Patient was educated on the cautions to be exercised with oxygen concentrator as follows:

  1. Maintain strict compliance with plugging the oxygen concentrator only into a properly grounded or polarized outlet.
  2. Avoid using the same outlet into which oxygen concentrator has been plugged in for equipment that can result in sparks, such as, electric razors and hair dryers.
  3. Make sure that all the electrical cords around the oxygen use are intact and free from fraying.
  4. Do not plug the concentrator using an extension cord or into a power strip.