Hepa filters

[Chicken Little]

It was recommended to me today that I get a Hepa machine for the room I'm doing exchanges in, especially because we have a long haired dog.   Anyone else use one?  Any recommendations?  We've had one in the past and got rid of it because it was a PITA to maintain. 

[goofynina]

Hey ChickenLittle,  When i first started training for PD, i brought up this very subject and they told me that i did not need one, since i would be turning it off before i set up my machine and hook up.  It moves the air and that is one thing you do not want, floating particles in the air, so, i didnt buy one.  But now that you said that about the dog, i wonder if i need one since i am GETTING A KITTY       I'll call my PD nurse and see what they say about it this time around.  Keep me posted on if you buy one and what kind and stuff, please   thank you...

[MyssAnne]

Yay!! Goofy's getting a kitty!!!   I was told by my nurse too, that ALL air circulating machinery had to be OFF,
vents closed, windows closed, all that fun stuff.  Now I can see how a HEPA filter would be nice in keeping the air
a little more clear for you. Wonder if Medicare would pay for that? Hm.

[JerseyGirl]

Goofynina is correct.  I recommend it too for my patients, but all circulating air machines or vents need to be turned off when connecting.  And no, medicare doesn't pay for them.

[Sluff]

Do your research if you decide to get a hepa filter, some work better than others.