Air Is Expelling Out Of My Patients Tube. Is Their Tube Leaking; Why Did You Move The Location Of The Vent; How Often Should The Airmini Tube Be Cleaned - ResMed AirMini Faq

1cmH2O, even when a higher EPR value is selected. The AirMini machine has a default start
pressure of 5cmH2O and a default EPR of 1cmH2O.
The HumidX returns heat and moisture back to the patient, which depending on the climate, may not
be suitable or may feel uncomfortable. Reducing the humidification from HumidX Plus to HumidX, or
removing the HumidX component may improve breathing comfort.

1.9. Air is expelling out of my patients tube. Is their tube leaking?

When the system is correctly assembled, airflow will be felt from the ActiveAir vents in either the Vent
Module (N20 connector, P10 for AirMini) or from the F20 connector elbow as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: N20 and P10 for AirMini (Left), F20 connector elbow (Right)
If this is not the location of the leak, it is possible that the tubing is not assembled (or connected)
correctly. Check correct tubing assembly in the user guide instructions.

1.10. Why did you move the location of the vent?

Moving the location of the vent allowed us to ensure that the HumidX can be placed between the
patient/mask and the vent. This is the only way the passive humidifier (HumidX) can properly
function, as heat and moisture can be captured from the patient's exhaled breath before they are
expelled from the vent.

1.11. How often should the AirMini tube be cleaned?

The AirMini tube is recommended to be checked and cleaned every week by washing it in warm
water with mild liquid detergent, rinsing thoroughly and shaking before being left to air dry. The mask
connectors should also be checked daily and cleaned in a similar manner as the AirMini tube.
Refer to the user guide for full cleaning instructions.
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