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How To Safely Use Portable Oxygen Tank

By Karina Frost


Being sick does not mean that you should have your freedom taken away from you. Even with limited mobility, there are still ways on how you can ensure that you can move around without any problems. For example, you can consider having yourself attached to portable oxygen tank instead of the stationary one for independent mobility.

It should be easier for an individual to move around when he or she is attached to this gadget instead of the stationary system. Instead of having to wait while lying in bed, one can move around even without the full assistance of a caregiver because of the said gadget. Of course, one should learn how to use this medical gadget with care.

Using the said gadget with care is imperative. After all, this means that one can keep the self or the family members from getting any injuries or another type of illness because of the mishandling of the said medical gadget. To those who needs to ensure the safety of the house, the self, or the family members, here are safety tips to note.

First, it is important that you keep a list of the rate by which you should use this medical tool when you are doing some daily activities. You have to abide by this late as much as you can. Also, it is not recommended for you to change the flow rate of this medical tool on your own. When you need to, then you should get your caregiver's permission.

Another list that you must prepare is the list of phone numbers. The phone numbers will include the phone number of the company that is providing you with the medical gadget that you are using for your everyday life. The other numbers you must include in the list are that of the hospital, the rescue team, the ambulance or other related ones.

Do not just rely on one medical equipment when you are sick. Whether you are chronically ill or not, you should prepare a back-up medical equipment in your house. This is the medical equipment that you will be using when there is an emergency. If the original medical equipment suddenly malfunctions, the back-up one will be your savior.

The tubing should also be carefully checked. This is the part of the medical tool where the gaseous element flows through. When you are using this medical tool, it is imperative that you check the tubing for any blockages or kinks. It should have none of these. Also, the tubing must be connected to the container properly.

Remember that fire can be easily started when you have this medical gadget in your possession. That is why you must always have a list of the phone number of your state's fire department. In case of emergency, you should always prepare a working fire extinguisher and learn how to use it to protect lives.

This medical gadget should also be positioned away from sources of open flames, fire, and heat. Otherwise, it might catch a small spark and start a big fire. Thus, you better keep this away from the stove. Even when you are just smoking, you should never get close to this medical gadget for safety purposes.




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