Clinical Procedure

The APNEA HEALTH Clinical Program is overseen by a doctor and administered by a certified respiratory therapist. It includes:

First Visit: CPAP Setup (about 2 hours)

• OSA education
• Review of doctor's prescription
• Equipment selection, according to needs of patient and prescription
• Mask fitting
• Importance of therapy for patient's health
• Equipment maintenance
• Patient will receive Sleep Apnea booklet, Mask Troubleshooting Sheet, and Maintenance Sheet

Follow-up call within first 48 hours

• Information gathering and support
• Visit if necessary

Second Visit (2-4 weeks later):

• Evaluation of treatment
• Download data from CPAP
• Adjustments if needed
• Consultation with sleep doctor, if needed

Going forward:

• Appointment at 3, 6 and 12 months under physician's supervision
• Data downloads
• Education review
• Mask adjustments, replacements etc.