Oxygen therapy can be prescribed for people who are unable to get enough oxygen on their own and therefore need supplemental oxygen. Disorders such as COPD, asthma, lung disease, pneumonia, and more can be reasons why a doctor might prescribe oxygen therapy for an individual. In order to get this necessary oxygen, oxygen cylinders also known as oxygen tanks are most commonly used as portable or backup oxygen during power failures for people on oxygen therapy.
These tanks store liquid oxygen that is under high pressure. Portable oxygen tanks are convenient when traveling as they can be easily transported for those that need a continuous flow of oxygen at all times.
Depending on whether you need to use oxygen therapy long-term or short-term, this will determine what kind of oxygen tank you should get. There are many different types of medical oxygen systems and they vary in size. Some O2 tanks will have a number that follows the primary letter of the tank. Or anything else that could start a fire.
Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from any heat source. This includes gas stoves, space heaters, and electric and gas heaters. Keep the door to the room open. This helps to move air around. It keeps the room from being stuffy. Turn the tank off right away if it is knocked over and makes a hissing noise. If the regulator breaks or you can't safely turn the tank off, remove the tubing and leave the room. Then call the supply company or the fire department right away.
Don't use lotions or creams that have petroleum jelly. This can start a fire when mixed with oxygen. Follow the instructions for safe use from your supply company. Not using oxygen safely is dangerous. It can put you and your neighbors at higher risk for fires and burns.
Know what to do in an emergency. Your emergency numbers should include , your healthcare provider, and your medical supply company. Talk with your medical supply company. They can tell you how often to change your tubing, cannula, and humidifier bottle, if you have one. Based on your healthcare provider's instructions, call your provider or right away if you have any of these:.
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Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions. It may be possible to use a small, portable oxygen cylinder outside your home. This is called portable oxygen or ambulatory oxygen. Most portable oxygen cylinders weigh around 2kg and are small enough to fit inside a small backpack or shopping trolley. This size cylinder holds just under 2 hours' worth of oxygen.
There are 4 companies in England that provide home oxygen services for the NHS. Each covers a different geographical area. You can contact your supplier if you have a question about your device. As long as you're well enough to travel and you plan in advance, you should be able to go on holiday while using oxygen.
Speak to staff at your local clinic as soon as possible if you're thinking about going on holiday, particularly if you want to go abroad. If you're going on holiday in the UK, talk to your oxygen supplier to see if it's possible for oxygen to be delivered to your destination.
Try to give them as much notice as possible. The British Lung Foundation website has more information and advice about going on holiday with a lung condition.
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