Do not smoke or vape or let others smoke or vape while you are using oxygen.Do not use oxygen around anything that could spark or easily cause a fire.Open windows right away and call the company that brought the oxygen system to your home. If you hear a loud hissing from your container or if it empties too fast, stay away from the container. Avoid touching frost that can form on liquid oxygen devices.Try securing the tanks in a sturdy container or securing them with a rope or a chain.
Make sure they do not fall over and get damaged. Do not leave them in a car trunk or a hot vehicle.
Store them in a cool place where there is airflow.
Do not leave cords or tubing running across an area where you or someone else may trip on it. Higher flow rates usually do not help and can increase the risk of harmful carbon dioxide buildup in the blood. Your doctor sets this at the correct level. Be sure the tubing is connected to the oxygen source. Look for kinks, blockages, or water in the tubing. If you use a cylinder, make sure the valve is open. If you use an oxygen concentrator, make sure it is turned on and plugged in. Check your pressure gauge or contents indicator. If you see bubbles, oxygen is coming through. If you have a nasal cannula, dip the prongs in a glass of water. Check the flow by holding your mask or cannula up to your ear and listening for the "hiss" of airflow. If you are getting oxygen directly to your windpipe through an opening in your neck, your doctor will teach you how to care for the equipment. You may need extra oxygen when you travel to high altitudes or travel by plane. If a holiday is coming up or you expect bad weather, order in advance or make your regular order larger. 
Keep track of how much oxygen is in the tank, and reorder before it runs out. Do not use alcohol or take drugs that relax you, because they will slow your breathing rate. Use a water-based lotion on rubbed areas. To keep your skin from getting sore, tuck some gauze under the tubing. If you use a nasal cannula, the tubing may rub under your nostrils and around your ears. Do not use an oil-based product like petroleum jelly. Use water-based lubricants on your lips or nostrils. Using oxygen may dry out your nose or lips. How can you care for yourself at home? To help yourself
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