The Recall: What to do
As you may have heard, yesterday Philips Respironics issued a recall of all DreamStation Auto CPAP and BiPAP machines due to a potential health risk posed by the foam used for sound abatement. The recall affects the original DreamStation devices but not the new DreamStation 2 that just became available in April of this year.
We have received several calls on this issue, our recommendation is to not use the device if:
Sleep Now, Pay Later with Afterpay
With the recent adoption of Afterpay, it is now possible for patients to order equipment and pay later. Afterpay allows customers to pay in up to four installments due every two weeks interest free. In order to buy equipment with this feature, customers must create an Afterpay account and select the option at checkout.
Another Pilot says Good Bye to Sleep Apnea
Because of this UNBELIEVABLE UNEXPECTED MEETING and Dr. Jak’s GENEROSITY & CARE, he has impacted my health and life ever since this unexpected exchange took place in mid October and could not be any more GRATEFUL for what all Dr. Jak has done towards improving my LIFE, where I have more ENERGY, FOCUS/ALERTNESS, and ability to lose weight due to getting the oxygen needed-along with better “deep” sleep!!!
CPAP Maintenance
Maintaining CPAP equipment is crucial to ensure lasting functionality and comfort of treatment. If ignored, pressure delivery can lose its effectiveness. Another common behavior that can result from overlooking maintenance is need to tighten the mask to compensate for the degraded seal. This leads to discomfort and therefore impairs the quality of treatment. To help CPAP users get the most out of their equipment, we describe the recommended cleaning/replacement procedures for each part of the CPAP setup. As always, clicking the images where applicable will take you to the corresponding product page.
Finding the Right Mask
When using a CPAP, selecting the right mask can ensure a tight and comfortable seal leading to effective and uninterrupted treatment. With the wide selection of masks available, it is no wonder the most common question among our customers is how to choose the right mask. In this post we describe each type of mask and recommend them based on criteria such as excessive movement, side sleeping, and mouth breathing. If we offer the mask, clicking each picture will take you to the corresponding page.
Why CPAP?
The significance of obstructive sleep apnea is largely understated. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in 2017, at least 12 percent of adults in the U.S have obstructive sleep apnea. Of those, 80% are undiagnosed. Like for Bill, CPAP can bring new energy to the days of this 80%. It also reduces risk of sequelae, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Because it is effective and safe, if you suspect you have obstructive sleep apnea treat yourself with CPAP therapy!