Asegurarse de que dispone de la máquina de CPAP adecuada es esencial para el cumplimiento del tratamiento y la calidad general del sueño. Con más de 22 millones de personas que necesitan un dispositivo de CPAP, hay muchas opciones disponibles en función de las preferencias personales y la comodidad. Para tomar la decisión correcta para usted, es útil saber ... Seguir leyendo "
Why do I need a prescription for CPAP? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US classifies CPAP devices as Class II medical devices with possible risks. Therefore, their sale requires a medical prescription. While the process for obtaining a prescription (not to mention insurance approval) for CPAP and supplies can be burdensome, working … Seguir leyendo "
Getting used to CPAP therapy isn’t easy. It’s especially challenging to keep all of the equipment- mask, cushions, headgear, tubing- properly assembled. Not to mention keeping it clean. It’s recommended that you clean your CPAP equipment every morning when you wake up (read more here about how to clean all of your CPAP equipment by … Seguir leyendo "
Finding the right tubing for your CPAP and mask can be challenging. In this post we cover the main characteristics of different tubing options, including a guide to finding tubing options for the most popular CPAP machines. There are three main dimensions to consider: length, hose diameter, diameter of the connecting ends. Tubing length This … Seguir leyendo "
Have you ever woken up to water in your mask? Ever noticed a lot of condensation in your tubing? Has water in your hose ever stopped you from using your CPAP? This is known as CPAP rainout. What is rainout? And why does it happen? What’s the big deal with moisture in the air? The … Seguir leyendo "
What is a CPAP Water Chamber? The water chamber is the removable container that holds the water in your humidifier (see the clear plastic tub on the left below). Using a humidifier can make a positive difference to your therapy comfort and experience. By warming and moistening the air you’re breathing, it helps prevent you having … Seguir leyendo "
Most CPAP machines now include a fully-integrated (top image is the newest ResMed CPAP with a built-in humidifier) or easily-attached humidifier (second image is an earlier device with a detachable humidifier with the water chamber removed). In this post we’ll explain the benefits of humidification and tips for making your CPAP therapy as comfortable and effective … Seguir leyendo "
Este es el segundo post de una serie sobre las razones más comunes por las que las compañías de seguros de salud no están cubriendo los suministros de CPAP. Como proveedor de equipos para muchos planes de salud, grupos médicos y IPAs en el sur de California, estamos viendo que la cobertura de los suministros de CPAP de reemplazo está cambiando y el proceso es cada vez más difícil. Estamos ... Seguir leyendo "
Nuestros pacientes se sienten muy frustrados cuando se ponen en contacto con nosotros para pedir recambios, en los intervalos habituales de 90 a 120 días, pero su seguro médico no los paga. Es especialmente difícil porque hemos estado diciendo-desde la configuración inicial-lo importante que es para reemplazar regularmente el equipo de CPAP, como la máscara, cojines, filtros y tubos. Su ... Seguir leyendo "
With over 20 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, it’s no wonder that ResMed, a leading manufacturer of CPAP machines and masks, has developed another series of CPAP masks to offer more comfortable CPAP therapy to those in need. Masks designed to fit more faces The recently released AirFit™ 20 series includes a full-face, AirFit™ … Seguir leyendo "
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