts. To disassemble, hold the tubing, then squeeze and pull the pillows away from the frame. Remove the head gear from the frame stabilisers by holding the fabric...
by drsleepright | Jan 8, 2018 | Sleep Tips
Technological innovations have inspired the design and construction of high-performance, superior quality nasal pillow masks for her. Women are different to men and have different needs when it comes to CPAP masks. The design enhancements were necessary when building...
by drsleepright | Dec 13, 2017 | Sleep Tips
Sleep apnea masks come in all shapes and sizes. Whilst all available CPAP masks in Australia perform the same function— to ensure that the positive pressure from the CPAP device is delivered to the airway. What are you looking for when you buy a CPAP mask? There are...
by drsleepright | May 19, 2015 | Feeds, Sleep Tips
Snoring and sleep apnoea are often problems that are laughed off by people. We agree at Sleep Right Australia that snoring is funny – we laugh all the time when we hear our friends snore. We then stop laughing and get mad with whoever is snoring because it is...
by drsleepright | Jan 9, 2014 | Feeds, Sleep Tips
Keeping any medical equipment hygienic is important in its effectiveness of use. CPAP machine are no different. “The picture we have submitted shows the difference between a used filter for 12 months and a brand new one… Frightening stuff.” Said Biomedical Scientist...
by drsleepright | Jun 7, 2013 | Feeds, Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Tips
A very common question we encounter when beginning a trial of CPAP is about travel. There are a number of different solutions for keeping sleep apnoea under control when travelling whether it be a camping trip, an overnight trip to the city or a long overseas holiday....
