WHEN OBSTRUCTED SLEEP APNEA IS DIAGNOSED AND A CPAP IS ORDERED, THERE ARE ALWAYS QUESTIONS:

How does the machine work?

What are the benefits of using this device?

People that have Obstructed Sleep Apnea (OSA) experience interruptions in breathing for a few seconds at a time while they are asleep. Depending on the severity of one’s OSA, sufferers may experience as few as five to 100 interruptions a night.

The CPAP device is a small compressor that draws in room temperature air and pressurizes it to deliver the prescribed pressure you need to clear the obstruction and open the airway. Newer CPAPs are quiet and have humidifiers that provide moisture to the air you breathe in, preventing dryness in the mouth, throat, or nasal cavity.

Florida Hospital Respiratory & Equipment (FHRE) provides the latest CPAP devices on the market. The machines are very easy to use and can monitor your OSA while you sleep. The new machines also have built in WIFI so data can be reviewed with the patient and doctor at any given time.

Patients are fitted with a CPAP mask based on the recommendation from the sleep lab or the physician. Each patient is different so there are a variety of masks available on the market designed to fit the specific needs of the patient. FHRE has highly trained Respiratory Therapists (RT’s) that provide setup with complete instruction and mask fitting for all CPAP patients. Our RT’s also are available to the patients for questions, concerns and follow up care as needed.

Most insurance provides reimbursement for these machines and all related supplies. They may begin the process by authorizing a threemonth compliance period to see if the patient uses and benefits from the therapy. Once compliance is met, insurance continues paying the remaining rental period until the machine meets their guidelines of a purchase price.

FHRE has a dedicated team of people to reach out to patients on a monthly basis to monitor how they are adapting to the machine, review compliance, and see if any new supplies are needed. Our team works very closely with all sleep labs, facilities, and physicians to ensure patients receive the best care. Our goal is for all patients to be successful, benefit from the therapy, and stay on the road to better health.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL RESPIRATORY & EQUIPMENT

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