Sleep is supposed to be a relaxing time to refresh and recharge the body, and if you’re using CPAP Therapy to manage sleep apnea, then you should be experiencing the benefits of an improvement in sleep quality.
However, it all comes down to how comfortable you feel with your choice of mask.
If you are finding that your sleep is being disturbed by your mask because you can’t sleep comfortably on your front or side, or you’re looking for a change, then the new ResMed AirFit P30i nasal pillows mask may be a great option for you.
Do any of these apply to you?
There’s no need to simply put up with mask discomfort, especially when there are further advancements in mask design and technology.
CPAP Masks play one of the most important roles in CPAP therapy, which is why ResMed are dedicated to innovating better, more ergonomic designs to make you feel more comfortable each and every night.
The introduction of the ResMed AirFit P30i is a prime example.
This is their first ever nasal pillows CPAP mask to feature a “top-of-head tube” design, and builds upon the success of the similar AirFit N30i Nasal Cradle Mask - also from ResMed.
Unlike other CPAP nasal pillows masks, which feature a tube coming up from under your chin to the front of the nose (good for people who sleep on their backs), the ResMed AirFit P30i features a “top-of-head tube” design that positions the tube at the top of the head instead.
With this design, air is delivered from the CPAP machine, overhead and downward through the sides of the mask frame and into nose piece.
Being a nasal pillows design, it also uses a pillows cushion instead of a nasal cradle cushion, which creates a better seal as air is directed into the nostrils. The AirFit P30i mask also features ResMed's QuietAir™ vent technology, making it quieter than the similar AirFit N30i Nasal Cradle Mask.
This top-of-head tube design places the majority of the tubing behind you or to your side, rather than in front of your body, giving you the freedom to sleep in many different positions, including on your front or side. These positions were previously inhibited somewhat by the tubes - but no longer!
You can also get closer to your bed partner, wear your glasses to read or watch TV in bed, all without tubing getting in the way!
The ‘elbow connection’ piece which rests at the top of the head is designed to rotate 360º, giving you further freedom of movement, while distributing the weight away from your body, making you feel less weighed down.
So whether you toss and turn at night, or simply want to sleep on your front or side, you have to give the AirFit P30i a try.
We understand that CPAP Masks can be inconvenient at times when you need to make a quick trip.
Do you ever get up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water, check on a child or have to go to the bathroom? Then you’ll know that it can be tricky to take your mask off all of the way, and readjusting it can be frustrating, especially when you’re half asleep.
However, the great news is that the ResMed AirFit™ P30i offers you a solution to this problem!
The quick-release elbow piece which connects the tubing to the mask uses a ‘pinch clip’ mechanism, providing you with an easy way to disconnect and reconnect the mask from the tubing.
With the AirFit P30i, getting up without taking off your mask takes hardly any effort.
This universal connector will work with a variety of devices, not just those manufactured by ResMed! This means you can get the comfort of this new system and potentially not have to change your CPAP machine.
However, unfortunately this mask is not currently compatible with the ResMed AirMini™.
The ResMed AirFit P30i offers you so many benefits towards helping you achieve better quality sleep through its innovative design.
Is it time for you to make the switch?
Well, here’s some great news!
If you’re already using the AirFit™ N30i, you can purchase the AirFit™ P30i nasal pillows cushion piece individually and swap this with your existing mask gear - which effectively converts it to an AirFit P30i complete unit.
So, for those who love the nasal pillows set up, but also want the “top-of-head tube” configuration, you can now have the best of both worlds!
At EdenSleep, we always want you to feel well-informed.
So, for more information, see our AirFit P30i product page here which may be able to answer any of your questions.
Or, feel free to contact your local Sleep Professional who can discuss this mask with you and see if it’s a suitable option for you.
1 ResMed external 7 days clinical study of existing 24 ResMed and non-ResMed patients, conducted between 21/02/2018 - 12/03/2018. Data on file; ID A4320645.
2 ResMed external fitting study of existing 37 ResMed and non-ResMed patients, conducted between 09/04/2018 - 20/04/2018. Data on file; ID A4327753.