11 Critical Safety Precautions For Oxygen Therapy

11 Critical Safety Precautions For Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen might seem like a harmless gas because we breathe it every day. However, when oxygen is purified at high concentrations, it can become very destructive. Oxygen therapy is an important medical treatment for patients who need to have supplemental oxygen, but caution must be taken to avoid injury.

In this blog post, we will discuss 11 important safety precautions to take into consideration if you are on oxygen therapy. First, let us discuss 2 critical reasons why you should always handle oxygen carefully.

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11 Questions to Ask About Your Oxygen Prescription

11 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Oxygen Prescription

If you have a new oxygen prescription from your doctor, there are several questions you should ask to make sure you understand how to use your supplemental oxygen. While it might seem simple to turn on the oxygen and breathe it in, purified medical oxygen is considered a medication that requires a doctor’s evaluation and prescription.

In this article, we will go over 11 specific questions you should ask your doctor regarding your oxygen prescription.

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What Is Medical Grade Oxygen and Why Do I Need an RX?

What Is Medical Grade Oxygen and Why Do I Need an RX?

Medical-grade oxygen contains a high enough oxygen purity to treat conditions that lower blood-oxygen levels. The oxygen purity level is determined by the amount of other gases mixed with the oxygen. And although we breathe oxygen from the air around us, we only breathe about 21% oxygen. Air also contains about 78% nitrogen and a small percentage of other gases.

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Oxygen and Vaseline: A Dangerous Combination or a Myth?

Is Oxygen Therapy and Vaseline a Dangerous Combination?

Oxygen and Vaseline have a complicated history. There is much back and forth from medical professionals and scientists regarding whether it is safe to use Vaseline when receiving oxygen therapy or not. However, are these 2 substances a dangerous combination or is that a myth?

In this myth-buster blog post, we will find out once-and-for-all whether oxygen and Vaseline are a safe combination or not. First, let us briefly discuss what Vaseline is.

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Oxygen for Dogs: Portable Oxygen Therapy for Our Canine Friends

All About Portable Oxygen Therapy for Our Canine Friends

Using a portable oxygen therapy, or any oxygen therapy for your dog should be treated just like any kind of oxygen therapy that a human patient would use. A veterinarian would determine whether or not your dog would need oxygen therapy. If need be, he or she would prescribe the amount of oxygen your dog needs.

You should never change your pet’s oxygen dosage without your vet telling you to, and you have to make sure that the oxygen is properly administered to your dog.

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Will I Ever Be Able to Stop Using Oxygen Therapy?

Will I Ever Be Able to Stop Using Oxygen Therapy?

Many conditions affecting the lungs require the use of supplemental oxygen. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, cancer, pneumonia, and sleep apnea are some lung conditions that can cause low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia).

For some people, the need for supplemental oxygen only lasts temporarily. Others may require it for the rest of their lives, and some may only need to wear oxygen during sleep or physical activity.

Many people using oxygen therapy feel a loss of freedom; they feel unable to do the same activities they’ve always done or feel stuck at home. Improvements in technology offer convenient oxygen solutions. Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) and home units provide convenient oxygen therapy. These units allow people to maintain their freedom, offering a second chance at health.

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Tricky Oxygen Therapy Terms Users Should Know

Oxygen Therapy Terms and Definitions Every User Should Know

As we have been in business since 2001, we have come to realize that there is industry-related jargon that is used among as well as providers, doctors, and others in the oxygen field. This can be very confusing for anyone who doesn’t work in this industry and make an already difficult process even worse. Below, we have tried to define the tricky terms that get tossed around frequently; hopefully, this will help alleviate any headaches!

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Home Oxygen for Covid-19 Patients

Home Oxygen for Covid-19 Patients

Home oxygen use has become increasingly common during the Covid-19 pandemic. During “peak” hospital times in the pandemic, doctors found they could send stable patients home with portable oxygen concentrators (POC) to continue oxygen therapy at home. Doing so freed up resources at hospitals, such as oxygen and hospital beds, for more critical patients.

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Introduction to Supplemental Oxygen

Introduction to Supplemental Oxygen

Respiratory diseases often create the need for more oxygen than what is available in the air. If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), you may already be using supplemental oxygen and if not you may have already discussed it with your doctor.

However, if you’re still not sure what supplemental oxygen is and what it means for you, this post will give you an overview.

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