Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) resources for people with a learning disability

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can be common in people with a learning disability, in particular people with Down’s syndrome.

Untreated OSA can impact on mental health as well as causing significant risks to physical health. OSA can be life-threatening if the risks of non-compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment are not understood by individuals and their carers.

Assessment and treatment for OSA should be prioritised for people with a learning disability and autistic people, who often face health inequalities and the risk of premature mortality.

These resources have been made in easy read to help people with a learning disability understand:

  • the importance of using CPAP as prescribed
  • the importance of telling the hospital sleep service promptly if there are any issues
  • how to use and maintain CPAP equipment.

We have also published resources for carers and healthcare professionals.

Contents

  1. A guide to your CPAP
  2. How to clean your CPAP mask
  3. How to look after your CPAP equipment
  4. How to put your full face mask on
  5. How to put your minimum contact full face mask on
  6. How to put your nasal mask on
  7. How to put your nasal pillows mask on
  8. How to put your under the nose mask on
  9. How to use your CPAP water tub

A guide to your CPAP

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A guide to your CPAP

A guide to your CPAP

  • PDF
  • 7 MB
  • 12 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to clean your CPAP mask

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How to clean your CPAP mask

How to clean your CPAP mask

  • PDF
  • 5 MB
  • 12 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to look after your CPAP equipment

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How to look after your CPAP equipment

How to look after your CPAP equipment

  • PDF
  • 4 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to put your full face mask on

Document

How to put your full face mask on

How to put your full face mask on

  • PDF
  • 6 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to put your minimum contact full face mask on

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How to put your minimum contact full face mask on

How to put your minimum contact full face mask on

  • PDF
  • 5 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to put your nasal mask on

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How to put your nasal mask on

How to put your nasal mask on

  • PDF
  • 5 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to put your nasal pillows mask on

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How to put your nasal pillows mask on

How to put your nasal pillows mask on

  • PDF
  • 7 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to put your under the nose mask on

Document

How to put your under the nose mask on

How to put your under the nose mask on

  • PDF
  • 4 MB
  • 8 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.

How to use your CPAP water tub

Document

How to use your CPAP water tub

How to use your CPAP water tub

  • PDF
  • 6 MB
  • 12 pages

Summary

Published 21 November 2023.