Originally Posted by rainbow quilter
Does anyone have a C-PAP machine?
Last night was my first night on one and it was challenging to say the least. I didn't have any trouble at the sleep lab, but at home, the hose rubbed against the board at the side of the bed and made a zipping sound and I managed to knock the whole unit off of the night stand at about 2 in the morning. I gave up after that and will give it another go tonight.
Any advice from anyone who has worked this all out would be appreciated :)
I have been on a C-PAP machine since July. I ended up getting a night stand that has a low shelf on it and keep the machine there. They make a "sleeve" that goes on the tube to keep down condensation in the winter, but it helps all year with the zipping noise when it rubs against the bed. The sleeve is really just a thin fleece tube that attaches at each end with velcro. Wouldn't be hard to make. You could even just tie it at each end instead of velcro.
Don't hesitate also to call the company that is providing your C_PAP equipment - they want you to be able to use the machine, so they may have other suggestions for you. Mine has been very helpful.