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APRIA HEALTHCARE PATIENT/CAREGIVER INSTRUCTIONS
“…there are high counts of bacterial and fungal
flora on CPAP interfaces, despite routine washing,
with the older interfaces, more contaminated
and resistant to cleaning.”
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Regular ordering of fresh supplies is a
critical part of maintaining your health and
proper therapy.
At the time you received your CPAP/Bi-Level
equipment, you received a form for enrolling
in an auto-resupply program. Please complete
this form and return it to the address printed
at the bottom of the document. If your
insurance allows it, Apria will ship your CPAP/
Bi-Level supplies on an ongoing basis without
your having to initiate the order. If your
insurance doesn’t allow you to participate in
an auto-resupply program, you will receive
automated reminder calls when it is time
to re-order CPAP/
Bi-Level supplies.
Note:
If you did
not receive or are
unable to locate
the auto-resupply
form, please
call the phone
number on your
Apria Service and Sales Agreement and an
Apria representative will send the form to you.
Additional Supplies
Your CPAP headgear and mask will wear out
over time. To replace these items or to purchase
additional supplies, call Apria Healthcare.
Why Nasal CPAP/Bi-Level
Therapy Is Needed
Both CPAP and Bi-Level therapies use
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Common Signs and Symptoms of
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Snoring
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Restless sleep (may include moving arms
and legs)
• Morning headaches
• Slight disorientation/memory lapses
• Irritability
• Personality changes
• Pauses when the patient doesn’t
breathe during sleep
Obstructive
Sleep Apnea is
a sleep disorder
that occurs
when the airway
is obstructed
or blocked. As
a result, no air
moves into or out
of the lungs (this
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Horowitz S, SLEEP, Volume 32, Supplement, 2009 #0634.
Nasal CPAP acts to open
upper airway
CPAP Maintains
Open Airway
Collapsed Airway
During Sleep
Common sleep difficulty with
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Old equipment needs to be replaced regularly
New headgear
and mask
