Fire is strictly prohibited during home oxygen therapy (warning)

High concentrations of oxygen used during home oxygen therapy has the property of helping combustion (completion), and the use of fire (tobacco, ashtrays, stoves, stoves, etc.) around is strictly prohibited.

In the past, there have been accidents in which patients receiving home oxygen therapy have died of fire.
Patients, their families, and others around them should be careful not to cause similar accidents.

In addition, oxygen concentrators, etc. are safe devices if used properly, so we ask for your understanding of patients receiving treatment.

Patients and their families receiving home oxygen therapy should fully understand the following points regarding the handling of fire when inhaling oxygen, and use an oxygen concentrator.

1.If a fire such as a cigarette is brought closer while inhaling high concentrations of oxygen, the tubes and clothes will ignite, causing severe burns and fire in the house.
2.While using an oxygen concentrator, do not place fire within 2m around the instrument. Never smoke, especially while inhaling oxygen.
3.If you pay attention to the handling of fire and use it correctly according to the instruction manual, oxygen will not burn the tubes and clothes or cause a fire. Please inhale.

For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.