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DreamWear Mask Use and Fitting for the Run-In Night
Mask Fitting Assistance/FusionHealth Technical Support:
Email: sleepsmarttechsupport@noxhealth.com, anytime
General Approach
1. Fit all subjects with the DreamWear nasal mask with under-the-nose cushion.
2. Check the mask fit using the aCPAP mask fit function as described on page 17 of this
manual. Adjust the mask accordingly.
3. If a subject
cannot use the nasal mask (e.g. uncomfortable, difficulty breathing through nose
because of nasal congestion), please visually show the subject both the DreamWear full face
mask and DreamWear nasal pillows, and have him/her select the preferred style. If the
subject has no preference, try the full face mask next. The full face mask contains magnets,
so do not select if this is contraindicated. Use the aCPAP mask fit function (pg 17) to confirm
fit. Make adjustments accordingly.
4. Use the fitted mask for the 15-20-minute daytime trial prior to the run-in night. Make
adjustments to optimize comfort.
Document contents:
This document reviews details about how to use the (1) DreamWear Nasal Mask (pg 2-5), (2)
DreamWear Full Face Mask (pg 6-11), and (3) DreamWear Nasal Pillows (pg 12-16), including:
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Cautions
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The contents of the box
Assembly/disassembly
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Mask fit
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Mask placement
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Mask adjustment
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Mask use
Mask removal
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Mask cleaning (for study teams to have knowledge to discuss with randomized
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participants)
Page 17 reviews the aCPAP mask fit function. This is followed by an illustrated summary of
mask fitting for all three mask types (pg 18-20).
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- Page 1 DreamWear Mask Use and Fitting for the Run-In Night Mask Fitting Assistance/FusionHealth Technical Support: Call: 470-655-6688, 8am-7pm M-F Email: sleepsmarttechsupport@noxhealth.com, anytime General Approach 1. Fit all subjects with the DreamWear nasal mask with under-the-nose cushion. 2. Check the mask fit using the aCPAP mask fit function as described on page 17 of this manual.
- Page 2 1. DreamWear nasal mask with under-the-nose cushion. Cautions: • Do not overtighten the headgear straps. Watch for signs of overtightening, such as excessive redness, sores or bulging skin around the edges of the mask. Loosen the headgear straps to alleviate symptoms. •...
- Page 3 Disassembly 6. Headgear: Undo the headgear tabs and pull through the slots in the mask frame. 7. Fabric sleeves: Undo the strips and remove from the mask frame. 8. Tubing quick release: Pull the tubing quick release from the elbow. 9.
- Page 4 Putting on the DreamWear Nasal Mask 1. With the mask assembled, place the cushion under the nose. 2. Position the frame on the top of the head. 3. Pull the headgear over the back of the head. Adjusting the Mask 4.
- Page 5 Using the Mask 1. Connect the CPAP tubing (included with the CPAP device) to the tubing quick release on the elbow. 2. Turn the therapy device on. Lie down. Breathe normally. 3. Assume different sleeping positions. Move around until comfortable. If there are any excessive air leaks, make final adjustments.
- Page 6 2. DreamWear Full Face Mask Cautions: Do not overtighten the headgear straps. Watch for signs of overtightening, such as excessive • redness, sores or bulging skin around the edges of the mask. Loosen the headgear straps to alleviate symptoms. The headgear clips and mask cushion contain magnets. The magnetic clips in this mask should •...
- Page 7 4. (Optional) Fabric sleeves: Wrap the sleeves around the mask frame and press the strips together. Note: The sleeve seams should be on the outside of the frame. 5. Headgear: Slide the headgear top strap tabs into the slots on the mask frame and fold backwards.
- Page 8 Achieving the Right Fit for a Full Face Mask 1. Hold the gauge horizontally under the nose and select the cushion size based on where the outer edge of the nostrils and tip of the nose contact the gauge. 2. The cushion opening will be directly under the nostrils. The cushion will hug the nose and mouth, and the leak will be minimal.
- Page 9 Adjusting the DreamWear Full Face Mask 1. Peel the headgear tabs away from the fabric. Adjust the length of the top straps. Press the tabs back against the fabric to reattach. Repeat this step with the bottom straps (figure step 6). Note: do not overtighten the headgear.
- Page 10 Tubing quick release The elbow is equipped with a tubing quick release. Pull on the tubing quick release and it will disengage from the elbow and come loose with the tubing (figure step 9). Removing the mask To keep the adjustments, remove the mask by grasping the cushion and pulling forward away from the nose.
- Page 12 3. DreamWear Nasal Pillows Cautions: Do not overtighten the headgear straps. Watch for signs of overtightening, such as • excessive redness, sores, or bulging skin around the edges of the mask. Loosen the headgear straps to alleviate symptoms. Do not block or seal off the exhalation ports. •...
- Page 13 a. Push the end of the right headgear arm (marked with an “R”) through the right mask frame loop. Repeat on the left side with the left (“L) headgear arm and left frame loop. b. Slide the fabric tabs into the slots on the arms and fold backward. Note: Once the mask is on, the letters should face outward with the “L”...
- Page 14 Cushion Sizing 1. Place the pillow’s cushion tips into the nostrils. 2. Choose the cushion so the pillow’s cushion bases sit comfortably under the nose without any gaps (figure label G). Note: Do not push the pillow’s cushion bases into the nostrils. Putting on the DreamWear Nasal Pillows: 1.
- Page 15 Using the mask 1. Connect the CPAP tubing (included with the CPAP device) to the tubing quick release on the elbow. 2. Turn the therapy device on, lie down, and breathe normally. 3. Assume different sleeping positions and move around until you are comfortable. Some air leaking is normal, but if you notice excessive air leaks, make final adjustments.
- Page 16 Removing the mask To keep your mask adjustments intact, remove the mask by grasping the cushion and pulling it forward, away from your nose. Then pull the cushion and mask up and off your head (figure step 8). Cleaning instructions...
- Page 17 Mask Fit Function The Mask Fit function is designed to help clinicians assess and identify possible air leaks around the subject’s mask. To check mask fit: 1. Place the fitted mask attached to the aCPAP on the subject. 2. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Run Mask Fit and then press the dial.
- Page 18 Nasal Gel pillows Using the nasal cushion sizing gauge (included with the mask), Using the gel pillows sizing gauge, place the pillows cushion tips hold it horizontally under the nose. Select the cushion size into the nostrils. Choose the cushion size that allows the blue gel based on where the outer edge of the nostrils and tip of the bases to sit comfortably under the nose without any gaps.
- Page 19 DreamWear patient fitting guide Follow the instructions to get started fitting your full face, nasal or gel pillows mask Full face Using the full face sizing gauge, hold horizontally under the nose and select the cushion size based on where the outer edge of your nostrils and tip of your nose contact the gauge.
- Page 20 Making it simple to find the right fit Achieving the right fit with DreamWear is easy Medium frame sizing The medium mask frame will comfortably fit most faces. If the medium frame does not fit a patient’s face, a small or large mask frame might better suit your patient’s needs.
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