Halloween is just around the corner! If you’re still undecided about what you want to dress up as, CPAP Central would like to offer some suggestions that incorporate your old CPAP mask:
- Member of a S.W.A.T. team
Take an old CPAP mask and spray paint it black. Then, take a black jacket and use white duct tape to write out the words “S.W.A.T. Team” on the back. Pair it with black goggles, a black cap, black boot and black pants, and you’re ready to throw some tear gas and storm a building.
- Surgical patient
This one would be fun to pair with a friend or significant other. They can be the nurse or doctor, and you can be the surgical patient. If you have a CPAP hose lift system, you can incorporate that as an IV drip. All you’ll need is a hospital gown, which you can make out of an old sheet.
- An Anteater
If you have brown pants and a fuzzy jacket laying around, you can improvise an anteater costume. Carry around a box of raisins and eat them as “ants” throughout the night. Alternatively, you can wear a yellow sweater and blue jeans and go as the cartoon character “Arthur.”
- Darth Vader
Just like with the S.W.A.T. Team costume, you can use an abundance of black clothing to re-create the dark lord from Star Wars. You can even plug in your CPAP machine at some point to recreate the breathing noise.
We would like to emphasize that no matter what you decide to dress up as, it’s important to use an old CPAP mask. You wouldn’t want the one you currently use to become damaged or dirty over the course of the night. Since CPAP masks need to be replaced every 3-6 months, this is a good way to recycle a mask that’s past its prime.
CPAP Central wishes you a safe and fun Halloween!