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Tip of the Month: Know Your Pressure
Do you know what your CPAP/Bilevel pressure setting is? If not, find out! If you do know your pressure setting, do you
know if it is accurate?
Over time and use, CPAP and bilevel machines become uncalibrated. Usually the calibration will not be off by
very much-a half to one cm. But it is a
good idea to have your machine checked by your equipment provider periodically
to make sure it is putting out the amount of pressure ordered by your doctor.
Your equipment provider will use a manometer to measure the actual
pressure output of your machine, and can then make the proper adjustment to
ensure that you are receiving the pressure therapy ordered by your doctor.
If you are interested in checking your machine's pressure output
yourself, Click Here to purchase your own manometer!
If you have a helpful tip to share with other CPAP users, please send
your suggestions to mhertel@ezcpap.com!
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Articles of Interest
"Do working women get lower quality sleep than
men?"
According to an article posted by TIME.com some
researches suggest that modern women in their multitasking, trying to balance
work and family, are getting less downtime and experiencing a higher incidence
of sleep disruption. For the complete
article, Click Here.
"Freaky Sleep Paralysis: Being Awake in Your Nightmares"
According to an article in Wired Science,
some
people have the terrifying experience of awakening in the middle of a dream,
but will be unable to move their bodies and often experience "hallucinations
with dark undertones". To read more
about this interesting sleep disorder, follow the link mentioned above.
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Featured Product of the Month
Type 1250 Hose Lift
 The Hose Lift suspends the CPAP tubing overhead, thus eliminating the
drag of the long hose on your mask, as one moves during sleep. It folds and collapses, gathered into an 8"x
5" fabric bag, and weighs only 8 ounces, for easy travel. It not only works well away from home, but
also, at home - slipping under and secured by any mattress system.
For more information on the hose lift, click here.
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