MN220-1 B 22
Portable Oxygen Concentrator
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND OPERATIONAL SAFETY,
WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS
Provider should review all safety guidelines and operational safety Warnings/Cautions with
each patient. In addition, provider should carry out a risk assessment prior to installation of the
FreeStyle or FreeStyle 5 to assure proper connection and compatibility with other equipment
the patient may be using.
No Smoking or Open Flames. For safety concerns, all possible sources of ignition
must be kept away from the oxygen system and preferably out of the room in
which it is being used. Smoking in the proximity of an operation oxygen
concentrator is extremely dangerous and can permanently damage the device
and void the warranty. Keep the POC at least five (5 ft) feet (1.5 m) from heat
sources, sparking objects, or open flames.
Ask your patient where they would like to set up the device. While unpacking and setting up
the device, tell your patient about these important cautions and warnings:
Locate the unit in a well-ventilated space that provides adequate air flow.
Ensure that furniture, draperies, or clothing will not impede air circulation.
Avoid placing the unit over a floor heat register or against a baseboard heating
system.
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, solvents, aerosols, or
flammable cleaning agents.
Avoid high pollutant environments.
Some patients are highly mobile and may use the device under varying
circumstances. Make sure your patient or patient caregiver completely
understands the basic precautions to safely locate the device.
After completing this training procedure, ask your patient if they have any
questions.
