So What is Considered a Good number for Mask leaks

[Lou Cypher]

I am trying different masks, and am wondering what everyone else is getting and with what masks....

Thanks for any input from anyone.

[Jersey Girl]

Dear Lou,

I consistently have 0.00L for my leaks - essentially, 0. I use 3 masks - Swift LT for her with nasal pillows, Comfort Gel Nasal Mask, and Mirage Soft Gel nasal mask. I don't seem to have a leaking problem. I think that the goal is to have 0, but I have had as high as .4. I have only been on cpap since Jan 8. I am sure that others with more experience will be able to advise.

Wishing you peaceful, restorative sleep,

Jersey Girl

[ifrimmel]

Leaks are inevitable. Remember there's this thing attached to your face that's not supposed to be there.

0 would be the goal. At the very least you are looking for a nice flat line approaching 0 in the leaks detailed view for most of the night.

If it ALL OVER THE PLACE for the majority of the night. You have a problem.

[engransan106]

I believe the goal for your Swift II mask is 0.4 l/sec.
I too use this mask and have some difficulty keeping the leaks down with my min pressure of 13. I do use the Lansiloh cream around the nostrils which seems to help.
Engransan

[jmelby]

The ResMed takes into account the expected flow, so your goal should be 0. ResMed considers leak under 0.4 L/sec to be acceptable, but it is still best to minimize it. I can get a leak of 0 most nights using my Activa LT mask, but when I wear a full face (ComfortGel FFM is the best for me), I don't get that but stay under 0.4 L/sec in any case. Also, make sure you set the mask type on the machine when you try different masks so it can calculate the leak rate correctly.

[JIMCHI]

I am using a Resmed VPAP Adapt SV machine. How would I tell the leak rate?