Spring 2018 Newsletter

PLANNING TO TRAVEL WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE?

If you plan on travelling with your medical equipment, here are some tips to keep in mind:

For the CPAP Client:

  1. Carrying a valid medical prescription with our medical device when travelling will assist with airport security and if there is a need for parts or assistance while away. Some international vendors may honour your prescription.
  2. Take your CPAP unit as "carry on" baggage when travelling by air plane. Placing your CPAP unit in your checked-in luggage increases the risk of having your unit lost, damaged or even stolen.
  3. If distilled or sterile water is not available and is required as part of therapy, clean water may be boiled and left to cool prior to use. Make sure any equipment used for purposes of boiling and transferring are all clean.
  4. Consider travelling with CPAP disposable wipes to assist with keeping your mask clean.
  5. Take a second mask and/or extra accessories and parts if travelling for longer periods of time.
  6. Plan ahead! Be aware of the differences in the electricity in the country of travel. Most CPAP units will automatically adapt to the difference in voltage. All that is required is the proper adaptor plug that goes into the electric socket.
  7. Have fun and relax, we are just an email away!

For the Oxygen Client:

  1. Carrying a valid medical prescription with your medical device when travelling will assist with airport security and if oxygen is required during your travel as some international vendors will honour your prescription if arrangements have not been previously made.
  2. Travel with enough soft goods (i.e. nose pieces, connectors, extension tubing, etc) for the duration of the trip.
  3. For portable oxygen concentrators, be aware of the differences in electricity in the country of travel. Most concentrators will adapt to the difference in voltage automatically and all that is required is the proper adaptor plug that goes into the electric socket.
  4. The earlier the travel plans are known, the better we can prepare together. Whether you plan on travelling by air, bus, train or car, we are here to help.

Did you know that?

Most airlines will not permit oxygen cylinders and will require you use their own oxygen system or a portable oxygen concentrator inflight. Via Rail and Greyhound have restrictions in regards to the use of portable oxygen cylinders.

What's New?

We have moved and are not located at 233 Horton St. E. We are on the south side of Horton between Wellington St. and Clarence St., not too far from the Goodwill and right behind the new Provincial Glass building.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

  1. What should you take with you when you are travelling with medical equipment? (Hint: It's provided by your physician)
  2. How can you get a hold of us while on vacation? (Hint: We are a click away!)
  3. What's our new address? (Hint: The Goodwill is our neighbour)