Newbie with hose and mask question

[thsieh0111]

Greetings! Brand new member here with a few questions that hopefully aren't too stupid.

1) I just started CPAP therapy a week ago with an Airsense 10 Autoset and a Resmed F30 full face mask. The machine came with a 6-foot Slimline hose, but I need some additional length, so I purchased a 22mm 10 footer off Amazon. Based on the research I did, the 22mm is a Standard diameter, so I switched my setting on the machine from "Slimline" to "Standard." That was the correct move, yes?

2) I toss and turn a LOT and almost exclusively side sleep. The F30 mask has been fine, but the tubing attached to the front of the mask is a pain to sleep with, so I purchased a Philips Dreamwear full face mask where it attaches to the stop of the head. Once I receive the Philips mask, is there a setting on the machine I need to change, or just switch the mask and have at it?

3) I keep my machine on the middle shelf of my nightstand. It's not "enclosed" by any means, and has approx a foot on the sides and front of clear space. Would that be sufficient in terms of ventilation for the machine?

Thanks for any help, and glad to be here!

[Miss Emerita]

Welcome! There are no stupid questions. I just wish I had good answers to all of yours, but I hope others will chime in.

You won’t need to change your settings as long as you are using one FFM in place of another. That much I know.

Have you looked at hose stands (aka hose lifts)? They can help a lot if you’re an active sleeper. Right now I’m liking the Houdini stand, which swivels well and collapses down to hide behind a pillow during the day. Try searching on Amazon. People also use DIY solutions for hose management.

Keep the questions coming!

[thsieh0111]

Here's a pic of where I keep my machine (in regards to the ventilation question):

[thsieh0111]

Welcome! There are no stupid questions. I just wish I had good answers to all of yours, but I hope others will chime in.

You won’t need to change your settings as long as you are using one FFM in place of another. That much I know.

Have you looked at hose stands (aka hose lifts)? They can help a lot if you’re an active sleeper. Right now I’m liking the Houdini stand, which swivels well and collapses down to hide behind a pillow during the day. Try searching on Amazon. People also use DIY solutions for hose management.

Keep the questions coming!

Thanks for the reply! I had no idea that hose lifts were even a thing, so I will definitely be checking those out. Thanks!

[Miss Emerita]

The air intake is on the left side of the machine, behind where the filter is. Your set-up looks just fine to me.

[LSAT]

I have no problem with ventilation and I keep the drawer mostly closed at night.

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[thsieh0111]

That's perfect. Thank you!