Cushion Note
For easier maintenance and cleaning, the Amara cushion is permanently attached to an acrylic shell and the two cannot be separated.
Sizing recommendations if you are changing from a ResMed Mirage Quattro™ Full Face Mask
If you are currently using a Mirage Quattro™ Full Face Mask and are trying the Amara, we recommend the following sizing recommendations:
- Amara Petite (Reduced Size Headgear & Frame) = Quattro™ X-Small
- Amara Small - (Reduced Size Headgear & Frame) = Quattro™ Small fitting a bit too large
- Amara Small = Quattro™ Small fitting well
- Amara Medium = Quattro™ Medium
- Amara Large = Quattro™ Large
Where do I find the size?
To find the size of the mask frame, hold the cushion of the mask, so that is is facing the user. On the right side of the frame, the word "Amara" is printed. Under the headgear clip area, the letters "RS" will be printed if it is the reduced size frame. No letters will be printed under the clips if it is a standard size. Also, the supplier part number is located on the front of the mask frame to help determine the size of the mask frame. Turning the mask, so that the swivel is facing the user, locate the bottom right of the mask frame where the curve touches the cheek. The larger number written along the curve is the supplier part number, which corresponds to a specific size.
The Amara Full Face CPAP Mask cushion is replaceable and has an identifiable size located on the front of the cushion. To find the size of the full face cushion, hold the cushion so that the flap is facing away from the user. A large opening is found in the middle of the mask, connecting the cushion to the mask frame. The black letter located just below the opening will indicate the size of the full face cushion.
System One Resistance Control Tips
If using a Respironics System One machine, a system one resistance control number from Respironics can be set to allow the machine to compensate for different mask types. The resistance control number for the Amara Full Face CPAP Mask is X1. Please Note: System One Resistance Control is for System One Machines only.
Where do I find the size of the Amara headgear?
Hold the cushion of the mask toward the user with the headgear and mask assembled for regular use. Locate the right side of the headgear from this position. The letters "RS" are printed under the Velcro tab on the bottom headgear's strap if the headgear is the reduced size. No letters will be printed on any of the tabs if it is the standard size.
Fitting Tips
Headgear & Forehead Support: the Amara is intended to be worn loosely. Adjust the headgear straps to allow two fingers of space between the strap and the face. With the machine turned on, pull the mask away from the face momentarily and re-seat on the face. Make any forehead pad adjustments to set the angle of the mask to fit the face. Lastly, make strap adjustments needed to eliminate leaks.
Cushion Position: when fitting the Amara, to achieve the ideal cushion seal, place the uppermost peak of the cushion on the nose at the level of a line running just below the eyes. This is a bit lower of a seal point on the nose than some other full face masks. If a seal is not obtained with this positioning, a smaller size cushion or frame size. All Amara cushion sizes fit both the standard and the RS (reduced size) frame.
High Pressures: if the Amara user experiences leaks at high pressures, this might be due to the mask being slightly too big. It is suggested to try a smaller cushion and/or the reduced size frame.
The middle of 2013 Philips Respironics began the process of discontinuing the regular size frame. All mask sizes will be packaged with the RS or reduced size frames. While supplies last, the original frame masks will still be available.
Forehead Pad
The Amara uses the same forehead pad as the Comfort Series masks. You can view a 4 pack here: Forehead Pad for Comfort Series Masks (4 Pack)
In House Testing Comments
The Amara felt noticeably light on the face of our tester, and the smaller forehead support arm was appealing while making watching TV more comfortable. Cleaning was quick and easy with the one-snap cushion. He did find some adjustments to headgear were needed to address slight leaks around the eyes and at the chin. For our in house tester, he found placing the mask lower on the chin helped to reduce these leaks.
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