CPAP Machines

Apparently travelling with certain CPAP machines is not as difficult as you may think. AEIOMed has a CPAP machine that is small and lightweight. The CPAP’s dimensions are 5″ x 6″ x 5″ with a weight of 2.1 pounds without the humidifier. In addition, the AEIOMed travel bag is 12″ long by 7″ wide by 10″ high and is designed to hold the entire Everest integrated CPAP system including hose, manuals, power supply, battery and humidifier. Not only is the CPAP machine small and light weight it is travel friendly. The Everest has been approved for use by United and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Check with your airline for their regulations. The battery has less than eight grams of Equivalent Lithium Content (ELC) which conforms to the FAA requirement in document 49CFR Part 171.8. The CPAP is a medical device and as such it has never been advisable to check it as luggage (it may be damaged or lost), and it is important to your health to use the CPAP every night, even if you will be away from home for even just one night. Plus you don’t have to worry about checking it as baggage. The American Sleep Apnea Association indicates the rule by the Department of Transportation that limits carry-on luggage to one piece plus a personal bag such as a purse or briefcase does not apply to medical supplies and/or assistive devices. You can see what they are referring to at http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20011029.htm Not only can this CPAP machine fly domestically in the U.S.A. AEIOMed’s Everest CPAP machine can be taken overseas. CPAP machine’s power supply will automatically convert local power sources rated between 100-240 volts to standard operating power. However in addition a plug adapter is needed which transforms the standard U.S. 2-prong power plug into the appropriate foreign power plug. They also indicate a separate power transformer is not required and should not be used. If you are travelling in the mountains the Everest CPAP machine automatically adjusts to any elevation up to 9,000 feet. If you decide to climb the Matterhorn you will only make it about 2/3 of the way to the top.