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Re: CPAP In Hospital

Posted by AlA on January 08, 2004 at 04:58:01:

In Reply to: CPAP In Hospital posted by sleepless coot on January 07, 2004 at 19:43:45:

CPAP use in a hospital can be a problem. I suggest that you consider having a your doctor provide you with a "Letter of Medical Necessity". If you have a planned procedure you should visit in advance with your machine and letter. Sometimes they require that their people check it out to ceritfy it for electrical safety. This will assure that you can use the equipment when the time comes.

The letter should be stored with your machine and a loved one aware that it exist in case of a medical emergency. If you are traveling and are unconcious from an accident, or other health emergency the letter should get you special attention. If they do not hook you up on the CPAP they will at least know you have OSA, and will have to monitor your oxygen levels.

A suggested format:


LETTER OF MEDICAL NECESSITY


To Whom It May Concern:

_______________________________ has been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This disorder is being treated with a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device that uses air pressure as a splint to keep the airway open. The patient has been directed to use the device at all times when sleeping.

It is considered a medical necessity that the patient is allowed to use the (PAP), or an equivalent device, when sleeping or unconscious. The only reasonable exception would be if the device would interfere with critical care. Failure to use the (PAP) at the prescribed pressure could result in an abnormally low blood oxygen level and attendant health risk. The patient should be able to provide a copy of the pressure prescription with this letter.

Questions regarding this treatment should be directed to the undersigned.


Sincerely,

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