Using Oxygen Tanks

Learn more about oxygen therapy at http://www.YouAndOxygenTherapy.com If you have a lung problem such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, you might have low oxygen levels. If so, you may need extra oxygen, or oxygen therapy. Oxygen therapy is given using special equipment. This animation tells you about using an oxygen tank, also known as an oxygen cylinder. An oxygen tank is a metal cylinder filled with compressed oxygen. Oxygen tanks come in both large and small sizes. The large ones usually stay in one place, such as your home. The smaller ones are portable. You can roll them around with you or even carry them in a backpack. Watch to learn how oxygen tanks work, their parts, and how to use them effectively and safely. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about your oxygen therapy prescription and using your oxygen equipment. 0:00 Introduction 0:05 What is oxygen therapy? 0:30 What is an oxygen tank? 1:05 What are the different sizes of oxygen tanks? 1:45 Parts of an oxygen tank 2:22 Getting started with your oxygen tank 2:40 Checking the oxygen tank and flow 3:00 Connecting the tubing 3:22 Transporting your oxygen tank 3:56 Storing oxygen tanks 4:17 Living well when you use an oxygen tank