Try: Plan in advance to make sure the trip goes well talk to the doctor about whether it is safe to travel and ask about any precautions cr should take get at least one copy of cr’s oxygen prescription and take it with cr on the trip before the trip tell the travel company airline cruise ship train or bus that cr uses oxygen it’s important to talk to the travel company well in advance because they may have requirements that can take some time to fulfill traveling with oxygen can be done if planned ahead learn how to use a portable oxygen tank and know how long it will last bring refills if needed

Materials: Copy of oxygen prescription portable oxygen tank oxygen refills

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen traveling with oxygen tank portable oxygen travel agency travelling vacation

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: If cr is using a nebulizer containing steroids cr must rinse his her mouth because those steroids can cause yeast infection of the mouth thrush this is not true for bronchodilators; however cr may still wish to rinse his her mouths due to the unpleasant taste of many bronchdilating drugs

Materials: Mouth wash

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Aerosol therapy thrush nebulizer steroids mouth yeast infection home oxygen oxygen

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Consider modifying the wheelchair with a swing away joystick mount this add-on feature makes it possible to move the joystick out of the way to get closer to tables desks and workstations

Materials: Swing away joystick mount

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair swing away joystick mounts help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair powered wheelchair wheelchair controllers wheelchair joystick wheelchair add-on devices wheelchair attachments wheelchair swing away joystick mounts

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Do not change the setting on the oxygen without talking to a doctor first turning the flow rate up or down could put cr in danger keep track of how much oxygen is in the tank and order more in advance so cr doesn’t run out do not drink alcohol or take drugs that cause relaxation such as sleeping pills or sedatives they can cause cr to breathe too slowly call a doctor if feeling short of breath restless or confused very tired or like cr isn’t getting enough oxygen

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen short of breath restless confused alcohol

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Wash the nasal prongs with soap and water 1 or 2 times a week follow the equipment provider’s instructions on caring for the equipment replace the nasal prongs every 2 to 4 weeks if cr has a cold or the flu change them when the symptoms pass

Materials: Soap and water extra nasal prongs

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen nasal cannula care nasal prongs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a water-based moisturizer on lips and in nose to prevent drying and cracking read labels and look for a product that lists water as the first ingredient petroleum-based products such as vaseline petroleum jelly can plug the air holes in the cannula put a piece of gauze under the tubing to keep the skin behind ears from chafing

Materials: Water-based moisturizer gauze

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen dry skin chapped lips nasal cannula care nasal prongs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Oxygen is a fire hazard it will make a flame burn hotter and faster it is very important to follow the steps below to keep everyone in the home safe never smoke or let anyone else smoke while using oxygen put up no smoking signs and be aware of people smoking near cr when cr is outside his her home

Materials: Paper and pen tape

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy home oxygen fire safety smoking

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try attaching a wheelchair spoke guard to each wheel

Materials: Wheelchair spoke guard

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair fingers caught in wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try using spoked wheelchair wheels; spoked wheels are lighter than molded mag wheels; these wheels are often a long term cost saver; the most common type of damage is to the spokes and these can be easily replaced without replacing the entire wheel

Materials: Spoked wheelchair wheels

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try adjusting the wheelchair wheel camber on the rear wheels of a wheelchair it can be described as an angling that brings the top of the wheels closer to each other the wheelchair wheel camber places the push rims in a more ergonomic position for pushing it is more natural to push down and outward it also makes turning quicker

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed