Back to DashboardRisk of fire
- Smoking in the same room is never allowed
- No heat source within 10 feet of the oxygen unit
- No use of aerosol sprays, alcohol rubs/lotions/Vicks on or near the individual usingoxygen
- No electrical outlets or extension cords within 10 feet of the oxygen unit
Risk of fire
- The oxygen unit needs to be secured in place so it does not fall over or disturbed
- Do not store or place under a bed or under clothing or blankets
- Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
Usage guide
- The Hospice Team will provide the oxygen unit/concentrator and the tubing If the tubing becomes soiled or damaged, ask the Hospice Team to change it
- The hospice doctor or nurse will let you know what rate to run the oxygen
- Familiarize yourself with how to turn the tank on and off. Ask the Hospice Team for help
- Oxygen flowing through the tube into the nose can be drying. There are humidifiers thatcan help. Ask the Hospice Team for recommendations
- Do not change the flow rate without asking your Hospice Team
