How to Adjust the Settings on a CPAP

Those who suffer with sleep apnea can breathe and sleep easier with the use of a CPAP machine. The machine, which must be prescribed by a physician, forces air into an individual's nose and/or mouth to ensure he is receiving sufficient oxygen during sleep. While some settings on the machine come pre-adjusted by a physician, others can be changed with the click of a few buttons. Most CPAP machines are made by Resmed or Remstar, and the settings on both can be adjusted easily.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• CPAP machine

Resmed Steps

1. Check to ensure you are using a Resmed machine.

2. Unplug the machine from the wall. Press and hold down the user button with the down arrow and the user button on the right-hand side at the same time. Plug the machine back in while holding the buttons.

3. Verify that the LCD screen says "Welcome," and begin to cycle through the settings using the right-hand button. You will see options such as hours used, elevation, ramp time, alarm and pressure.

4. Press the up and down arrow buttons when you arrive at the setting you wish to change. Use the arrows to scroll forward and backward until you reach the desired setting.

5. Press the right-hand button to return to the menu. The new setting will be saved. Turn off the machine until future use.

Remstar Steps

6. Plug in the machine and press the button below "menu." The LCD screen should display the question, "Change settings?"

7. Click the button directly below the word "Yes."

8. Click the two user buttons in the center of the machine that act like forward and back arrows until you reach the setting that you wish to change.

9. Follow the prompts on screen to adjust the setting to your preference. You will continue to use only the two buttons. Be sure to hit the button under "apply" to save the settings.

10. Use the machine with the new settings or turn to the off position until future use.

References

• Remstar manual
• Resmed manual

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