Steps

1. No smoking, no flames. Never smoke or allow smoking in a home where oxygen is used. Keep oxygen away from candles, gas stoves, fireplaces and matches.
2. Post a sign. Put a "No smoking, oxygen in use" sign on the front door and in the room where oxygen is used.
3. Keep space around it. Place the concentrator in an open area with space around it for air, away from curtains, heaters and direct heat.
4. Watch the tubing. Run tubing along walls, not across walkways, so nobody trips. Check it for kinks.
5. Use the prescribed setting. Use the flow setting from the prescription. Do not change it unless the doctor tells you to.
6. Plan for power outages. Ask intake about a backup plan for when the power goes out. Keep the provider's number by the phone.
7. Have smoke alarms that work. Test smoke alarms and keep a fire extinguisher where you can reach it. Make sure everyone knows the way out.

Checklist

• No smoking or open flames in the home
• "Oxygen in use" sign posted
• Concentrator in open space, away from heat
• Tubing kept out of walkways
• Flow set as prescribed
• Power outage plan in place
• Smoke alarms tested

Equipment in this guide

• Home Oxygen Concentrator
• Portable Oxygen Concentrator