How to Find the Right Size CPAP Mask

Finding the right size CPAP mask is essential for effective sleep apnea treatment as well as comfort. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you find the right size CPAP mask:  Consult Your Healthcare Provider: Before purchasing a CPAP mask, consult your healthcare provider, preferably a sleep specialist or a respiratory therapist. They can provide guidance based on your specific needs and facial features.    Use the Manufacturer’s Sizing Guide: CPAP mask manufacturers often provide sizing …

Sleepnet NIV Mask Fitting Guide

Sleepnet NIV Mask Fitting Guide  By: Leigh Ann Steele  Finding the right non-invasive ventilation (NIV) mask size for your patient involves careful evaluation, guided by both expertise and prompt action, to ensure an optimal fit and the most effective therapy. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to help you choose the correct NIV mask size and get the best fit for your patients.  Assessment  First, determine the type of mask (e.g., full face or nasal) …

Sleepnet’s Custom Fit Technology

Introduction to Custom Fit Technology   Sleepnet, a leading manufacturer of CPAP and NIV masks, offers innovative Custom Fit Technology across many of its products. This unique feature allows users to mold, shape, and bend their CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and NIV (non-invasive ventilation) masks to match the unique contours of their face or their patient’s face. The result is a personalized and snug fit that not only enhances comfort but also ensures an optimal …

Air Gel Technology for Respiratory Masks: Revolutionizing Comfort and Protection

In the face of increasing needs due to illness and chronic disease, demand for comfortable yet effective respiratory masks has never been higher. Traditional respiratory masks, often used as non-invasive (NIV) or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) masks, have served as essential tools for advancing human health, but they often come with discomfort and limitations that hinder long-term usage. Enter AIR°gel® technology – a revolutionary advancement that combines comfort with a superior seal, addressing the …

Ensuring Excellence: The Importance of Quality Control in Manufacturing Respiratory Masks for CPAP and NIV devices

Ensuring Excellence: The Importance of Quality Control in Manufacturing Respiratory Masks for CPAP and NIV devices  By: Skylar Carr  Introduction  After the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of mass production, it became crucial to establish clearer definitions and exert greater control over the quality of products. Initially, the main objective was to ensure that production met engineering standards during the final stages of product development. As manufacturing processes became more intricate, the discipline of quality …

What are NIV masks?

What are NIV masks? By Leigh Ann Steele Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) masks are a type of respiratory support used to treat patients with breathing difficulties. They provide mechanical ventilation without the need for intubation, which is the insertion of a breathing tube into the patient’s airway. NIV masks help to treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, and more.[1]  As hospitals and medical …

AIR°gel®: Effective and Innovative Comfort

What is AIR°gel®? Our patented AIR°gel® technology is an ergonomically designed gel that provides a cushion that folds in when contacted with the patient’s nasal bridge, no matter the shape. One of the main purposes of AIR°gel® is to gently protect the skin and the bridge of the nose to minimize irritation and increase comfort. Our custom fit technology allows for the mask to fit your face. Sleepnet continuously strives to provide effective, innovative, and …