Oxygen cylinders are an indispensable device in households with elderly members or individuals facing health issues that require medical oxygen support. However, it’s crucial to understand the proper oxygen therapy procedures and how to administer oxygen to patients.
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What is medical oxygen?
Medical oxygen, also known as oxygen for home use, has a purity of up to 99.5% and is used to support various health conditions such as asphyxia, heart disease, respiratory disorders, anesthesia, and treatment of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, gas gangrene, and specific oxygen-related illnesses.
Why is oxygen therapy necessary?
Normally, oxygen easily travels from the lungs into the bloodstream and is pumped by the heart to all parts of the body.
In cases of lung or heart disease, oxygen cannot be easily absorbed into the blood. This can lead to a decrease in the amount of oxygen reaching the body’s organs and tissues, impairing their function.
This can cause various undesirable effects such as reduced mobility, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, and memory loss. Oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen entering the blood and being delivered to the body’s organs and tissues.
When is oxygen therapy needed?
Individuals requiring supplemental oxygen often exhibit symptoms such as reduced activity levels, shortness of breath, easy fatigue, disorientation, or memory loss.
The only way to determine if you need supplemental oxygen is through blood tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis. Your doctor will perform tests to assess your oxygen needs. At this stage, the doctor will also determine the appropriate oxygen flow rate and duration of use.
Do patients with lung or heart conditions need supplemental oxygen?
Patients with pneumonia, pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, heart failure, or circulatory problems often have issues with their diaphragm and respiration. To improve their condition, they require medical oxygen support, including prescribed dosage and the use of supportive medications to aid recovery.
Conditions that can cause oxygen deficiency
- Airway obstruction
- Restricted chest movement
- Neurological dysfunction affecting the respiratory system, such as encephalitis, brain injury, stroke, paralysis…
- Patients recovering from abdominal surgery with weakened health
- Individuals living in polluted environments, areas with thin air, or high atmospheric pressure
Benefits of continuous home oxygen therapy for patients
- Improved sleep quality.
- Stabilized pulmonary artery pressure: preventing pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.
- Reduced hospital readmissions.
- Increased lifespan.
- Improved neurological function.
- Enhanced quality of life.
- Prevention of unfortunate events due to lack of oxygen.
- Relief of nervous system tension, reducing stress and anxiety, and alleviating headaches.
- Reduction of high blood pressure symptoms.
- Destruction of harmful bacteria and viruses, neutralization of toxins.
- Alleviation of premenstrual syndrome symptoms in women.
Guidelines for home oxygen therapy
- Average usage is 15-18 hours per day, with longer use at night before sleep.
- Strictly follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
- Monthly follow-up visits to the hospital and necessary tests to reassess oxygen dosage.
Instructions for proper use of oxygen cylinders
Improper use of oxygen therapy can cause serious harm and even death to the patient. Therefore, it is essential to follow the doctor’s instructions and the guidelines for using oxygen cylinders correctly provided by a qualified technician.
Migco shares 5 basic guidelines based on our experience in providing home oxygen therapy and medical gas systems for hospitals. We hope this information will help you understand the proper oxygen therapy procedures and use oxygen safely and effectively to care for patients.
1. Check the quality of the gas and the cylinder
Before administering oxygen to the patient, first, ensure that the oxygen cylinder is specifically designed for medical use, has undergone all necessary inspections, and contains pure oxygen gas. To avoid confusion, refer to the standard parameters for oxygen cylinders used for home use:
- Oxygen is in gaseous form
- Medical-grade oxygen gas, purity reaches 99.999%.
- Test pressure 250 bar, filling pressure 150 bar.
- Oxygen is supplied in cylinders with volumes of 10, 14, 20, or 40 liters
- Cylinder has been inspected, valve meets QC – 2F standards.
- Mask and cannula are from reputable manufacturers.
2. Follow the doctor’s instructions and usage guidelines
This is a crucial step in the oxygen therapy process. When using oxygen cylinders for patients, strictly adhere to the doctor’s prescription and the instructions for using oxygen cylinders correctly provided by the technician.
- Use the prescribed flow rate.
- Replace the nasal cannula and alternate nostrils every 8 hours.
- Clean the patient’s mouth every 3-4 hours.
- Keep the cannula dry (avoid blockage).
- Humidify the oxygen with a clean solution.
- Encourage the patient to drink water regularly.
- Immediately inform the doctor of any abnormal changes in the patient’s condition.
3. Ensure a backup supply of oxygen
Always have a backup supply of oxygen or contact the supplier to arrange for the fastest possible delivery of oxygen cylinders in emergencies.
4. Follow safe storage and usage guidelines
Close the cylinder valve when not in use to prevent contamination and gas leakage, which can lead to waste. Open the cylinder valve slowly and do not adjust it while the patient is breathing. Replace the cylinder when the gauge reaches the warning level.
5. Keep away from fire and heat sources
Pay special attention to this: Do not use any open flames, do not smoke, and ensure electrical devices are grounded to prevent sparks in the area where the patient is receiving oxygen therapy. Do not store oxygen cylinders with cylinders containing flammable gases.
Hopefully, these guidelines on oxygen therapy procedures will be helpful for you when using oxygen cylinders to provide the best care for your loved ones. We are always ready to provide advice and answer any questions you may have about medical oxygen cylinders and other related services offered by Migco.
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Product quality of medical oxygen cylinders at Migco
- Medical oxygen cylinders are filled on a high-pressure and closed system, ensuring medical-grade gas quality. Free of impurities and contaminants. Purity is 99.96% or higher.
- Oxygen cylinders are clean and in good condition. The cylinders are specifically designed for medical use.
- Valves meet Asian standards (CGA 870 or CGA540), and the oxygen gauges are of high quality.
- Regular safety inspections are performed, and the oxygen filling pressure is 150 bar. Cylinders have a long service life, and expired cylinders are replaced.
- Cylinders are transported upright, and the valve is closed even when empty to prevent dust and foreign objects from entering.
- Residual oxygen in the cylinder is released, and the cylinder is cleaned before refilling.
Oxygen cylinder supply options
- Pure oxygen cylinder: 10 liters, filling pressure 150 bar
- Pure oxygen cylinder: 40 liters, 41 liters, 47 liters, filling pressure 150 bar
- Pure oxygen cylinder: 50 liters, filling pressure 150 bar
Contact us to order pure oxygen cylinders imported directly from leading gas corporations in Singapore. We offer a wide range of options and competitive prices. We also provide fast and free delivery to customers.
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