Patient was educated on the cautions to be exercised with oxygen concentrator as follows:
- Maintain strict compliance with plugging the oxygen concentrator only into a properly grounded or polarized outlet.
- 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.
- Make sure that all the electrical cords around the oxygen use are intact and free from fraying.
- Do not plug the concentrator using an extension cord or into a power strip.
