Oxygen Smart

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 fainted and fell.
At the moment various things seem clear, although he is being monitored just the same.
I was present on two [...]

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 [...]

Patients requiring an external oxygen supply must take some basic safety precautions.
And the first safety rule for oxygen users, is very simple, quite obvious and simple to apply.

No flames nearby.

Oxygen in itself is not flammable, but it does feed fire. The air around us contains 21% oxygen, and it is this oxygen that feeds [...]