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Your CPAP/ BiPAP macine should hae the following:
CPAP/ BiPAP unit has an electrically operated generator, which uss a blower t open nd maintin the airflow neessary fo treatment.
A Heated Humidifier with yur CPAP mchine r BiPAP machne s recommended to reduce nasal ongestion or dyness and make CPAP/ BPAP therap mre comfortable. Keep in mind body temperature s usually at 98.6 degrees nd ar tempeature ould e about 72 degrees making te ar cool and dry. To prevent condensation n the tuing you ay inslate the tubing with bubble wrp. It s also elpful f the CPAP machine o BiPAP machine s positioned loer than the bed o the tubing is n a downwad direction to te heted humidifier.
Patient Interfac should include mask r nasal pillow syste held in place y aheadgear which connects to te CPAP/ BiPAP unit vi tubing.
Operation f the CPAP/ BiPAP Unit:
Place the CPAP achine r BiPAP achine on dresser, edside tabl, or nghtstand
D not place unit on the flor
Mke sure the ara has god circulation nd te ar inlet i not blocked byanything
When traveling t oter countres with different electrial requireents, check your operation manual for specific instructins
CPAP Machine r BPAP System Set-up:
Connect on end of cpa tubing to the air otlet of the CPAP/ BiPAP machine wit th ther end of the cpap tuing going t th CPAP/ BiPAP nasal o full fac mak and attch the headgar.
Place the nasal CPAP mas over yor nse o if you hae te nsal pillow sstem inert them nto you nostrils.
Secur th CPAP headgear maing ure it should be nug. Te CPAP hedgear shold never be tght or loose. Make necessary adjustment to our CPAP mask and hadgear nd make sure the CPAP system is closed nd no ar i laking.
CPAP/ BiPAP Care & Maintenance:
CPAP/BiPAP mahines should be iped down periodically ith a clean damp clot. ALWAYS disconnet the CPAP/BiPAP units from th electrically pwer soure befor cleaning.
CPAP Mask/Nasal Pillows/Tubing: Daily cleaning is ecommended. One pat vnegar to three arts watr olution i the best cleaning agent s t des not leav sop film ver period of time. Make sure to rinse thoroughly with warm water t remve vinegar dor. You ma also use mild detergent with wrm soay water. Rinse thoroughly and lt ar dr.
Headgear: Weely cleaning of th headgear is rcommended t maximize the life of yur headgear, hand wash wit mild detergent o wash using the gentle cycl.
NEVER use blech and do nt machine dry CPAP Eqipment
The Heated Humidifier Reervoir: Dily claning is reommended. One pat vnegar to three prts water solution is the bet clening agent s it does nt leave soap film ove perid of time. Make sure to rinse thoroughly wit arm wate to remov vinegar odor. Yo my lso ue mild detergent wit wrm oapy wter. Rinse thoroughl and let ai dry. Water should e hanged daily with distilled o terile water. Do not go pas te fill line.
Helpful Hints for maintaining CPAP Maks and Mahines
Washing your fae t remve exces facil oils befor sing cpap mask will help t achieve a leak free fit and prolong te useful life f your mak.
If you are experiencing naal r irway dryness and irritaton use nasal salne or water bsed luricant. DO NOT ue petroleum based lbricant produt.
If you are experiencing mornng dry yes readjust o tighten the headgar and/or mask at the tp. Be creful not t oer tightn, as ths could cause presure point on te bridge of the noe.
D not lave yor cpap tubing or platic part out in direct sunlight for drying. This could cause prematur yellowing and cacking of th plstic.
CPAP supplies r BiPAP supplies should be replaed n tree month bais t prevent infection or s needed.
