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Handling of Oxygen Cylinders:
Avoid dragging or sliding cylinders, even for short distances.
Cylinders should be
moved by using a suitable hand cart or truck. An approved oxygen holder attached to
a bed may also be used.
Never drop cylinders or permit them to strike each other violently.
Storage of Oxygen Cylinders:
ALWAYS store oxygen in a secure, upright position.
Always secure in a rack, a stand, or attached to a cart.
Never leave cylinders unsecured on a bed, stretcher or under a bed or stretcher.
Safety Considerations:
Keep cylinders protected from excessive temperatures by storing them away from
radiators or other sources of heat.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN SAFETY
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO)
is a treatment where the patient breathes
100% oxygen
in
the altered environment of a pressure higher than sea level.
HBO treatments are utilized
either as a primary mode of treatment or as an adjunct to other measures.
Patients receive
HBO for treatment of difficult to heal wounds.
A major goal is to provide a safe environment for patients and staff at all times when the
hyperbaric chamber is in operation. Daily checklists prior to HBO treatments ensure patient
safety. Access to the wound center is restricted to enhance security further.
Patients receive extensive instruction as to the importance of compliance with safety
instructions. A nurse or respiratory therapist attends the patient and monitors them at all
times. A wound center physician is always supervising a patient while he or she is receiving
HBO treatment.
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