The Green One » Medical http://www.thegreenone.com Green Issues Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:57:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Keep CPAP Machines Clean http://www.thegreenone.com/keep-cpap-machines-clean/ http://www.thegreenone.com/keep-cpap-machines-clean/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 05:00:00 +0000 Ryan http://www.thegreenone.com/2011/05/16/keep-cpap-machines-clean/
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    • ]]>     If health is everything, than the proper maintenance of medical equipment is vital to your health. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you probably have a CPAP machine and supplies in your home. If you are using this machine every night (and if you’re not, you should be), then you need to follow a regular cleaning schedule.

    CPAP machines will come with a users manual that includes instructions for cleaning the machine. It will tell you what solutions to use on different elements (usually just warm, soapy water) and how to clean each part. You should always disconnect the machine from any electrical source and clean each part according to its specific instructions. The mask, tubing, connectors, and humidifier are key elements, but you may also need to clean special headgear and filters. You should also clean the outside of the machine itself, to prevent a buildup of dust or grim.

    If you remember that you are literally breathing through this machine every night of your life, you will realize the importance of keeping it clean. If you allow anything to start growing in the machine or equipment, that will be going directly to your lungs. In addition to your health, think about your pocketbook. Anecdotal evidence suggests that regular, thorough cleaning of machines and parts prolongs the life of the equipment. This means that you can go longer without having to invest in replacements.

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    • ]]>     Federal health officials restated their belief in the safety of childhood vaccines Thursday, reacting to questions raised by a government settlement with the family of a 9-year-old Georgia girl, who developed neurological problems shortly after receiving childhood shots.

    The government agreed to pay the family from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in November. The issue has rekindled the autism and vaccine debate — on the Internet and in the media — in the past few days. The Associated Press obtained documents about the case from the Department of Health and Human Services, where the vaccine-compensation program is located. The amount of the settlement hasn’t been set yet.  Read more

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