how does TSA screen your bi-pap machien for explosives

springman946 wrote:hello I am flying on a airplane in the next 6 days and I was just wondering every time I go through security at the airport they always ask to see my bipap machine to check it for explosives how do they check it besides putting it through a screening device i'm always afraid they are going to drop it by the way my bi-pap is my carry on

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springman946 wrote:hello I am flying on a airplane in the next 6 days and I was just wondering every time I go through security at the airport they always ask to see my bipap machine to check it for explosives how do they check it besides putting it through a screening device i'm always afraid they are going to drop it by the way my bi-pap is my carry on

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if you take it out of the bag they will not touch it. I was told by TSA member who had noticed that I was carrying my cpap to take it out so that they don’t check it because it is an electronic device



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I flew twice this summer, and it depends a lot on the airport you’re in. Also, some of the rules for small electronics have changed, although not every airport is following the new rules yet.

At Newark Airport, I remind them that there’s a CPAP machine in my carry-on (it has a medical equipment tag as well as “CPAP” on a piece of masking tape on top), and they wave me right through, my bag comes out of the x-ray, and I’m on my way.

At Bangor, in Maine, I had to take out my CPAP, iPad, and Kindle, and put them together in a bin. They swabbed them all, presumably for explosives. I wasn’t expecting this; I would certainly have put my CPAP in a plastic bag first before putting it in the bin. These are the new rules. I think they’re extra careful at Bangor - always have been - because they get a lot of international and military flights.

Keep in mind that whatever they do, they’re not taking your CPAP away (they all know what it is and recognize the machines), and relax, let them do their jobs, say Please, Thank you, and Good Morning, and smile at them. Have a good rip!

The last time I flew (San Jose to San Diego, CA), my CPAP bag went through the regular x-ray machine, then they told me it needed further screening. I followed them over to another machine, where they had me open the bag. They carefully (without touching the machine, hose, or mask) wiped the handle and the inside of the case with what looked like a cotton pad. Next they inserted the pad into their device to check for explosive residue, it came back negative, and my CPAP and I were free to go on our way.

springman946 wrote:hello I am flying on a airplane in the next 6 days and I was just wondering every time I go through security at the airport they always ask to see my bipap machine to check it for explosives how do they check it besides putting it through a screening device i'm always afraid they are going to drop it by the way my bi-pap is my carry on

Are you trying to circumvent the security process and procedures? Since they never pick it up how could they drop it?

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springman946 wrote:hello I am flying on a airplane in the next 6 days and I was just wondering every time I go through security at the airport they always ask to see my bipap machine to check it for explosives how do they check it besides putting it through a screening device i'm always afraid they are going to drop it by the way my bi-pap is my carry on

Are you trying to circumvent the security process and procedures? Since they never pick it up how could they drop it?

First off this is a very odd question from the OP. And with recent world events makes this type of question stand out esp. when the OP was asked follow-up questions but failed to respond and the fact that he would have been right there during his previous screenings so should have seen exactly what and how this process goes.

And like they always say "If you see something - say something".

I think this guy deserves a 2nd look.

A very ODD question IMO.

And you have delusions of .... being a cop?

We've had lots of similar questions here for years... we all have machines and lots of us travel. Take your paranoia somewhere else.

Julie wrote:and lots of us travel.

YOU don't travel and if you do just answer the question (IF you can).

How the HELL do you know what I do or not!

Julie wrote:How the HELL do you know what I do or not!

I've seen your posts here. You can't answer the OPs question so you start trouble.

Post a link to a story about your last time you flew somewhere, anywhere.
The last time you started trouble is just above this statement.
YOU would like people to think you know more than you do.

"Post a link to a story about your last time you flew somewhere, anywhere.
The last time you started trouble is just above this statement.
YOU would like people to think you know more than you do."

You are being a dick

RiverDave wrote:"Post a link to a story about your last time you flew somewhere, anywhere.
The last time you started trouble is just above this statement.
YOU would like people to think you know more than you do."

You are being a dick

you and Julie represent why the world is the way it is today.

Apparently you can't answer the OP either.

Guest wrote:

RiverDave wrote:"Post a link to a story about your last time you flew somewhere, anywhere.
The last time you started trouble is just above this statement.
YOU would like people to think you know more than you do."

You are being a dick

you and Julie represent why the world is the way it is today.

Apparently you can't answer the OP either.

Wasn't replying to the OP. Replying to your responses. From what I know, if TSA wants to examine your machine further, they will remove it from the stream of other carry-ons and swab or "sniff" it for explosives residues (which requires them to pick it up and move it, leading to a chance of dropping it). That answers the OP. As for your opinion about my making the world it is today - "I'm rubber, you're glue......."

SlowDave wrote:Wasn't replying to the OP

exactly my point congrats for finally getting it, <sigh> finally.

RiverDave wrote:"I'm rubber, you're glue......."

RiverDave wrote:You are a dick

Guest wrote:

SlowDave wrote:Wasn't replying to the OP

exactly my point congrats for finally getting it, <sigh> finally.

RiverDave wrote:"I'm rubber, you're glue......."

RiverDave wrote:You are a dick

Gotta love selective editing. Go take a nap - you've got kids to chase off your lawn tomorrow.

Goodnight, buddy