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Top 10 Reasons to Try a Cloth CPAP Mask

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We’ve been long-time fans of the SleepWeaver masks here at Sunset Healthcare Solutions. In fact, the Advance is one of our top-selling CPAP masks and the newer Élan is not far behind. If you haven’t tried them yet, here’s a list of our Top 10 reasons to consider them.

  1. More sleep positions – because it’s made of cloth instead of hard plastic, patients can sleep on their back, side or stomach without rigid buckles, hard clips or faceplates digging into their skin. Cloth mask users report waking up in the middle of the night and wondering if it is still on their face, only to find it gently resting in place.CPAP mask lines
  2. The cloth material inflates like a balloon that pushes gently against the patient’s face to form a seal. Because it’s fabric, it can match the contours of any patient’s face to reduce leaks. The material also works to wick away moisture, reducing rainout.
  3. For customers who complain about their conventional hard plastic CPAP mask leaving behind ugly and uncomfortable red marks, this mask is a great alternative.  Made almost entirely of soft, wicking material, this mask adds comfort, minimizes skin irritation and strap marks.
  4. The new Élan comes with a regular and large cushion to better fit a wide variety of patients. Also included in the kit are a feather weight tube and tether strap.
  5. Both masks can be comfortably worn while wearing glasses, no bulky T-bars, so you provide your customers with the nasal mask with a view! Patients will enjoy a clear line of sight, great for people who are claustrophobic.Sleepweaver colors and washing
  6. Patients can personalize their mask with five fun colors and fashionable prints: Leopard, Camo, Pink, Tan or Blue.
  7. Less noise – the masks are designed with new, smaller exhalation holes that diffuse the air to eliminate noise upon exhalation. This provides a quieter night’s sleep for the patient and their bed partner.
  8. Both masks can be easily cleaned by hand washing with a mild non-abrasive detergent. If needed, they also can be disinfected and reprocessed to be used between patients in a hospital or sleep lab setting.
  9. Both masks come with a 90 day warranty and 30 day risk-free money back guarantee. If you aren’t happy with it, contact your Sunset rep and we’ll send your money back. There’s no excuse not to try.
  10. You don’t have to just take our word for it, try it yourself and see why 12% of all nasal CPAP users on cpap.com have made a switch to the cloth mask.
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Sunset CPAP Kits Featured in HomeCare Magazine Article on How to Build Lifelong PAP Customers

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Excerpt featuring Sunset Healthcare from an article in HomeCare Magazine by Larry Anderson. 

Full Service Approach.

Fully servicing existing patients enables providers to maximize profitability in PAP products, said Ashley Wood, director of operations at Sunset Healthcare Solutions. Replacing masks, tubes, cushions, chinstraps, humidifier chambers and filters as often as the patient’s insurance will allow can maximize HME reimbursements and profits. Wood noted that the reimbursement for supplies can add up to more per year than the device rental fees for a new CPAP setup.

Sunset Healthcare Solutions specializes in replaceable PAP accessories, including their own line of tubes, filters and masks as well as masks, cushions and humidifier chambers from major manufacturers.

“We also carry many hard-to-find filters or replacement parts for machines and masks that are previous-generation and might be discontinued by the original manufacturer,” Wood said.

Sunset Healthcare Solutions offers a customizable Resupply Kit that includes an entire three- or six-month supply of CPAP tubes, disposable and nondisposable filters and even a mask, cushions, chinstrap or humidifier chamber in a single easy-to-handle kit.

Wood suggested the addition of retail products such as CPAP mask wipes or accessory cleaners that provide continuous revenue in addition to reimbursements. “By adding retail products to their line, HME providers have a diverse product set to fall back on as reimbursements are being cut,” Wood said.

Read the full article in HomeCare Magazine here

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CPAP Cleaning and Cash Reimbursement Tips

CPAP cleaning supplies

With declining reimbursements, cash products are a great way to increase revenue while also providing your patients with convenient, easy-to-use cleaning products. This article describes the best products for cleaning CPAP equipment, as well as recommendations for cleaning schedules and techniques.
To prevent growth of mold and bacteria, regular cleaning is essential. However, this task can be tedious without the right supplies.

Daily Care

To remove dirt and oils and prevent buildup, clean the mask and cushion with a cleanser or wipe that is gentle enough for daily use. As a general rule, people can use any cleaning product on their mask that they would use on their face. Anything stronger with scents, alcohol, antibacterial agents or bleaching ingredients can cause the cushion to break down or irritate the skin.
Several products are designed specifically for CPAP masks with all-natural ingredients that are safe enough for daily use. One of the most popular brands is Citrus II, available in a dispenser with 62 wipes or a box of 12 individually wrapped wipes. Both options have their uses. The dispensers are compact. Many of our customers provide each of their respiratory therapists with a few dispensers of wipes, one to demonstrate to the patients how to clean their masks during the initial fitting and additional ones to sell. This helps show proper maintenance and can also lead to a cash sale on the spot.
The individually-wrapped wipes are great to give away as a sample with each new patient setup, and are useful for patient travel or in-store promotions.
If your patients prefer to use a spray, Citrus II offers CPAP Mask Cleaner Spray in either 8-ounce or 1.5-ounce travel size bottles.
In addition to wiping down the mask, instruct your patients to empty the humidifier chamber each morning and leave it open to air dry for the day. They can refill it with distilled water at night. Avoid using tap water to prevent mineral buildup in the chamber that could damage the machine.

Weekly Care

Clean all equipment on a weekly basis, or more frequently if the patient is recovering from illness. First detach the mask from the tube and remove the headgear and cushions. Soak the headgear, tube, mask, humidifier chamber, reusable foam filter, chinstrap and any connectors or adapters in a 50/50 solution of warm water and Citrus II CPAP Concentrated Cleanser for 10-20 minutes.
After soaking, rinse thoroughly with warm water. For best results, hang the tube, headgear and chinstraps to allow them to dry completely. The mask, cushions, chamber and filter can be left out on a towel to dry. Ensure the filter is fully dry before placing it back into the machine. If your patient lives in a wet or humid climate and they have trouble getting their tube and mask to dry fully, Hurricane makes a Home Edition CPAP Equipment Dryer that safely dries products without damage. However, make sure patients are aware that they should not machine wash or dry headgear or chinstrap as it will damage the material or affect the size.
To clean the machine, make sure it is unplugged, and wipe it with a cloth soaked in warm water or a mix of warm water and CPAP Concentrated Cleanser.
With filters, a good rule of thumb is: If it is foam or labeled as reusable, it can be washed weekly and reused for six months, per Medicare guidelines. If it is labeled as ultrafine or disposable, it cannot be washed and must be thrown out and replaced every two weeks. Washing a disposable filter will cause it to lose shape and effectiveness. Some machines use only disposable filters while others can accommodate reusable foam filters, as well as disposable ones. Check with the manufacturer, and explain the difference to your patients to avoid confusion.
During the weekly washing, patients can substitute vinegar, unscented liquid dish soap or hand soap in place of the CPAP Concentrated Cleanser, but they should not use rubbing alcohol, bleach, scented soaps or antibacterial soaps as they can break down the equipment.

Effective Display

How do you encourage patients to clean their products regularly? First, inform them of the health implications of inhaling mold and bacteria growing in their equipment. Also, make the cleaning products easily accessible, and start them off on the right foot with samples or cleaning demonstrations during setup. To assist in this, one product is the CPAP Cleaning Product Display Kit, which is a full display of all the most popular CPAP cleaning products in a tabletop format. The display signage spells out the features and benefits of the cleaners. It displays well next to the register to encourage cash purchases.

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