Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harbouring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session.

Abstract: A forklift for mounting on a carrier vehicle which has a two-part upright mast and a telescopic boom substantially orthogonal to the mast slidable up and down the mast to move a fork carrier on the boom in both a horizontal and a vertical direction. Retractable wheels may be provided to support forks on a loading bay floor or truck chassis.