Oxygen
Oxygen is a drug. It must be ordered by a doctor or a nurse
practitioner. Your order will tell us how many liters per minute
(lpm) you need and how many hours per day you should use the
oxygen.
Oxygen is a gas; this gas does not have a taste or a smell. In the air
we all breathe (room air) there is 21 percent oxygen. When your
heart and lungs are working well, this is enough oxygen to keep
your body healthy. If you have a problem with your heart or lungs
you may need added oxygen; this is called supplemental oxygen.
Today we are here to set up and teach you about your supplemental
oxygen system(s) and supplies.
Your order:
_________ Liters per minute (lpm)
_________ Hours per day
Oxygen Safety
Oxygen is safe to use in the proper conditions. Oxygen will not
catch fire but it will make anything that is already burning, burn
hotter and faster. The containers that the oxygen is in must be
stored correctly.
Please follow these safety rules when using your
oxygen:
➜
Post your “Oxygen In Use” sign on your front door or
window
➜
Keep oxygen equipment away from heat, such as:
•
Open flames
•
Space heater
•
Stove
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