Caretakers PLEASE:

• Seek medical intervention to assist the patient to stop smoking

• Make sure there is a working smoke alarm in the patient’s room and/or living area

• Remove ALL smoking materials from the patient’s room or where the patient may roam while using oxygen

• Enforce the NO SMOKING rule for the patient as well as visitors

Patients, if you are on oxygen:

• ALWAYS follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the use and care of oxygen equipment

• NEVER smoke while oxygen is in use

• Do not use the stove or oven while oxygen is in use

• NEVER go near an open flame such as a kerosene heater, candle or fireplace while using oxygen equipment

Improper use can be fatal!