How do I Use CPAP on Foreign Electrical Currents?

If you're on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, traveling with your machine can pose some challenges. If you're visiting a country that does not use the same standard voltage and outlet configuration you have at home, you'll need to obtain the right adapter so you can plug in your CPAP machine without damaging it. It takes a little planning, but it's really not difficult to insure a good night's sleep no matter where in the world you're heading.

Things You'll Need

• CPAP machine
• World power reference or travel guide
• Travel plug adapter kit

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Instructions

• 1

  Check with a travel guide for the country you're planning on visiting to see what standard voltages and plug configurations are used there.

• 2

  Purchase the correct plug adapters for the countries to which you're traveling.

• 3

  If necessary, switch the CPAP machine from 120 volt input to 240 volt input. Some machines adjust this automatically; some require that you flip a small switch on the back of the machine.

• 4

  Plug the CPAP machine into the plug adapter.

• 5

  Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

• 6

  Turn on the CPAP machine.