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Does Anyone Follow Step-By-Step Manufacurers Instructions?
I got my new ResMed Mirage Liberty mask the other day (which hasn't worked out well for me by the way), and watched the manufacturer's DVD. It included instructions on disassembly, cleaning and reassembly, and it reminded me of how intimidating it was to first get my machine and mask drop-shipped to me and think that I had to follow all those instructions step by step every day for the rest of my life.
With experience, I've learned to never fully disassemble any of my masks -- I think it's far too time consuming and not worth the hassle to do so. I just take off the part that touches my face -- the cushions -- and wash that. I'm wondering whether anyone actually does go through all those steps recommended by the manufacturer. It would seem you would have to be an engineer or at least really good with puzzles to be able to pull it off well.
With experience, I've learned to never fully disassemble any of my masks -- I think it's far too time consuming and not worth the hassle to do so. I just take off the part that touches my face -- the cushions -- and wash that. I'm wondering whether anyone actually does go through all those steps recommended by the manufacturer. It would seem you would have to be an engineer or at least really good with puzzles to be able to pull it off well.
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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I agree with you Mike. I could see it if you have a suppressed immune system but otherwise not really necessary -- but I do have friends that are anal about cleaning and so would expect them that they would go to that lengths.
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Permalink Reply by Ruth Rayceen on
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I went for my sleep study in December 08, but due to my inexperience, and received a mask, Mirage SwiftPillows, that I ultimately discovered was a poor fit for me, I really did not began cpap until mid January. Initially, I tried to follow the DME's very limited instructions, and called him for help feeling I was fulfilling his prophecy that "I was doomed to failure" He did not return my calls. I floundered for a couple of weeks, then I realized that there is not a "a mask where one size fits all. I tried trying to secure the mask with an ace bandage - which was a mile too large - I switched to 1in piece of elastic. I didn't succeed with that mask. But I learned, what every apnea patient has to know. To succeed with cpap, we have to have a mask that works for us.. I am open to suggestions from a DME, but ultimately the responsible for my treatment rests with me.
Now I read everything I can about CPAP from any source, then evaluate to see if it has present value for me. If I think I may need that information in the future I add it to my ever increasing files. Presently, I have about 15 file folders. I have labeled each folder for specific information. I.E., Masks, Sleep Study, Data Capable Machines, etc. This is my Apnea Knowledge Base - I have to admit I have collected more material than I presently understand.
To answer Mike, I believe we learn by personal experience, by forums like this, DME's, etc, and discover what works best for us, then apply that to our apnea therapy. Learning how to use our equipment in its most effiicient manner is a on-going journey. RuthR..
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