When carrying a BiPAP machine, it may seem to be a bit frightening initially. It is a device you have to be able to use every night unlike any other medical equipment and when you leave your home you can start worrying about how to carry it to a hotel, to an airplane or even in the automobile. Yet it is easy to travel with your BiPAP and make it seem like a stress free journey with some basic travel advice and planning.

 

Preparing Your BiPAP for Travel

You should also ensure that your BiPAP machine is packed before your travel. Ensure that all the components are clean and working. Check your tubing, mask, and humidifier chamber, in case you have one. Most passengers will find it convenient to carry all the things in one bag to avoid losing anything. Additional filters or an extra mask may also come in handy during the long trip, in case you want to take it. Such small precautions can give a lot of trouble in the future.

 

Power is one element that people do not pay much attention to. Also, ensure that you carry the right adapters to the country you are visiting. Not all hotels will have outlets close to the bed and, therefore, it can be quite convenient to carry an extension cord or a power strip. In case you are going by airplanes, visit the airline regulations on medical equipment. A majority of airlines do not consider BiPAP machines as hand baggage, although it is better to inform the airline in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises at the airport.

 

Packing and Transport

The most important thing in the maintenance of your BiPAP machine is to pack it. The best would be a padded travel case, which guards against bumps and jostling of luggage. When you are taking it on the airplane, you should ensure that it is accessible. You will be tempted to take it out of your bag in security check, like a laptop. You can also label your device as a medical device and that will also make the process smoother.

 

Being light on the road with packing all the essential parts can be a challenge. Pay attention to such basic things as the mask, tubing, power cord, and your machine. Such accessories as additional filters or cleaning materials can even be placed in a smaller bag because they do not need to arrange you.

 

Using Your BiPAP Away from Home

The second thing to do is to install your BiPAP machine once you have reached your destination. Locate a level and steady place close to a power outlet. Ensure that the machine does not have any pressure against any walls and any furniture to allow free flow of air. Other hotels use hard pillows or mattresses, which may need slight alterations in order to allow the mask to fit into it. Providing that you use a humidifier, you might wish to stuff it with distilled water because tap water in certain locations might be having minerals that may influence the device.

 

It may take time to get accustomed to a new sleeping environment. Your BiPAP might not feel comfortable on a bed of the hotel or riding with a partner. Minor adaptations to the mask straps or tubing placement may help a lot with the comfort and eliminate leaks. Pillow setups or position tricks are also commonly used by many frequent travellers in order to ensure that the mask does not slide during the night.

 

Maintaining Your BiPAP on the Road

It is not difficult to clean your BiPAP machine in the process of traveling. Rinsing the mask daily and wiping the machine quickly will help to maintain their hygiene. On extended journeys, it is advisable to carry out a more intensive clean every time there is access to distilled water. It is easier to have a small bag with cleaning supplies of travel size.

 

The use of BiPAP machine is best done with consistency. Even on the way to the place, you should continue doing your night routine in order to receive the maximum of the therapy. Night skipping may cause fatigue and lower the efficiency of your treatment. Carrying your BiPAP should not mean that you have to skip the therapy you should have, it is an aid to having you relax anywhere you are.

 

Travel with Confidence

Finally, a BiPAP machine only requires planning and organization to be able to travel with it. You can carry your device anywhere and comfortably with the proper packing, setup, and care. After adopting the schedule, it will become as natural as the second skin and you will be able to enjoy your travels without losing sleep. Proper preparation will make your therapy always the same, and you will be able to wake up fresh, energetic and ready to pursue your journey.