Aura Rubber Band Pictures: WERE GONE BUT NOW THEY ARE BACK!!

thomzeyl · Post by **thomzeyl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:07 am

Hello All

I've been using the Mirage Swift mask for a year and have ordered a new Aura Everest NP mask (now re-renamed, I hear). I've been reading about the great Rubber Band fix, but the pictures have been stolen! Check out the Dec/05 post by jcarn
Does anyone have them to repost or send to me?

Thanks!

EDIT Oct. 23,2006 The pics have been restored!!!!!!!!! (That was quick!)
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rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:06 pm

Thanks to ozij wisely having downloaded them to her computer back when jcarn first posted his rubberband fix for the Aura, here they are:

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:35 pm

Yes, the "Aura" has a new name now that Invacare has taken over the marketing of that mask for Aeiomed.

First it was Aeiomed's Aura.

Then it was Aeiomed's Headrest.

Now it is the Invacare Twilight NP

"NP" for "nasal pillows", 'cause Invacare has another regular nasal mask -- a traditional mask that covers the nose -- named just the "Twilight." Don't confuse their nasal mask with the Twilight NP, our good old "Aura."

P.S. Aeiomed's neat little battery option CPAP machine also got renamed by Invacare. The "Everest" machine is now the Invacare Polaris TR.

thomzeyl · Post by **thomzeyl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:55 pm

Ozij and RG you are both just great!

That didn't take long!

This forum is so helpful

pharmwoman · Post by **pharmwoman** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:49 pm

so is there only one size?? I am going to try the rb fix, but just wanted to make sure there wasnt a smaller size. i too, noticed the different name and thanks for explaining:)

Jere · Post by **Jere** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:17 pm

The pictures that are posted above are for the older version of the Aura/Everest. The newer version does not have the protrusions on the side of the headgear on which to anchor the rubber band.

The original rubber band thread still has pictures of how to attach the bands to the newer model (on page 2):

viewtopic/t5962/fix-for-aura--the-rubbe ... trick.html

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pharmwoman · Post by **pharmwoman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:39 am

the pics look the same, but heck, ill give it a shot!!
so I take it there is only one size "aura" mask??

Born Tired · Post by **Born Tired** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:22 pm

pharmwoman,
The Aura has 2 sizes of pillows--M & L. Mine came with both sizes, and I just looked on CPAP.com and they show that it comes with both sizes (don't know if you'd get both from a DME). I don't have a big nose, but the L seemed to be more comfortable to me and seal better so that's what I use.
The headgear comes in only one size. For those of us with smaller heads, we have to rig the headgear in some way. I just folded up some of the length of the lower strap and pinned it to make it shorter. Was going to cut off the extra length and restitch it but somehow just never got around to it--it's been a year now.
Hope that helps.
Esther
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pharmwoman · Post by **pharmwoman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:26 pm

I like the idea of pinning it--thanks:)
i have to say, it is a very comfortable mask, really feels light--just wish it wasnt so big:(

Born Tired · Post by **Born Tired** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:42 pm

pharmwoman,
Pinning is not very glamorous, but it is quick, easy and gets the job done.
Hope the Aura works well for you. It is by far the best I have tried so far.
Esther
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Aura Rubber Band Pictures: WERE GONE BUT NOW THEY ARE BACK!!

Aura Rubber Band Pictures: WERE GONE BUT NOW THEY ARE BACK!!

aura

ok.........

good idea:)