APRIA HEALTHCARE PATIENT/CAREGIVER INSTRUCTIONS
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pressure makes
it easier for them
to exhale, so
they feel more
comfortable.
As with the
standard CPAP
unit, the pressure
settings
must
be
ordered by your physician, and should not be
changed without your physician’s approval.
Using a Humidifier with Your
System
If you are bothered by nasal problems for
more than a week or two, your physician
may prescribe the use of a humidifier during
CPAP or Bi-Level therapy. The humidifier adds
moisture to the air delivered by the unit.
Although humidifier units may vary, most
function in the same manner. Follow these
basic instructions for
humidifier use:
Step 1:
Fill the humidifier reservoir using
distilled water. Fill the water only to the
fill line.
• Keep the unit turned OFF until the
humidifier is properly connected and
you are ready to use your unit.
• Do not use medications in the water
reservoir.
• To prevent electrical hazard, do not allow
water to come into contact with any part
of the unit other than the water reservoir.
Step 2:
Connect the short humidifier tube to
the air outlet on the unit and the inlet port on
the humidifier reservoir. Refer to your specific
device’s manufacturer’s user manual.
Step 3:
Connect the patient tubing to the
outlet port on the humidifier reservoir.
Step 4: Clean humidifier reservoir as
instructed below.
Note: Your physician may have prescribed
a heated humidifier for use with your
CPAP or Bi-Level unit. Refer to your specific
device’s manufacturer’s user manual
for specific information regarding the
humidifier provided to you.
Cleaning Your Humidifier
Note: If you have a heated humidifier,
immerse only the humidifier jar in water
or disinfectant. Never immerse electrical
appliances in any liquid.
CPAP system with integrated
heated humidifier
Heated humidifier base
and chamber
Cool humidifier with stand
Typical Bi-Level positive
airway pressure unit
