{"id":461,"date":"2012-11-23T09:12:01","date_gmt":"2012-11-23T09:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxygenworldwide.wordpress.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:55:00","slug":"simple-safe-oxygen-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxygenworldwide.com\/fr\/simple-safe-oxygen-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple, safe oxygen solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tThe presence of portable, medical oxygen in the home has grown over the past decade \u2014 and so has the need for education about the fire hazards associated with its use.<\/p>\n

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Medical oxygen adds a higher percentage of oxygen to the air a patient uses to breathe. And fire needs oxygen to burn and if a fire should start in an oxygen-enriched area, the material burning will burn more quickly. When more oxygen is present, any fire that starts will burn hotter and faster than usual, it is crucial to follow safety precautions when medical oxygen is in use in a home.
\nOxygen saturates fabric-covered furniture, clothing, hair and bedding, making it easier for a fire to start and spread, according to the regulator. Smoking is the leading heat source resulting in medical oxygen-related fires, injuries and deaths. Homes where medical oxygen is used need specific fire safety rules to protect people from fire and burns.
\nSimple, safety tips:
\n\u2022 There is no safe way to smoke in the home when oxygen is in use. Patients on oxygen should not smoke.
\n\u2022 Candles, matches, wood stoves and even sparking toys can be ignition sources and should not be used in the home.
\n\u2022 Keep oxygen cylinders at least five feet from heat sources, open flames or electrical devices.
\n\u2022 Body oil, hand lotion and items containing oil and grease can easily ignite. Keep oil and grease away from where oxygen is in use.
\n\u2022 Never use aerosol sprays containing combustible materials near the oxygen.
\n\u2022 Post \u201cNo Smoking\u201d and \u201cNo Open Flames\u201d signs in and outside the home to remind people not to smoke.
\n\u2022 Ensure smoke alarms are working by testing monthly. Daylight saving time weekends are great times to replace smoke alarm batteries. Also consider using 10-year batteries for smoke alarms.
\n\u2022 Practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room at least twice a year.
\nStay safe with OxygenWorldwide <\/a>and our care team – register<\/a> your portable oxygen concentrator with us today at info@oxygenworldwide.com.\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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