Portable Oxygen Education
Portable Oxygen Education For you Safety It is very important to understand that oxygen can be dangerous if not used correctly. Oxygen makes things burn more easily and can even explode. Following the safety guidelines below will help reduce potential risks.
Post the Oxygen in Use sign where visitors can see it. Keep oxygen tanks away from all heat sources, including radiators, heat ducts, stoves, fireplaces, matches, and lighters. Do not permit open flames, sparks, or burning, tobacco in the room where oxygen is being used. Use only as prescribed by physicians. While oxygen is in use, do NOT use: o Aerosols such as hair spray or paint o Oil based face creams or lotions on nose or face. o Petroleum-based products such as Vaseline. Keep the tank that is in use in a stand cart, or an Oxygen Sleeve. Store extra tanks in the appropriate storage racks identified as full or empty, in the designated space for each household. Always keep oxygen tanks in a well-ventilated area because it is normal for small amounts of oxygen to leak. Do not store tanks in a closet unless there is a vent in the closet door.
How to use Oxygen Tanks Turn On the Oxygen Flow: 1. Be sure the flow regulator knob is set at zero 2. Open the valve by turning it counterclockwise on full turn. As the valve opens the gauge on the regulator will show the amount of pressure in the tank. A full tank will read about 2000 psi (pounds per square inch). 3. Adjust the flow regulator knob to the flow rate as prescribed by the physician. 4. Attached tubing to the nipple adaptor on the regulator. Turn off the oxygen flow: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Turn the tank on/off valve clockwise to close it. Bleed off the pressure in the valve by opening the flow regulator knob. When the gauge reads zero, turn the flow regulator knob to zero. Place Empty tanks in the designated area for Breath Oxygen Supply to pick up.
How to use the Nasal Cannula Nasal cannulas are used to breathe the oxygen in. The cannula is a narrow tube with soft prongs that are placed in the nostrils. Be sure to place the prongs in the nostrils with the curve facing down.
Change the cannula every 2-4 weeks to avoid infection. Also change if the resident has been sick. Change your oxygen tubing every 3-6 months. If it’s damaged, change it right away. Breath Oxygen Supply will provide the tubing and nasal cannulas.
When to change an Oxygen Tank Check the pressure gauge often to make sure that the tank still has oxygen. Always check the gauge when the valve is turned on. When the needle gets to the lower part of the red section on the gauge, it is time to change the tank. Be sure to change the tank before the needle gets below 200psi. It is important to keep a sufficient supply of full tanks in case of emergency. Breathe Oxygen Supply will supply the facility with enough oxygen tanks. Breathe Oxygen will deliver new tanks and pick up empty tanks on Mondays and Fridays.
Maintenance of Oxygen Tanks Breathe Oxygen supply will supply all the portable oxygen tanks for the facility. Breathe is also responsible for any maintenance needed for the portable oxygen tanks.
Post the Oxygen in Use sign where visitors can see it. Keep oxygen tanks away from all heat sources, including radiators, heat ducts, stoves, fireplaces, matches, and lighters. Do not permit open flames, sparks, or burning, tobacco in the room where oxygen is being used. Use only as prescribed by physicians. While oxygen is in use, do NOT use: o Aerosols such as hair spray or paint o Oil based face creams or lotions on nose or face. o Petroleum-based products such as Vaseline. Keep the tank that is in use in a stand cart, or an Oxygen Sleeve. Store extra tanks in the appropriate storage racks identified as full or empty, in the designated space for each household. Always keep oxygen tanks in a well-ventilated area because it is normal for small amounts of oxygen to leak. Do not store tanks in a closet unless there is a vent in the closet door.
How to use Oxygen Tanks Turn On the Oxygen Flow: 1. Be sure the flow regulator knob is set at zero 2. Open the valve by turning it counterclockwise on full turn. As the valve opens the gauge on the regulator will show the amount of pressure in the tank. A full tank will read about 2000 psi (pounds per square inch). 3. Adjust the flow regulator knob to the flow rate as prescribed by the physician. 4. Attached tubing to the nipple adaptor on the regulator. Turn off the oxygen flow: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Turn the tank on/off valve clockwise to close it. Bleed off the pressure in the valve by opening the flow regulator knob. When the gauge reads zero, turn the flow regulator knob to zero. Place Empty tanks in the designated area for Breath Oxygen Supply to pick up.
How to use the Nasal Cannula Nasal cannulas are used to breathe the oxygen in. The cannula is a narrow tube with soft prongs that are placed in the nostrils. Be sure to place the prongs in the nostrils with the curve facing down.
Change the cannula every 2-4 weeks to avoid infection. Also change if the resident has been sick. Change your oxygen tubing every 3-6 months. If it’s damaged, change it right away. Breath Oxygen Supply will provide the tubing and nasal cannulas.
When to change an Oxygen Tank Check the pressure gauge often to make sure that the tank still has oxygen. Always check the gauge when the valve is turned on. When the needle gets to the lower part of the red section on the gauge, it is time to change the tank. Be sure to change the tank before the needle gets below 200psi. It is important to keep a sufficient supply of full tanks in case of emergency. Breathe Oxygen Supply will supply the facility with enough oxygen tanks. Breathe Oxygen will deliver new tanks and pick up empty tanks on Mondays and Fridays.
Maintenance of Oxygen Tanks Breathe Oxygen supply will supply all the portable oxygen tanks for the facility. Breathe is also responsible for any maintenance needed for the portable oxygen tanks.
