How to Change the PSI on a ResMed CPAP S6

CPAP machines operate by pushing air through a pressure generator, down tubing and into a mask. The pressure is forced out of the mask as a treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Before you receive your ResMed CPAP S6 CPAP machine, a sleep study will take place to determine the highest amount of pressure needed. At some point, you may feel the need to alter the pressure setting due to a change in your level of comfort or need. You can change the S6's pressure settings without much difficulty.

Things You'll Need

• Manometer
• Sensor tube 2.5-3 cm

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Instructions

• 1

  Assemble the flow generator, except for the mask. Insert one end of the tubing into the ResMed CPAP S6 flow generator. The exception to this is if you have a blind Bubble Cushion; then you will connect everything to the port in the mask.

• 2

  Plug the flow generator into a power outlet. Flip the main power switch located at the rear of the flow generator. If you have a ResMed CPAP S6 Lightweight unit, there will not be a main power switch; it should just turn on.

• 3

  Turn on the flow generator, and allow the unit to warm up for fifteen minutes.

• 4

  Pull the plug out of one of the the access ports on the tubing. Set the plug in a secure place. The tubing will be unable to operate properly without the plug.

• 5

  Insert the Leur taper end of the sensor tube into the port. The Leur taper is a standardized system of small-scale fittings used in the medical field for making connections between instruments. The male connector of the Leur taper screws into the female connector.

• 6

  Press the "Stop" button to stop the pressure flow after the unit has been running fifteen minutes. Flip the main power switch to the "Off" position. If you have a ResMed CPAP S6 Lightweight system you will need to completely unplug the CPAP unit.

• 7

  Turn on the main power switch while holding down the "Start" and "20 minute" button. Continue to hold the buttons down until they illuminate. You will hear the motor turn on and the machine will build up to the current pressure setting.

• 8

  Block the opening of the mask; be careful not to block the exhalation vent of the mask. If you are using a blind Bubble Cushion or Mirage mask then you can skip this step.

• 9

  Check the reading on the manometer. This reading will represent the current pressure setting.

• 10

  Press the "5 minute" button to decrease the pressure of the unit. Press the "10 minute" button to increase the units pressure. Press the "Start" button to set the unit to a default pressure of 10 cmH2O.

• 11

  Press the stop button to exit the pressure setting mode.

• 12

  Twist the Leur taper to disconnect the sensor tube from the port.

• 13

  Replace the plug in the port on the tubing.