ResMed AirMini CPAP Machine Review
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- ResMed brings you AirMini, the world's smallest CPAP device ideal for patients looking for compact and discreet therapy. Featuring a unique venting system and water-less humidification, it combines our latest technologies in a sleek, pocket-sized design that can be used at home or while patients are away. To meet patients' lifestyle needs, satisfy comfort expectations and boost business benefits, start small with AirMini.
Features
- The ResMed AirMini measures 5.2cm x 8.4cm x 13.6 cm wide and weighs only 300 grams!
- Water-less Humidification using HumidX HME (Heat Moisture Exchange) - not available with Full Face Masks
- Mask included
- Comfort features include, AutoRamp, Expiatory Pressure Relief (EPR) and SmartStart
- AirMini App allows you to monitor your therapy on your smartphone
For more information on this product visit: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-a...
For those concerned about the noise …
well it is much quieter than my snoring, which was once measured at 77dB.
The AirMini is also *much* quieter than my original ResMed AutoSet Spirit (circa 2004).
The AirMini works beautifully as my main machine, every night.
Love the comments :)
I just took it away with me on holidays and I slept like a baby despite the whooshing sound near the mask. The algorithm is fantastic.
@@suave-rider The whooshing sound is incredibly annoying. I’ve just been testing the mini. I also have a resed airsense 10 and it is such a better experience. I’ll never use the mini again.
@@James-lw3gi Interested in selling your mini? ;-)
@@damongrambow7077 I don’t own a mini. I borrowed a mates.
I borrowed an air mini from a mate. I was planning on using it while on a long haul international flight.
I tested it and found it’s absolutely terrible compared to my normal air sense 10 machine. There is no way I’ll ever use it again. I’d rather lug my proper machine around. So glad I tested it before the trip.
- It was far noisier
- Air escaped into my eyes, even though it’s a perfect mask fit when I use my bigger machine.
- I could feel air blow into my mouth and my cheeks getting pushed outwards. Felt like I was in a wind tunnel. On my normal machine, even on higher pressure, I can breath normally and can’t even tell it’s blowing.
Hi and thanks for your comments. Yes the AirMini is louder than the AirSense 10 and this is mainly due to the breathing noise which sounds like it comes from the exit ports on around the knuckle near the top of the tube. The mask shouldn't blow air into your eyes at all if it doesn't on your AS10. It's possible that the air coming out of the knuckle I was referring to was bouncing off the sheets or your body into your eyes.
The AirMini is a powerful device and I found that I need to adjust the max pressure down so that it doesn't create that wind tunnel effect you're describing. The device will work fine as long as you have someone that can adjust and tweak it to perform like your AS10 does.
At CPAP Direct, we also have a 30 day money back guarantee on the AirMini.
Hope that helps.
Unfortunately I didn’t try before buying ….the noise , inspiration and expiration is UNBEARABLE! I find myself unable to sleep as I’m aware of every breath..,in /out…IN/
OUT‼️I’ve tried every accessory/hack /tip for reducing the noise without success. BTW, I’m a Registered Respiratory Therapist , working at a large facility, nightshift with cpap patients. This thing SUCKS.
Just ordered an Airmini kit with all those accessories from CPAP Direct today at a bargain 5% price beat. Can't wait to start using it when travelling as opposed to lugging around my existing full size bedside machine also purchased from them.
Would've been helpful if you'd demonstrated how loud it is when it's on, esp after warning viewers about the noise.
It really isn’t noisy at all. My original CPAP device was a ResMed AutoSet Spirit. Very bulky, very noisy. It worked perfectly but was cumbersome. Downloading data from the device was clumsy too - requiring a serial cable if I recall correctly. The AirMini data is accessed on your smart phone via BlueTooth. The data is less detailed - the larger, non portable versions can provide data to generate a detailed graph of every moment during a night’s sleep. The AirMini just provides a summary - though this is definitely sufficient for most people.
Back to volume … my snoring was measured at 77dB, so I could probably keep awake the passengers of an entire economy section of a Boing 737. The AirMini is comparable to someone’s breathing after running for 10 seconds.
Agree noise is a huge problem. I have been trying different mask setups to minimize the noise but have been unsuccessful so far. Highly recommend to try before you buy.
Excellent demonstration of how to set up this AirMini travel CPAP Machine. Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it
Very thorough demo, thanks.
Glad you liked it Steve :)
The downside of this mini CPAP is noise. Many reviewers tend to say it is relatively quiet which is true if it is running without loading. But when actually using it there is an apparent noise during exhale which many users liken it to Dart Vaper's Breathing in Star Wars. It comes from the hose and you can hear it. The design of the inline humidifier is also to my opinion a failure as the air exhaust on the hose blows to your face, eyes or neck depending where it is at. There are after market converters for using the AirMini with your regular hose and mask so this is less of a problem. The Dart Vader Breathing noise is pretty annoying and I rather carry my old back up Resmed S9 on longer trips.
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I confirm your remarks! The masks are a total failure and very noisy. The device also transmits annoying vibrations. The humidifier is inefficient and the filters are very expensive. Bad product! I have been using the Resmed S9 for 10 years. It is much quieter than the Mini.
Yep, I tried the adapter so that I could use my “regular mask and circuit “ , still AWFUL.
Thank God I order this 3 months ago. My main home machine was a dreamstation1 . I have stop using it, that machine was recalled and now the mini is my main machine. The waterless humification is not as good as water humification. But if you sleep with your mouth close it does a fair job. I tried the P10 but did not like it so went to the N20 mask and headgear. As far as noise it is not bad in my opinion. But the comment of air from the Humidification system blowing on your neck or cheek is spot on. There is an aftermarket adaptor where you can use a regular hose and mask. But then you have no humification.
I’ve never used a humidifier. Sounds like this would be great for me with the adapter you mentioned.
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Hi guys, here is a link to the adapter you are referring to. cpap.com.au/products/airmini-adapter-for-ozone-cleaner?_pos=1&_sid=79eef7c49&_ss=r
My brother says he never uses the humidification thing in his airmini and doesn't miss it.
Would have been so useful if you could have left it switched on for a while so we could actually hear how loud it is - is it possible I do another short video demonstrating this as I’m sure there are many of us who are interested in purchasing the new mini but concerned about the noise - many thanks - not having to fill the humidifier every day is enough reason for me to purchase it
Can it be connected to battery for long haul flights?
What about using it with other type masks. I have to have one that cover the nose and mouth. Would this not work for me?
My machine’s yellow light light keeps blinking what can be the cause?
Can it be used for long time like those working in sea..what about cost of this machine in India...
So you can't do the hose on top version of the masks?
Any up date on battery kit?
Can existing heater coil hose from Air sense 10 be made compatible to use on this mini
For use on full face mask
J
Sure thing. Here is the link to the battery: cpap.com.au/products/pilot-24-lite-battery?_pos=1&_sid=1035f05aa&_ss=r The heated tube for an AS10 isn't compatible I'm afraid.
Cuanto es el precio ???
Great video. Would have liked to hear what the noise it makes sounds like. I’ve seen comments about it, some people are fans and don’t mind it, some people don’t like the noise. If I could hear it, I could decide what I think of it too. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Jason. We will do another video shortly on the AirMini and compare it to the AS10 for you. The AirMini noise can vary between masks. I was using one with the N20 mask the other day and it was pretty quiet. I found using it with the P10 mask seemed louder to me. The sound comes out of the exit ports on the HumidX housing and it's an air noise rather than something that comes from the device itself. We do have a 30 day money back guarantee on it though for people to try it out risk free.
When camping there is no electricity What if I want to use my battery that I already have?
Great question! There is a DC converter available for it so you can use your own battery. Do you have it connected to a female cigarette lighter socket? Here is the link to order the DC converter: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-airmini-dc-dc-converter?_pos=1&_sid=2103ae370&_ss=r
Is this a universal plug that will work in other countries? Has the battery come out yet?
The battery has come out for it. Search 'pilot' in the green search bar of cpap.com.au to find the pilot battery for the AirMini. As for a power adapter, you'll need to use a travel adapter for GPO's overseas.
Why are all CPAP channels run by Australians lol
Because Australia has been pioneering CPAP technology for (nearly) 20 years. In the past, other countries have used alternatives with varying degrees of success. I believe surgery to remove part of the soft palette was the preferred option in Britain, though with dubious success. The US used physical plugs / anti-snoring nasal inserts and/or mouth guards to help keep airways open (by supporting the soft palette). They were ineffective for patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. That was how things were 16-17 years ago when I got my first CPAP device. I purchased the above demonstrated ResMed AirMini around 4 years ago. It is superb.
Would like to purchase as I travel a lot. Sorry for skipping the video. Is this battery operated or USB rechargeable? Can I plug it to car port? Thanks
It comes as a compact option that runs off mains power however you can get a battery for it as an optional extra. The device is 24V and you'll need to use the pilot 24 lite battery which is also available on the product page of the AirMini: cpap.com.au/collections/travel-cpap-machines?constraint=resmed
Has the battery come out yet and can this be used on an airplane with the battery?
There are several batteries for it on Amazon. The out put has to be 24 volts. You can generally charge them with your apap power convector. I ordered the Medistron Pilot-24 when I bought my machine. The Pilot -12 is for machines that use 12 volts. I just got this and have not used it yet. Hope this helps.
@@stephencullum8255 How much is it?
@@susanmoreno7389 I bought the cpap from another vendor and paid about 600 for it. Bought the battery off of Amazon and paid about 350 for it.
Is it better than Philips’ dreamstation go?
We think so. There are also no global safety recalls around the ResMed AirMini either.
Seems quite quiet to me. How do I hook it up for oxygen?
It's definitely not as quiet as the AirSense 10 but it's great for travelling. They don't actually make an oxygen tube adapter for the AirMini as yet though.
Can it run without power for how many hrs after charged completely
You need an aftermarket battery such as the Medistrom Pilot 24 Lite. The battery can be used as a power backup for times the power goes out, but either the Medistrom Pilot 24 AC adapter or a Resmed AirSense 10 AC adapter needs to provide power to the battery, then the battery is connected to the Mini with a connector provided with the battery. If the power goes out, the battery seamlessly takes over.
The AC cord provided with the Mini can't be used in the power back-up configuration and, while it can be used to charge the battery, it takes a long time. The power cords for the AirSense 10 or the Medistrom power cords charge the battery quickly.
I've played around with how long my battery will power my Mini by itself and I can get 2 nights, but I hear higher pressures may drain the battery quicker.
The Medistrom can be carried onto and used on an airplane and can also power the unit camping, etc.
The battery can also charge a cell phone, etc. It has a little flashlight function. There are indicator lights showing the charge level when the function button is pressed. The battery must be maintained by charging it at least every 6 months. It's a pretty nice battery, but it isn't cheap.
The Mini requires a 24 V battery. Medistrom also makes a 12 V battery for other machines, so it is important to buy the right battery.
I hope this helps with your question.
Will this disrupt an airline passenger sitting next to you?
Less than snoring I'd assume
No. It won’t - unless you put the device on their lap.
Yes in a quiet A380 my partner could clearly hear the air pushing out of the ridiculous humidifier
Sir how much in United Arab Emirates dirhams with delivery or without delevery including tax awaiting your reply
I'm sorry we can only operate within Australia.
Does Medicare pay for cpap machines
Medicare doesn't however if you have private health cover like Medibank Private or HBF etc, you may be eligible for a rebate when you buy a CPAP device from an accredited Australian CPAP provider such as CPAP Direct.
Sad it don't have a battery so the cable is no need. Then you can have it in the bed and move around
There is a battery for the AirMini now. It should give you up to 12 hours of life on the AirMini but needs to be charged during the day. Here is the link: cpap.com.au/products/pilot-24-lite-battery?_pos=2&_sid=f50fc58c4&_ss=r
It doesn’t cover the mouth. Is it still effective if the wearer mouth breaths while sleeping?
You can choose the mask you use, rather than that one shown.
There's three types of face applications. Nose pillow, half mask, and a full mask. If you sleep with your mouth open its usually recommended that you get a half or full mask. If you sleep with it closed, rhe nose pillow will probably be recommended to you. Either way, consult with your doctor.
Further to your question, when I was diagnosed at the sleep clinic I had 32 events per hour. I snore and mouth breath in my sleep. Using a full face mask that went down to 5 according to my resmed machine, I've now tried a nasal pillow and according to the same machine I'm now average 1 or less per hour. Interestingly before I couldn't go to sleep breathing through my nose, but now I can. It's worth a try.
If you are a mouth breather, like me (e.g. if you often have nasal congestion from allergies, etc), then using a nasal mask will be uncomfortable and ineffective whenever your mouth opens. Imagine air pushed into your nose at 15 psi and rushing straight out through your mouth.
I use the F20 mask, which covers the mouth and nose. Some people with facial hair have trouble maintaining an adequate air seal with a full mask. One option is to just tighten the mask straps - though you might wake with some minor pressure marks on your face. Another option is to go for the nasal mask or pillow, and use a strap to (gently) help keep your mouth closed. Your CPAP supplier will have all these options available.
Also note that with the AirMini, the full mask precludes the use of the humidifier option. This is just a result of how ResMed implements the humidification for the nose mask and pillow - but only on the AirMini compatible masks. Other models or brands of CPAP might use a water reservoir in the chain of tubes between the CPAP air outlet and the face mask.
I tried this unit and i couldn't sleep due to the noise when exhaling, very disappointed , they have over engineered the unit and having the dehumidify at the base of your mask is ridiculous
plus proprietary connections locks you in to their system.
if you fix the noise you may have a good product, but at the moment NO
Another introduction to the Air Mini from someone who did not try it for a few days, nor make it work for the camera and see that it makes a lot of noise around the humidity disk area (the joint). In fact, it makes too much noise to be able to sleep. Why introduce a product when you did not try it for several days and talk about it from experience. The Air Mini machine-engine itself is rather silent, but the wind noise coming out of the disk zone is too loud for anyone. Not a fair video.
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