Peninsula Sleep Clinic (PSC) is dedicated to establishing our patients effectively onto CPAP Therapy and supporting them with their long-term usage so that they receive all the benefits of CPAP.
LOOK AT OUR SUCCESS RATES
These data show the percentage of patients that our CPAP Clinic successfully established onto CPAP therapy. To be counted as successful the patient must:
- Have an Apnoea Hypopnoea Index < 5/hr (i.e. showing sleep apnoea is treated)
- Use the device > 4hours per night (but we aim for 6 hours)
- The percentage of nights used needs to be greater than 70% for the trial period
Patients who are not successfully established onto CPAP therapy are referred to their Sleep Physician to discuss appropriate alternate treatments.
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2 Kribbs NB, Pack AI, Kline LR, et al. Objective measurement of patterns of nasal CPAP use by patients with obstructive sleep apnea. AM Rev Resp Dis 1993; 147:887-95.
CPAP Home Trials
Home trials of CPAP equipment are available to all patients who have undergone a sleep study through Peninsula Sleep Clinic. We have a wide range of CPAP machines and masks to try, including nasal masks, full face masks and nasal pillows of various sizes.
Our success rate speaks for itself with > 80% of patients successfully established onto CPAP therapy at the end of their home trial.
The home trial period includes mask fitting, CPAP set-up and education for home use and all ongoing follow up consultations (including mask changes and disinfection processes) along with phone calls from our highly trained CPAP therapists to ensure the best care. CPAP is a life-changing event and having friendly helpful advice and support along the way makes a huge difference when trying to successfully initiate therapy.
Our CPAP Clinic has a unique structure where we can provide CPAP Therapist consultations for patients on a one on one basis, this gives patients the best opportunity for success when initiating CPAP Therapy. We welcome partners, carers and relatives to participate in the process.
Our structure involves open communication with our patients’ Sleep Physicians during the trial period and access to the Sleep Clinic’s overnight sleep study data. These data and interactions are invaluable when initiating CPAP Therapy and help us to resolve problems quickly and tailor the care for each individual patient.
Clinics are conducted Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and require an appointment.
Due to our structure and size we can’t offer long-term rentals. We aim to resolve any problems efficiently during the trial period so each patient can purchase the correct mask and device.
Further details of the CPAP home trial are provided at the time of booking.
CPAP Troubleshooting
Having issues with your CPAP device or accessories? Here are some of the most common issues you’ll find and some tips on how to solve them.
Still having trouble? If you are a patient of Peninsula Sleep Clinic and are experiencing any of these problems or other CPAP related issues, please call our friendly staff between office hours to resolve your problem. Alternatively, we can book you into an education clinic to better familiarise yourself with your equipment.
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“From the first visit to follow ups the clinic provide a range of professional services. I cannot believe the difference the service has made to myself, not being exhausted constantly. Everything is explained in detail by the staff, who are the friendliest people around, with a special shout out to Katie, sleep consultant, who is not only an expert when it comes to CPAP machines but has been available at any time for advice on the use and functions of CPAP machines. Thanks again to all staff.”
DD – January 2025
Patient
“Peninsula Sleep Clinic has the highest level of expertise combined with the deepest possible commitment to make your CPAP work specifically for you. They are not there to simply sell you a machine and give you basic instructions. They fully realise that mask fit and comfort is paramount to you using successfully the CPAP machine and hence they have a team of friendly specialists to achieve this. Additionally they give great value for money.”
AM – October 2024
Patient
