ResMed How To Use Your CPAP Machine
When first using a CPAP machine it can feel overwhelming. It looks more complex than it is, and we can help with how to use it. For more information on what a CPAP machine is read our bog post.
Before you start your therapy, you’ll need to understand how to set up and use your equipment. But don’t worry, ResMed Air Solutions makes things easy, so it won’t take long to explain and then you should be on your way to a better night’s sleep.
Let’s Get Started
First, take the device out of its bag. Connect the power supply and plug it in. The humid air heated humidifier is built into all AirSense 10 and AirCurve 10 therapy devices, so you can now enjoy the benefits of humidification in one easy to use system.
Simply take the water tab, open it and fill it to the maximum water level mark with distilled water. Then close the top. Insert into the side of the device. And connect the air tubing. If your machine came with a slimline tube simply connect to the back of the device, if it came with a climate line air heated tube, hold it by the orange cuff. Line it up with the connector port and push it until it clicks into place.
Next, attach your mask. Your device is now ready to use. All that’s left to do is press start and enjoy a great night sleep. For more information on how to set up your device you can contact us here to speak to one of our sleep scientists.
How It Works
With your device set up, it’s now time to find out how it works. You’ll see it has a display screen, a navigation dial, a start-stop button and a home button.
My options let you view and personalise your comfort settings while sleep report automatically generates a summary of your last therapy session when you press stop. Your device is designed to deliver automatic comfort throughout the night.
So just plug it in and you’re ready to go. Each device also has a built-in ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness of the screen based on the light in the room. The screens backlight turns off automatically allowing you and your partner to rest easy throughout the night.
ResMed new auto ramp feature with sleep onset detection helps make therapy comfortable. From the moment you press start, it works by delivering a low pressure to help you fall asleep with ease, then comfortably increases the pressure to your prescribed level.
The moment you fall asleep, if you’re using the climate line air heated tube, your device will already be set up in climate control auto mode so you can experience therapy at the most comfortable temperature and humidity levels without having to do a thing.
ResMed Air Solutions, a new beginning in great sleep.
Now you know how to use your ResMed CPAP machine and how to set it up you should be all good to go and start your therapy. If you are still unsure or need further help you can find a video here.
