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     • Keep oxygen canisters at least 6-10 feet away from any heat source, including gas stoves, lit fireplaces, wood burning stoves, candles, lighters or other types of open flame. Oxygen tank safety relies on keeping your oxygen away from flames.
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     10 Tips for Oxygen Safety in the Home - Inogen

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3. www.inogen.com › blog › 10-home-oxygen-safety-tips10 Tips for Oxygen Safety in the Home - Inogen

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   Feb 8, 2021 · Keep a fire extinguisher on hand and know how to use it. [1] Plan and practice an emergency evacuation route for you and your family to use in the event of a fire. [2] Familiarize yourself with your oxygen equipment and the safety checks established by your home oxygen supply company.

4. www.lung.org › oxygen-therapy › using-oxygen-safelyUsing Oxygen Safely | American Lung Association

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   Dec 15, 2023 · Oxygen is a safe gas and is non-flammable; however, it supports combustion. Materials burn more readily in an oxygen-enriched environment. Also follow the instructions from your oxygen supply company regarding safe usage. Never change the flow rate on your oxygen from what your doctor prescribed.

5. lptmedical.com › blogs › respiratory-resource-center5 Mistakes New Oxygen Users Make and How to Avoid Them

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   In order to keep oxygen in its liquid form, you need a special container. For safety reasons, these containers need to be vented so that as the heat increases, the pressure can also be released. What this means is that you will slowly lose your oxygen supply over time if you aren’t using it.

6. www.lung.org › getmedia › ee38aa45-28b4-4b15-88cc-4dUsing Oxygen Safely - American Lung Association

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   There are important safety factors to keep in mind when using oxygen. Oxygen is a safe gas and is non-flammable; however, it supports combustion. Materials burn more readily in an oxygen-enriched environment. Also follow the intructions from your oxygen supply company regarding safe usage.

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7. www.saskhealthauthority.ca › your-healthOxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home - SaskHealthAuthority

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   Jul 31, 2024 · Keep oxygen at least 2 m (6 ft) away from flames, sparks, or heat sources. Do not use flammable products while you are using oxygen. Keep a fire extinguisher at home within easy reach.

8. www.copdfoundation.org › COPD360social › CommunityStaying Safe Using Home Oxygen Therapy - COPD Foundation

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   Jun 4, 2018 · The most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of a fire when using home oxygen, is to not smoke. If you are finding it hard to give up smoking, there are many in ways in which your healthcare providers can support you, such as nicotine replacement therapy.

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   How do you keep oxygen safe at home?

   • Post NO SMOKING signs in every room of your home where oxygen is in use and be strict about O2 safety at home. Keep oxygen canisters at least 6-10 feet away from any heat source, including gas stoves, lit fireplaces, wood burning stoves, candles, lighters or other types of open flame.

   10 Tips for Oxygen Safety in the Home - Inogen

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   How can I reduce the risk of a fire when using home oxygen?

   • The most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of a fire when using home oxygen, is to not smoke. If you are finding it hard to give up smoking, there are many in ways in which your healthcare providers can support you, such as nicotine replacement therapy.

   Playing with Fire – Staying Safe Using Home Oxygen Therapy

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   How do you keep oxygen in liquid form?

   • In order to keep oxygen in its liquid form, you need a special container. For safety reasons, these containers need to be vented so that as the heat increases, the pressure can also be released. What this means is that you will slowly lose your oxygen supply over time if you aren’t using it.

   5 Mistakes New Oxygen Users Make and How to Avoid Them

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   What should I do if I lose oxygen?

   • Have a functioning fire extinguisher and smoke alarms close by at all times. Losing access to oxygen can be very dangerous if you need oxygen continually. Make sure to have backup equipment (normally a large oxygen tank) and tell your power company that you have life sustaining equipment in your home.

   Using Oxygen Safely | American Lung Association

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   How do you breathe oxygen?

   • To breathe the oxygen, most people use a nasal cannula (say "KAN-yuh-luh"). This is a thin tube with two prongs that fit just inside your nose. People who need a lot of oxygen may need to use a mask that fits over the nose and mouth. Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

   Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home - SaskHealthAuthority

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10. www.webmd.com › lung › lung-home-oxygen-therapyOxygen Therapy At Home: Tips for Using Oxygen In Your Home

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    Sep 1, 2022 · Keep away from open flames, such as matches, cigarette lighters, and burning tobacco. Stay 5 feet away from heat sources. That includes gas stoves, candles, lighted fireplaces, and electric or...