DID YOU KNOW?
Replacing your mask and supplies is one of the most important steps in maintaining effective therapy! You need to replace your mask cushion/seal, tubing, filters and headgear periodically to ensure the safest and most effective therapy!
If you use the same mask for too long, you risk:
- Bacterial growth on the mask cushion and tubing
- Leaks due to worn out nasal cushions
- Redness of the skin around your nose and forehead
REPLACE CUSHIONS/SEALS WHEN…
- The cushion/seal is no longer clear and transparent
- The cushion is cracked, torn, or damaged in any way
- The headgear is stretched and needs to be tightened more than when it was new
REPLACE FILTERS WHEN…
- Respironics machines: Grey foam filters (located in the back of machine)
- Rinse the filter with clear water every two weeks and allow to dry
- CHANGE the filter EVERY 6 MONTHS
Resmed machines:
- S8 Elite machines: pale blue filter located on back left of machine under blue plastic cover. CHANGE EVERY 6 MONTHS
- S9 Elite machines: White filter (located in the back of machine under grey plastic cover. CHANGE EVERY 6 MONTHS
Fisher & Paykel machines:
- White filter located on back of machine. CHANGE EVERY 3 MONTHS