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  • Page 1 Airsense 10 CPAP Machine Home Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Home guide Page 3 Daily maintenance Page 4 Weekly maintenance Page 5 Can I adjust my CPAP machine? Page 6 Trouble shooting Page 8 Can I travel with my CPAP machine? Page 10 If you have a problem with your machine, please contact the Sleep Disorder Centre Tel: 01342 305420 –...

  • Page 3: Home Guide

    This leaflet gives you a brief overview of how to look after your CPAP machine. Please ensure that you read and follow instructions carefully. located on the side of your machine. The CPAP machine should be kept on a level surface on the floor beside the bed and its surfaces cleaned on a weekly basis.

  • Page 4: Daily Maintenance

    Daily maintenance Mask: • Remove the soft silicone cushion and wash in warm soapy water, using a mild detergent such as un-fragranced, mild washing up liquid. If your mask has a grey foam insert, do not wash it. Once dry, fit the cushion back into the frame. This is very important in order for the mask to fit properly.

  • Page 5: Weekly Maintenance

    Weekly maintenance • Take the mask apart completely and wash in warm soapy water, using an un-fragranced, mild washing up liquid. Dry and put the mask back together. If your mask has a grey foam insert do not wash it. Dry and replace the silicone cushion on the frame. •...

  • Page 6: Can I Adjust My Cpap Machine

    Can I adjust my CPAP machine? Most of the settings are locked. However, you can change the ramp time, tube temperature and the heated plate temperature on the humidifier. Ramp time: This allows you to delay the machine from increasing the pressure for a fixed number of minutes.
  • Page 7 Step 3 Use dial to To adjust humidity: select and turn to Step 2 Turn the dial desired level, press to select humidity to lock in the new level setting...

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Tips My new mask is You need to get used to the mask. Try wearing uncomfortable; the mask when you are awake as well as asleep I’m worried I so you start getting used to it being on your won’t be able to face.
  • Page 9 My eyes get Air might be leaking from your mask into your sore, dry, red, or eyes, or your mask might be too tight. Try swollen adjusting your headgear straps. Make sure the mask has a good seal with your face, without being too tight.

  • Page 10: Can I Travel With My Cpap Machine

    Can I travel with my CPAP machine? Your CPAP machine has dual voltage, so you can take it abroad with you. You just need to use an adapter plug for the power socket in the wall. You should normally have no problems taking the CPAP machine on an aeroplane but if you would like a letter from us for the airline, please contact the office at least two weeks before you plan to fly.
  • Page 12 Please ask if you would like this leaflet in larger print or an alternative format. Ref 0589 – Issue 3 Approved by the Patient Information Group Print July 2020 – Review July 2023 © Copyright QVH NHS Foundation Trust www.qvh.nhs.uk...