Apnea Management Services

If you have been prescribed a PAP device for the treatment of sleep apnea it is important to understand this therapy is only successful if you use it properly. PAP can be a lifesaving treatment, but it also helps you feel better and reduces a number of potential health risks. Although easy to use there are a number of points to understand if this treatment is to have long-term positive effects. Apnea Management Services has developed an 8 Step Support Program that will assist you in using PAP therapy successfully. From the very beginning this program will step you through the treatment protocol with device-specific education and routine follow-ups. Data will be collected on a regular basis from your PAP device so that we can monitor how well the therapy is working for you. This information will be entered into our custom database program to further analyze your treatment and make adjustments as needed. The goal at Apnea Management Services (AMS) is to help you improve your quality of life with a structured program that is tailored to your personal needs. As an AMS patient participating in this 8 Step Support Program, you will also be able to monitor the success of your treatment directly from the secure AMS website. Providing direct access to your treatment details will allow you to see your maintenance schedule, accessory replacement details and scheduled follow-up visits. Here is how the program works: Step 1: Initial visit to fill your prescription requirements and receive personal instruction and education about PAP and the procedures for setting up and maintaining your equipment. You will also be given an Accessory Replacement Schedule which details the maintenance and replacement procedures to follow for successful use of PAP. Step 2: One week later the first scheduled follow-up visit to track progress from the initial night of use. Information will be downloaded from your PAP device and a report will be generated and sent to your referring physician. This visit will also allow us to resolve any issues you may be having with your mask or accessories. Step 3: One month later the second scheduled follow-up visit to discuss any on going issues. We will download information from your PAP device again and generate another progress report for your referring physician. Step 4: Three months later the third scheduled visit will specifically deal with any issues you have experienced during the first 3 months of PAP use. During this visit, we will replace your mask and download your machine to generate a progress report for your referring physician. Step 5: Six months later the fourth scheduled visit will address how well you are feeling after extended use of PAP. Your mask, headgear and small-partial filter will be replaced during this visit. We will also download your machine and generate a progress report for your referring physician. Step 6: Nine months later, you will have an optional visit scheduled depending on how you feel your treatment with PAP is working for you. Step 7: One Year later during your final scheduled visit we will review all aspects of your treatment program and make any necessary adjustments. We will download your PAP machine once again and generate a report for your physician. After receiving this report your physician may want to schedule an appointment to review your condition. Step 8: On-going monitoring by AMS is recommended to ensure that PAP therapy is continuing to provide adequate control of your sleep apnea. Proper maintenance of your equipment and routine replacement of accessories is critical to ensure the treatment continues to be effective. We will routinely update your PAP compliance and keep you informed about your progress and the maintenance of your PAP equipment.

The regular use of your PAP device is critical for long-term health benefits. Rest assured that Apnea Management Services will assist you along the way.