Don’t Let an Oxygen Concentrator Lead to Infection
5 key things to do to prevent problems for patients
Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. When none are provided, follow these five infection prevention and control strategies for a patient on oxygen at a liter flow of up to 5 liters per minute (L/min) in the home except those with an artificial airway, with cystic fibrosis, or who are severely immunosuppressed. These patients and those on higher liter flows of oxygen may require a higher standard of respiratory equipment management and additional disinfection activities.
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