going to Europe

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LittleLuckyDuck

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Hello,

I'm travelling to the Netherlands next month, and I was wondering if anyone could help answer some questions I have. I know that the voltage or something else to do with electricity is different in Europe. Do I need to get a different nebulizer to use there for my breathing treatments, or can I just get some sort of converter that I plug into the wall and then into my nebulizer? When I went to Spain several years ago I rented a different nebulizer, but I wasn't sure if that was necessary. Thanks for any help you can give!

Becky
21 w/cf
 
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Marjolein

New member
I think a converter would be ok. But i'd still check with the company you get your nebulizer from. Maybe they would know exactly what you would need. The be certain. I know a friend of mine went to the US with a television show for a few days to see Celine Dion and she thought she was ok with her nebulizer but ended up in hospital a few times just to do her nebs<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
I would ask the company, maybe your cf nurse at the hospital or maybe even some sort of shop specialized in travel supplies?

What are you going to do in the Netherlands? Where are you going exactly?
Hope you will have a lot of fun!

xxx, Marjolein
 
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CowTown

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How funny, I was thinking of asking an insurance question related to European travel today.

Becky (and Amy), I'm also going to Europe next month and I just bought 3 different things in hopes that my PARI and Vest will work there. I'm worried now though and will call to make sure! I just got a convertor (which adjusts for the voltage difference), outlet adapters (b/c the outlet shapes and sizes differ in different countries over there), and a grounding adapter (which makes it possible to plug my 3 prong cord into their walls).

Maybe this helps, but I have no idea now that I read what Amy went through!
 
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anonymous

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I found out in Sweden that the converters only work with something that doesn't require high voltage (or amps-forgot which) or power. The converters work with electric shavers at most. Best to call the company. Have a great time-you will love it! Treehugger a.k.a. Lisa
 
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LittleLuckyDuck

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Thanks everyone for your responses. I was hearing so many different things, that I went ahead and called that Pari company directly. They said that the only Pari that can go overseas is the Pari Trek. So, now I have to get one of those. All you need after that is plug adapters because of the different shaped outlets. Hope this helps Kelly!

And Marjolein, I'm going to be in Amsterdam working at a hostel. I'm excited!

Thanks again!
Becky
 
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CowTown

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LittleLuckyDuck</b></i>

They said that the only Pari that can go overseas is the Pari Trek. All you need after that is plug adapters because of the different shaped outlets. Hope this helps Kelly!

Becky</end quote></div>



Are you taking the Vest too? You'll really like the pari trek because it's so small and convenient.

Have a great time Becky!
I'm sure you will.
 
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anonymous

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>

PARI Trek is a no-no for pulmozyme and TOBI...... so be careful!!!!!</end quote></div>


Why??
 
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jacobus

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you'll need a step-up/step-down converter. they are about the size of a lunch box and are quite heavy. i got caught short in NYC with a European nebulizer and had to search everywhere to find a voltage converter. i eventually found one in a hardware store for around $40 (it works both ways i.e. USA - European + EU - USA). apparently they are quite common and can be found in most hardware stores.
 
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CowTown

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Hi Amy,
How do you pack your PARI ProNeb Ultra and Vest for long flights? What have you found works best? Carry on, I assume.

I'm packing my Vest in a roll on bag wrapped in towels so it doesn't get hurt, (the other half of that bag will be some clothes + one other bag for the rest of my clothes) then I was going to bring my Pari Trek in the little bag it comes in. I guess I can't take the ProNeb Ultra that I have since someone said it wasn't made to work out side of the US. So I'm bringing my Pari Trek, but all this gets so bulky. How you do pack with it all, especially when you bring the ProNeb Ultra which is larger?
 
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CowTown

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And, how do you handle the medicines that have to stay refrigerated? I usually use a one of those insulated type lunch bags with ice bags in it and have my meds in there as a carry on. What do you do? Any better ideas? Everything just takes up SO much space.
 
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anonymous

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I swear I love HillRom. I just talked to them and they are going to overnight a new vest to me so that I have it in time for my trip. I just need the next size up. They're so responsive.

They also said that if you have the Vest Model 104, there is a built in convertor for European travel. She said to deffinitely NOT use it with a store bought convertor since it is already built in, because it will probably not work after that.

She also said to never check the Vest onboard, always take it as a carry on. Often times if it's in the airplane storage for a long flight, that will kill the machine. It has something to do with the computer chips inside getting mixed up, similar to a laptop. Important info!


Kelly (MyNewfy)
 
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catboogie

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in addition to a power converter, you need a machine that will work on BOTH DC and AC current...the pari trek was fine.

laura
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
If you have any of the ice packs that come in the mail from the CF Services Pharmacy -- polarpac I think is what we get with Tobi -- they last FOREVER! Well, they last a long time. Keep stuff cold at least all day. I've packed stuff up early in the morning and popped it in a lunch bag cooler -- stuff is still frozen when I get home late that evening -- survived 97 degree temps in Denver last summer, mid 80s in Mexico last winter...
 
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