Furlough in United States

[Ciarasmom]

Hello all

Wondering since FDA is closed today if we can order infant cpap masks online for delivery to United States? My daughters sleep team has suggested we use nasal cannula 02 @ 2lpm since there is no FDA approved mask.... So i was thinking since fda offices automatedessage says they are closed today due to furlough we can get a pass??????? Thoughts?? Perhaps I'm crazy thinking this.

[chunkyfrog]

You will need a prescription for a mask; FDA offices are closed every weekend and holidays, but the law is still enforced.
Did you find a mask to fit her?

[Sir NoddinOff]

I'd have to agree with CF... just cuz the offices are closed doesn't mean the law is suspended. The CPAP outlets and medical discounters on the internet will no doubt still ask for prescriptions. However, there are mask kits and some limited equipment available on Ebay (not to mention Craigslist) without a prescription and the prices are generally very competitive. A cannula might be hard to find tho.