A Crafty way to avoid Rainout

Good morning one and all!

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Well, we at CPAPtalk want to extend big thanks to all of you who are contributing to this community and embracing the CPAP Wiki. The new articles popping up each week make great reads! It's great to work along side you all. Special thanks to Violet, Velbor and the author of this week's feature BearCat42. Your articles and edits are packed with insight and information, and what's more they're written with a lot of love for the CPAPtalk community.

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Velbor each time I turn around your articles get better and grow and grow! And Bearcat, it sure was hard to pick from the many articles you've added. Your article on Durable Medical Equipment (wiki/index.php/Durable_Medical_Equipment) is not to be missed!

This week's article was chosen for the front page of the CPAP Wiki (wiki/index.php/Main_Page) because it's short, sweet and powerful. Rainout is explained, the dangers of Rainout are there as well as an easy, CHEAP way to sort out Rainout.

Thank you all for your commitment to the cause of helping others with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.


Heeeeeeeeeres BearCat42:
wiki/index.php/Hose_Hangers

Hi to all my fellow CPAPers -

I actually know of a craftier way to avoid rainout - and you don't have to buy anything. I personally don't like when my bedroom looks too dramatic - like a scene out of Gray's Anatomy with hospital-like equipment around, above, under the bed. I think my nasal mask is freaky looking enough to husband & kids...

A common mistake is to place the CPAP machine on level with your bed for example on the nightstand. While being convenient for powering on/off or adjusting humidity settings or using 'the ramp' button (gradual pressure build-up) right before going to sleep, it puts the tube in a position that's more likely to cause rainout.

I keep my machine on a shoebox which is positioned on the floor right near the head of the bed. The tube automatically has the incline needed to avoid accumalation. When I'm done with the machine, I bend down, power it off, undo the mask and drape the whole tube-mask contraption over the headboard (the tube in that position is also helpful for drainage).

ENJOY! SLEEP WELL!

Thanks Sleepy,

We always like a Cheap and easy fix. One-upping when it comes to finding a better $deal$ is my favorite kind of competition.
Please add this method to the Article on the Wiki so it can forever help CPAP users!

Best wishes,

Katherine

Hi Katherine,

No offense meant. Wasn't being competitive. My apologies if I came across that way, I was simply really eager to share an easy idea that I had gotten from the therapist who made a home visit to show me how to use the equipment...

I have no clue as to how one posts something on Wiki...?

Best Wishes,
Sleepy

Sleepy,

The purpose of the Wiki is to build on knowledge. It's not competitive, it helps everyone. No offense was taken, but I suppose I wasn't effective in communicating how very much I would like to see your idea on the CPAP wiki as another options for CPAP users dealing with Rainout.

Many people have begun contributing to the CPAP Wiki. I think your idea is a good one, and has a place on the Rainout page. Remember no one owns the wiki or the articles, they are all a collaborative effort!

Best wishes,
Katherine