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Image: A grey CPAP equipment bag wrapped in a green ribbon and tied-off in a bow.

What should I expect as a new CPAP user?

Just remember, you are not alone. Around 20% of the planet’s population have sleep apnea to the point where treatment would benefit them.

What should I expect as a new CPAP user?

Just remember, you are not alone. Around 20% of the planet’s population have sleep apnea to the point where treatment would benefit them.

Image: A CPAP machine sitting on a bed headboard with a Resmed F40 CPAP mask and Stag's Head CPAP Strap Cover laying on the pillow.

How I got flack for my CPAP placement

Well, I’ve had that experience a few times… usually because I have a habit of speaking without a filter.

How I got flack for my CPAP placement

Well, I’ve had that experience a few times… usually because I have a habit of speaking without a filter.

Is this worth getting eXcited about?

Is this worth getting eXcited about?

The electrodes are supposed to deliver mild electrical stimulation to your tongue muscles.

Is this worth getting eXcited about?

The electrodes are supposed to deliver mild electrical stimulation to your tongue muscles.

Sleep Apnea and Knocked-out Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Knocked-out Surgery

Throw a patient with a collapsing airway into the mix and it gets a wee bit trickier still.

Sleep Apnea and Knocked-out Surgery

Throw a patient with a collapsing airway into the mix and it gets a wee bit trickier still.

How long should a CPAP machine last?

How long should a CPAP machine last?

If you bought it second hand or from a shady online discount place, you may want to check you got what you thought you were getting.

How long should a CPAP machine last?

If you bought it second hand or from a shady online discount place, you may want to check you got what you thought you were getting.

Am I using the correct CPAP mask?

Am I using the correct CPAP mask?

If you suffocate and die, don’t come complaining to me.

Am I using the correct CPAP mask?

If you suffocate and die, don’t come complaining to me.