My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by ChicagoGranny » Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:41 pm

Cpapian wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:35 pm
I found a really near video on how to take the machine apart to clean out the insides. Looks pretty easy. If you feel this is something you want to do, let me know and I will hu t it up for you.
Good grief. :(

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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:00 pm

Right!
Even HOSPITALS don't do that!
DUMB, to infinity!

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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by palerider » Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:23 pm

Cpapian wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:35 pm
I found a really near video on how to take the machine apart to clean out the insides. Looks pretty easy. If you feel this is something you want to do, let me know and I will hu t it up for you.
Best for the OP to just ignore comments like this.

There is no need to do anything to the machine beyond what is recommended in the provider manual, which is "wipe down the outside, change the filter (and optionally the humidifier tank, though I'd just give it a good wash with hot water and soap).

Stupid alarmist comments serve no-one.

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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:29 pm

palerider wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:23 pm
Cpapian wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:35 pm
I found a really near video on how to take the machine apart to clean out the insides. Looks pretty easy. If you feel this is something you want to do, let me know and I will hu t it up for you.
Best for the OP to just ignore comments like this.

There is no need to do anything to the machine beyond what is recommended in the provider manual, which is "wipe down the outside, change the filter (and optionally the humidifier tank, though I'd just give it a good wash with hot water and soap).

Stupid alarmist comments serve no-one.
Consider the source.
It must be boring to live under a bridge.

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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by arhdc » Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:48 pm

Pathogens, bacteria and viruses, are not going to live long on any dry surface. If the machine has not been used in a week or more then you are good to go.
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Re: My deceased father's CPAP - safe?

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:37 pm

If the mask retains his scent, she might want to keep it nearby if it gives her comfort.

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