South West Sleep

18/07/2021

Hello,

There can be a possible issue with the CPAP device you are using if it is a Philips Device. In Australia the Therapetic Good Administration (TGA) has issued a “Product Defect Correction”.

This is the TGA website that explains the issues with a link underlined to the Philips website. Please use this link or the one below to register your device.

https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/philips-recall-action-cpap-bi-level-pap-devices-and-mechanical-ventilators

https://www.philips.com.au/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update

Please read through all of the information on the websites so you understand what you need to do.

You need to make an informed decision as to what you want to do in regards to continuing or not continuing to use the machine.

Call me if you have any other questions or believe you are having issues.

Regards

Elise

PS: Since the start of COVID-19 last year, production of machines and components have been hugely impacted resulting in a lower number of machines being available in the suppliers warehouses. Now with Philips devices currently being unavailable, stocks of all devices around the world have become an issue.
During last year we were limited as to what we could do in regards to sleep studies and implementing therapy. We kept getting referrals during the lockdown months and have pretty well caught up with those. This then created a backlog of people needing to commence therapy. This has been quite a stressful time for all and this latest issue will again cause issues.
We are doing our best to work our way through these challenging times and appreciate your understanding and patience. Elise

Find out about proactive efforts to address identified issues with a component in certain products of our Sleep & Respiratory Care portfolio.

02/04/2020

At this point we are still open 10am - 3pm and I am happy to continue to help people where I can and if needed.

DO NOT COME INTO MY OFFICE, EVEN IF YOU JUST SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED OR HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS.

This is a HIGH RISK job, so PLEASE do not put my health (which is already compromised) at greater risk.

There is STRICTLY only one person allowed in may office at any time other than myself. Please knock or phone to get my attention as I have had to lock the front door as people were not adhering to the social distancing rules.

I can power on your CPAP device to check settings and do downloads but not so that it expels air into the environment.

If you do have any questions, please call me on 55611869. The internet/phone lines are struggling to cope with the current demand, so if you cant get through, please keep trying and if able to leave a message do not forget to leave your name and contact number as I cannot return anonymous messages.

Stay safe.

Elise

03/02/2019

I will be moving into the premises just next door over the next few weeks, so lots of mess in the office at the moment, sorry.
Also trying to organise moving my youngest (16 yrs) to move to Geelong for his gymnastics and school. Please call before popping in as I may not be here. Bad time if year trying to find a flat with all the uni students looking also.

22/09/2018

DreamStation Go has arrived.

22/09/2018

MINDFOOD MAGAZINE ARTICLE FROM LAST YEAR

Research reveals connection between sleep and
Alzheimer’s
By Nikki Addison | SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Researchers have discovered a link between sleep disruption and Alzheimer's disease.
Worldwide, there are over 46.8 million people suffering from dementia in 2017, of which the leading kind is Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to rise to 131.5 million by 2050, reports Alzheimer’s.net. A debilitating disease that destroys memory and slows brain function, Alzheimer’s is one of the most common causes of death in people over 65.

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Stanford University, and Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands has found a connection between disruptive sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The study revealed that a singular night of poor sleep in middle-aged adults increased the brain protein amyloid beta, which is linked to Alzheimer’s. The study also discovered that a week of restless sleep enhances tau, another brain protein that is associated with brain damage in Alzheimer’s.

While previous studies have shown how disruptive sleep enhances the risk of cognitive problems, it was never clear how it actually damages the brain – until now. The researchers studied 17 adults for two weeks, all aged 35-65 and generally healthy without cognitive or sleep issues. Each adult wore an activity monitor to measure the amount of sleep they got each night. Using data from the monitors, researchers compared the levels of amyloid beta and tau in each participant after poor and restful nights.

Across the spectrum, researchers discovered there was a 10% increase in levels of amyloid beta after one night of disruptive sleep. “We showed that poor sleep is associated with higher levels of two Alzheimer’s-associated proteins,” says David M. Holtzman, head of Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology and the study’s senior author. “We think that perhaps chronic poor sleep during middle age may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s later in life.”

Despite the study results, however, Associate Professor of Neurology Yo-El S Ju says it is unlikely that a single night of poor sleep will greatly enhance the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, because amyloid beta levels will generally lower after a good night’s sleep. “The main concern is people who have chronic sleep problems,” she explains. “That may lead to chronically elevated amyloid levels, which animal studies have shown lead to increased risk of amyloid plaques and Alzheimer’s.”

Unfortunately, sleeping well and consistently does not guarantee you will lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, Ju cautions. “We can’t say whether improving sleep will reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. All we can really say is that bad sleep increases levels of some proteins that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.”

31/08/2018

If you need a spare part, always best to ring and check if I have it in stock first which will save you some angst if you are driving a distance just to get.
Also a good idea to bring the item with you or a photo, especially for masks.

20/08/2018

****ResMed humidifier H5i that goes with the S9 model

Notification from ResMed that these are no longer for sale and spare parts or repairs will become limited.
These have been a very reliable device and sad to see the change happening. Don't rush out to replace what you have, keep on using until you have an issue.

03/08/2018

RESMED AIRFIT F10 FULL FACE MASK - FYI

Please be advised that the AirFit™ F10 full face mask system is now available only while stocks last (AWSL), except for the below product codes which are obsolete effective immediately.
Obsolete
• 63126 - AirFit F10: MED
• 63158 - AirFit F10 for Her: SML
AWSL
• 63125 - AirFit F10: SML
• 63127 - AirFit F10: LGE
• 63157 - AirFit F10 for Her: XS
• 63159 - AirFit F10 for Her: MED
Once the ResMed Australian Distribution Centre (ADC) has exhausted all remaining stock, the AirFit F10 will be removed from the price list. Spare parts will continue to be made available until 30 September 2020.

16/06/2018

PHILIPS RESPIRONICS DREAMSTATION GO
(travel device) - coming soon!

29/03/2018

Woo-hoo, back online.
I will be in the office at various times over the Easter Break. Please call 55611869 and leave a message if you need anything I can help with. Elise.

28/03/2018

My internet company is currently experiencing some connectivity issues. I therefore have no internet access or telephone, so can't help anyone at the moment. Calls are being diverted to my mobile.
28.3.18 @ 1030.

28/11/2017

FYI: Buy a Philips Dream station device and a Philips mask and also receive a Philips Air Fryer. Offer available til Dec 31, 2017.