ResMed PEI Patient Podcast

Cleaning your CPAP mask is essential to prevent bacterial growth, avoid skin infections, maintain a proper mask seal, and extend the lifespan of your equipment. It is equally important to clean the elbow that connects your mask to your tubing as this acts as the mechanical bridge for airflow and movement. Neglecting the elbow joint directly threatens your safety and the accuracy of your therapy. This episode considers the importance of cleaning both your mask and elbow, how you should do this and how often you should do it.

Your Mask Marking Your Face is an extremely common occurrence. Patients regularly call our Nurse Help Line saying they are very happy with their mask, but that they wake up with marks on their face. This is not only unsightly but can also be quite sore and sometimes leads to headaches. This episode considers the occurrence of Mask Marking Your Face, and how to reduce the chance of this happening.

When we look at our App we may see variations in the Events per Hour in our sleep score. This is not something to be overly concerned about and can happen for a number of reasons, such as sleep position, how tired you are, medications, etc. This episode considers why Events per Hour can fluctuate, and how to better manage this score over time.

If you need to get up during the night, for whatever reason,for example to go to the bathroom, what should you do in terms of your device, mask, tubing, etc.? This episode gives some practical advice about Getting Up Overnight and the best way of managing your therapy in these circumstances. This episode also considers what to do if you wake up during the night and find your pressure a little overwhelming, particularly if you are new to therapy.

We often get asked by patients to explain the Sleep Report that appears on your device after treatment each day, including Usage Hours, AHI, Mask Seal and Humidifier. This episode considers this Sleep Report and explains in detail what each element means and what to do if asked to adjust any settings.

We often get asked by patients whether or not they should bring their CPAP devices with them when travelling, particularly when travelling abroad. Of course the answer to this is yes as the continuation of therapy is really important, no matter where you are. This episode considers the practicality of packing your device, whether checks with your airline are required in advance and any documentation you may need for security.

Adapting to treatment is not easy, particularly in those first weeks after diagnosis. In this episode we consider what to expect during your first week of treatment, and in particular the support we provide to help you get there.

All new Resmed PEI patients will have an initial clinic visit with our Nurse Advisor Team to help them get started on treatment. As some patients may be nervous in advance of this visit, this episode considers what you can expect and how we guide you on your new treatment journey.

Many patients experience a dry mouth sensation during CPAP therapy. This episode considers what causes this and how to manage it.