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Your CPAP machine is an investment in your health that is why it is very important for you to maintain a good relationship with you CPAP by taking good care of it. At CPAP Supply USA we understand the importance of this relationship that is why we have come up with a list of things you can do so that you can have a long, healthy, and good relationship with your CPAP.
1. Never submerge your CPAP in water: The outer casing of you unit should not require special maintenance but if it does become necessary be sure to unplug your machine and wipe clean with a moist cloth using a mild pure soap detergent. Dry your unit thoroughly but you should never submerge your CPAP in water as cleaning method.
2. Replace your CPAP filters: Several factors can play apart in how often you replace your CPAP filters. Depending on your sleeping environment, replacement is suggested weekly or monthly. But in household that contain more dust than others, have pets, or have smokers will need to replace their CPAP filters more often. However, you should always replace your filters when they become visibly dirty or torn. To find a filter that will be the best fit for your CPAP machine click on any of the links above.
3. Your Mask is Key: your mask is key to maintain a good relationship with your CPAP, therefore you should clean the soft cushion of you mask daily and the mask frame and headgear should be cleaned weekly.
4. CPAP Tubing: Should be cleaned weekly and replaced annually or more often if visibly torn or dirty. Tubing should be cleaned with a mild pure soap detergent, rinsed well, and hang up to dry. If you have pets, you may want to check your tube for small holes caused from claws or tiny teeth. You can do this by turning on your CPAP, putting on your mask and running your hand down the length of the tubing to feel for small leaks. Another thing you can do is use a Tubing Cover to protect your tubing, and to also eliminate the “rain out” effect from heated humidification. 5. Cleaning Tips: Eliminate soap residue by using a 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water solution. You should never use harsh soaps, chlorine bleach, antibacterial or alcohol based solutions, aromatic solutions, and scented oils. At CPAP Supply USA, we offer a wide variety of cleaning products that will make cleaning your CPAP equipment much easier.
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CPAP Supply USA has NEW products with amazing new feature for CPAP users like you.
Introducing Puritan Bennett Sandman Info CPAP and Humidifier. This machine is conveniently designed to provide CPAP users with therapy and heated humidification in an extremely small and compact body design. Weighing in at 2.65 pounds it is quiet, discreet, user friendly for nightly use at home, and includes a variety of traveling-friendly features like the ability to run on AC/DC or external battery power and an altitude compression feature that automatically adjusts pressure up to 9,000 feet of elevation. The Sandman Info is a fully data capable CPAP that detects and records extensive patient usage and compliance data including apneas, hypopneas, inspiratory flow limitations, snoring and leaks.
The Sandman Auto CPAP and Humidifier, also by Puritan Bennett, embodies the same basic features as the Sandman Info, as far as being user-friendly and traveling-friendly, but with one major difference. The Sandman Auto uses Adaptive Pressure Stability to react automatically to an extensive set of respiratory events by accurately delivering pressure, increasing only when necessary to optimize patient comfort and clinical efficacy.
CPAP Supply USA’s next new product is the IntelliPAP Standard CPAP by DeVilbiss. This machine was designed with CPAP users and providers in mind. With its combination of comfort, education and adherence tracking with SmartCode this device offers supreme CPAP therapy with tons of different features.
The final new product being offered at CPAP Supply USA is also by DeVilbiss. It’s the DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Auto CPAP machine. This device incorporates many of the recommendations solicited thorough research to optimize patient adherence. The IntellPAP Auto CPAP offers a combination of comfort, education, and patented AutoAdjust technology that helps to ensure your comfort and compliance.
To find out more about these new products and any of our other products click on the links above or go to www.cpapsupplyusa.com.
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Sleep is a behavioral state that is a natural part of every individual’s life and is vital to our health and well being. Millions of individuals are not getting enough sleep, or are suffering from other sleep problems, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you are one of the millions of people suffering from this problem, you should know that there are little things you can do that can aid you in a achieving a better nights sleep. At Stress.About.com, there is an article written by Elizabeth Scott that gives you the “Top 8 Sleep Aids for a Better Night’s Sleep”. Here are the top 8 sleep aids that can change the overall comfort in your bedroom and improve how you sleep at night.
- Really Great Sheets - Investing in some really great sheets can be a stress reducer and make you feel like royalty.
- Soothing Spa Sound – Are great at blocking out background noise while you drift off to sleep.
- Feather Pillows – These are natural sleep aids.
- Feather Mattress Toppers – Provides you with an ultra-comfortable experience just by putting these on top of your old mattress.
- Memory Foam Pillows – If you are allergic to down then memory foam pillows like the Hudson Industries Science of Sleep Allergy-Free Pillow offered on CPAP Supply USA, are a great alternative, with all the comfort.
- Memory Foam Mattress – These beds are not only allergen resistant, they also can sense your body’s weight, temperature, then gently conform to your shape. This will reduce the amount of tossing and turning you do at night.
- Aromatherapy for Sleep – Great for soothing and reducing stress and can aid you in achieving quality sleep.
- Silk Pajamas - These provide with the feeling of luxury wherever you go by making you feel relaxed and pampered.
If you want to find out more about these wonderful “Top 8 Sleep Aids for a Better Night’s Sleep”, then go to About.com so you can start taking the steps necessary for you to sleep better at night.