Your clinician has recently given you an Apnealink Air device to get tested for
sleep apnea in the comfort of your own bedroom.
Don't worry it's simple and easy to use
ResMed Apnealink Air is a device which helps to detect sleep apnea in one quick
and simple overnight study. This short video will help to familiarize you with ResMed
ApneaLink Air and make sure you use it correctly and efficiently at any time in
the setup you can also refer to the patient instructions provided by your
clinician to get further details. When you open the pack you find several
components the apnea link air recorder, the belt, its efforts sensor, the nasal
cannula and the pulse oximeter
We'll explain each of these parts as we assemble the system. The Apnealink Air
recorder and effort sensor will most likely already be attached to the velcro belt supplied
now. Before you go to bed for a normal night sleep you need to assemble and
attached the components take the nasal cannula which measures air flow with the
two prongs facing downwards like this
loop the tubing over each ear and tighten the toggle under the chin make
it snug but not so tight that it's uncomfortable
insert the end of the nasal cannula into the recorder turning it clockwise your
healthcare provider may have already done this for you
the one remaining task is to attach the pulse oximeter device
place the index finger of either hand in the sensor or if you're using a
disposable sensor on the adhesive and wrap it around your finger as shown here
secure the line using the tapes supplied
now you can attach the oximeter to the belt alongside the ApneaLink Air recorder
if you're an active sleeper
you can also tape the nasal cannula tube to your cheeks
the system is now fully assembled and ready to start recording start the Apnea linkAir
pressing the on/off button for two seconds
the central green light will illuminate it will dim automatically after 10
minutes after a few seconds the small lights on the sides will illuminate if
any light blinks red check that the accessory corresponding to the light is
properly placed and connected once corrected it will switch to green after
a few seconds when all lights are green
you can go to sleep as you would normally do
the apnea link air will monitor your sleep during the night
documenting your breathing patterns and possible respiratory events when you
wake in the morning
turn the recorder off by pressing the button for three seconds
the light will turn off if the test complete light goes green
you have successfully completed your overnight study and can now return the
device to your healthcare provider if the test complete light is red
contact your healthcare provider as the test may not have been successful
press the on/off button another time until the test complete light turns off
and return the apnea lincare system to your clinician for the analysis the
apnea lincare has now recorded a wealth of data about your sleep patterns
this data is downloaded and analyzed on your clinicians computer your clinician
will be able to assess whether or not you are suffering from sleep disordered
breathing but rest assured there are simple therapies that can be offered to
treat these conditions and relieve you of the debilitating symptoms your
clinician will happily tell you more on your options