Oxygen Precautions-3

Patient was educated on oxygen precautions as follows: Avoid using oil and petroleum-based moisturizers, if you are using oxygen. These materials are highly flammable and can cause severe burns and accidents, when they come in contact with oxygen. Oxygen use can dry out the nasal passages and necessitate the use of a moisturizer to prevent damage to the nasal mucosa. Always, read through the ingredients, when you are purchasing a moisturizer. Make sure that the [...]

Oxygen Precautions-2

Patient was educated on oxygen precautions as follows: Maintain compliance with timely checkup of the smoke detectors and regular battery change. Always arrange for an ABC fire extinguisher availability at home, in the event a fire accident was to happen. Have yourself and family members trained at operating the fire extinguishers based on the source of fire. Get yourself listed on the priority listing, for services especially during times of power breakdown or repairs needed [...]

Oxygen Precautions-1

Patient was educated on oxygen precautions as follows: Avoid using any material flammable, such as aerosol cans, cleaning fluids, alcohol products, and petroleum products, near the oxygen tank. Maintain at least 10-meter distance from any open source of flame or potential source of spark, such as stoves, candles, fireplaces, hair dryers, and electric razors. Follow strict compliance with no smoking instructions indoor. Post no smoking instructions in all the rooms of the house. Educate all [...]