NHS Airsense 10 User manual

Airsense 10 CPAP Machine
Home Guide

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Contents
Home guide Page 3
Daily maintenance Page 4
Weekly maintenance Page 5
Can I adjust my CPAP machine? Page 6
Trouble shooting Page 8
Can I travel with my CPAP machine? Page 10
If you have a problem with your machine, please contact the Sleep
Disorder Centre
Tel: [phone] – unattended number, please leave a message
Option 1. Technical enquiries and spare parts
Option 2. Appointment co-ordinators

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This leaet gives you a brief overview of how to look after your
CPAP machine. Please ensure that you read and follow instructions
carefully.
The CPAP machine should be kept on a level surface on the oor
beside the bed and its surfaces cleaned on a weekly basis. Refer to
the manufacturers mask guide for detailed instructions on how to
clean your mask. The machine must not be transported with water in
the water chamber/humidier chamber under any circumstances.
located on the side of your machine.

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Daily maintenance
Mask:
• Remove the soft silicone cushion and wash in warm soapy
water, using a mild detergent such as un-fragranced, mild
washing up liquid. If your mask has a grey foam insert, do not
wash it. Once dry, t the cushion back into the frame. This is
very important in order for the mask to t properly.
• Please note using wipes to clean your cushion will leave a lm
that may aect your mask t.
Water chamber/humidier chamber:
• The water chamber/humidier chamber should be lled to just
under the MAX line every night with cooled boiled or distilled
water.
• The water chamber/humidier chamber should be emptied
every morning.

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Weekly maintenance
• Take the mask apart completely and wash in warm soapy water,
using an un-fragranced, mild washing up liquid. Dry and put the
mask back together. If your mask has a grey foam insert do not
wash it. Dry and replace the silicone cushion on the frame.
• The head straps on your mask may be hand washed.
• The water chamber and air tubing should be washed in warm
soapy water weekly, using an un-fragranced, mild washing up
liquid and left to dry.
• The lter on the side of your machine needs to be replaced
approximately every three to six months.
• You may nd you need to clean your water chamber/humidier
chamber with a solution of white vinegar and warm water if
sediment or lime scale has collected in it. This can be done on a
weekly basis.
Replace air lter
Open the air lter cover and
replace with a new one, please
DO NOT wash them, contact us for
replacements.
Water chamber / Humidier
Fill the water chamber/ humidier chamber
with pre-boiled water that has been cooled to
room temperature
Insert the water chamber/humidier
chamber into the side of the machine do not
tip the machine onto its side
Inserting the Climate Line Air tube
Line the chip with the rectangular port. Push
the cu until the connector clicks into place.
ClimateLineAir connected will briey display on
the device screen.

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Can I adjust my CPAP machine?
Most of the settings are locked. However, you can change the ramp
time, tube temperature and the heated plate temperature on the
humidier.
Ramp time: This allows you to delay the machine from increasing the
pressure for a xed number of minutes. This will give you time to fall
asleep before it reaches the highest pressure. Most people can fall
asleep within 20 minutes of lying down.
Humidication: This moistens the air that you breathe and helps
reduce how dry your mouth and/or throat becomes overnight. It also
helps reduce stomach bloating. It heats up a chamber of water and
the water evaporates into the air that you will breathe.
Step 1 Press the dial
to enter My Options
To adjust ramp time:
Step 2 Turn the dial
to Select Ramp Time
Step 3 Use dial to
select and turn to
desired time, press
to change

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To adjust humidity:
Step 2 Turn the dial
to select humidity
level
Step 3 Use dial to
select and turn to
desired level, press
to lock in the new
setting

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Troubleshooting
Problem Tips
My new mask is
uncomfortable;
I’m worried I
won’t be able to
use it
You need to get used to the mask. Try wearing
the mask when you are awake as well as asleep
so you start getting used to it being on your
face. Please be aware that the masks are costly,
and we will usually only issue one per year.
The mask is
irritating my skin
Readjust the headgear straps. The mask should
be comfortable on your face while still creating
a seal.
Please call us if you continue to struggle with
the mask t.
Check the mask for cracks. If you nd any cracks,
please call the Sleep Disorder Centre for a
replacement.
Wash your face nightly before putting the mask
on and ensure it is dry — skin oil or cosmetics
can interfere with the seal.
Follow the daily mask cleaning instructions in
this guide.
My throat
gets dry, or I
get a stuy or
runny nose or
nosebleeds
Adjust the heated humidier settings in ‘my
options’ menu.
Try a saline nose spray at bedtime and when
you wake up.
Ask your doctor about prescribing a suitable
nasal steroid spray.
Try an oral antihistamine.
This problem may go away naturally over time.

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My eyes get
sore, dry, red, or
swollen
Air might be leaking from your mask into your
eyes, or your mask might be too tight. Try
adjusting your headgear straps. Make sure the
mask has a good seal with your face, without
being too tight.
Wash your face nightly before putting the mask
on and ensure it is dry — skin oil or cosmetics
can interfere with the seal.
Check the mask for stiness or cracks. If you nd
any cracks, please call the Sleep Disorder Centre
for a replacement.
I’m swallowing air
and my stomach
is bloated
Try enabling the ramp pressure feature.
Try sleeping on your left side.
This problem may go away naturally over time.
If not, please talk to us.
My bed partner
doesn’t like the
equipment
Give your bed partner materials that explain
sleep apnoea and CPAP.
Ask your bed partner to be patient. As you
begin to use CPAP regularly, changes will be
gradual and may take some time to get used to.
My mask is
leaking in the
middle of the
night
When tting the mask, use the mask-t function
in My Options, this will increase the level of
pressure during the t to ensure that the mask
is well tted for the increasing pressures during
the night.
What will happen
if I do not use the
machine
The occasional night o CPAP will unlikely have
an adverse long-term, but your sleep will revert
to your pre-CPAP symptoms.

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Can I travel with my CPAP machine?
Your CPAP machine has dual voltage, so you can take it abroad with
you. You just need to use an adapter plug for the power socket in the
wall.
You should normally have no problems taking the CPAP machine
on an aeroplane but if you would like a letter from us for the airline,
please contact the oce at least two weeks before you plan to y.
For further information please use the website link below.
https://www.resmed.co.uk/patient/get-support/living-with-sleep-
apnoea/travelling-with-cpap/
Please be aware other machines are available.

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