Things To Carry When Traveling Aside From Portable Oxygen Tank

By Estelle Larsen


Some people are not blessed enough to be able to breathe normally than others. People who have lung conditions and those who have trouble breathing normally will need the constant aid of an oxygen tank for them to continue to breathe. Before, being connected to a tank would mean that it would be hard for someone to move around and do things that normal people should do.

One thing that can be considered fortunate is the innovations for medical facilities in the past years. The portable oxygen tank is one product of such innovations. And these devices have allowed those who are suffering from lung condition to freely move from one place to another instead of being stationary on one place.

When choosing a device to supply air, you first need to determine whether you need the continuous flow or the pulse flow. Continuous flow of oxygen means that the device will continue to supply the lungs with oxygen regardless if you are inhaling or not. The pulse flow on the other hand, will only supply air when it is triggered by inhalation.

A pulse flow tank has a conserver inside it so that the oxygen is regulated. This way it is easier to conserve air and the supply can last 5 times more than those without conservers. But those who have more serious conditions need to be in the continuous flow when they are sleeping since there is a chance that the oxygen inhaled would not be enough due to shallow breaths when sleeping.

Even if you have a portable tank with you, there are still restrictions to the things that you can do. You can have the the privilege of traveling but you still need to know if your body can take the travel. It can be a risky move which is why you need to check in with your physician first.

Right before having the decision to travel, you need to ask permission from your doctor first. This is so that he can give you advice on what to prepare as well. Aside from your travel documents, you need to also bring some other documents that are essential for a hassle free travel.

When traveling, you must always bring the oxygen prescription and the papers for your portable equipment. It can be a receipt. It can also be a letter from your equipment provider.

List every phone number that you need. One should be the contact info of your doctor including emergency contact. You should also include numbers from the establishment where you got your oxygen tank. Identification cards are also important so be certain that you are going to bring more than one.

You also need to make room for your medications. Make sure that you will be bringing extra doses. This will be preventive measure in case your return got delayed. And you also have to secure a statement from your physician if you are traveling by plane. This would allow you to use your equipment while you are inside the plane.




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