Oxygen Smart

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Over the last few weeks we have had a few crisis with my stepfather when his oxygen saturation level has dropped just at the end of a meal.  The worst was when rising he [...]

Sometimes patients that need supplemental oxygen are not aware when they are not receiving enough oxygen. This could be because of a kink in the tube, breathing through the mouth or even a mis-adjusted flow rate.  Whatever the reason those close to you should know the following signs of lack of oxygen so they can [...]

As I mentioned in The First Oxygen Safety Rule the most obvious one is keeping away from flames.
The ALA (American Lung Association) provide a few more simple tips for oxygen safety, and they are:

Avoid open flames in the presence of oxygen use – e.g. matches, cigarette lighters, candles, and burning tobacco.
Caution must also be used [...]