What do these all have in common? They are implements that can be used to improvise missing parts for a CPAP machine. I packed everything I needed for the trip to the small town - except for my CPAP mask, head gear, and hose. The first night I didn't sleep as well - something about snoring. For the 4th and 5th, my brother-in-law had a spare dishwasher drain hose, which coincidently was 3/4 in inside diameter - the perfect size to hook up to a CPAP machine. I had a spare CPAP mask in my first aid soft pack - useful for body-substance-isolation in providing the mouth-to-mouth portion of rescue breathing in CPR. I also had duct tape in my pack, so I was able to make head gear to hold the mask in place.
As the dishwasher hose is somewhat stiff, I returned it on our way out of town. While shopping for snacks, I saw a three foot long green apple gummi snake, which I couldn't resist. While devouring the snake, I realized that the wrapper was the right size for a CPAP hose. More duct tape to hold everything in place, and another good night's sleep was the result.
Tonight, it's home with all the "correct" parts.
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Half MacGuyver, Half Darth Vader!
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