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Managing oxygen tubing hacks
Pulmonary fibrosis patients frequently become frustrated with managing oxygen tubing. I know I did.
I had an issue with the tubing kinking on a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). One of the hacks I used, especially with a POC, was to take a pipe cleaner and spiral it around the tubing near the connection to the POC. The pipe cleaners were rigid enough to prevent kinking, and they were inexpensive, allowing me to discard them after a single use.
What oxygen hacks can you share here?
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My only tip: for my home POC i use a 7’ cannula. For my portable (shopping, etc) i use a 4’ onefor less tangling in tge cart and cooler. I don’t use the home POC except at night, so i don’t need the 25’ of tubing (phew)
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LKU is correct Using longer than a 4 foot tubing on a portable oxygen concentrator is a a tripping hazard. I even use a 2 foot long one on my portable and it works great. Does anyone have a tip for keeping the twists and kinks out of a 7 foot cannula on a stationary oxygen machine?
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Can you search “oxygen tubing cover” on Amazon? I have used spiral wire wraps around corners. Hope you can find a solution.
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I take the spring out of a click on/off ballpoint pen & put it on the POC hose by the connection point. They are usually the right size. Could probably get the same type spring at a hardware store.
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This is what we use these things for our tubing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079TH4PG3/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_9? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6K259MT?
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I like this swivel connector. Can obtain from Amazon and others. https://www.directhomemedical.com/swivel-connector-oxygen-tubing-salter-1225.html
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CrocSee 25ft – 1/2 inch Braided Cable Management Sleeve Cord Protector – Self-Wrapping Split Wire Loom for TV/Computer/Home Theater/Engine Bay – Black/Red https://a.co/d/ckLUHGEi
I use a bright red braided cord that folks typically use to organize their stereo equipment wires.Available on amazon.Braided speaker wire cords.
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Amazon.com: CrocSee 25ft - 1/2 inch Braided Cable Management Sleeve Cord Protector - Self-Wrapping Split Wire Loom for TV/Computer/Home Theater/Engine Bay - Black/Red : Electronics
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This is what I use. You only need a short piece ~6”. Also it is reusable when you change your tubing.
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The loom is available at Home Depot with better sizes for our tubing and it is MUCH LESS expensive,
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This is what I use and it works well for me. Here is the Amazon link. https://www.amazon.com/Support-Straightener-Portable-Concentrator-Accessories/dp/B0CXHSBCQG/ref=sr_1_25?crid=1JN6KIKW371RC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cfhuUa6y64Yc0Cp3XDRvDoEOLzFobFjnNwJkmQBMOkF8aAxlNsoDm_6Rfoe3D7J_b_RDhwQN6dnyRDwhwEMYLCuAF8WxszA-eK9_CbPyg33jjc2Idzo8fMPbGWfiAkR3QojH6SRGRLPJbwvOLPOd1joQ0uHyZ3Cl3z8-AMqg0O0RlM3Pr5XT64cXvhknd2vnpPhHo26GchBUYAOoMeUjoYfcB9hfdhJK1s1QKWlS7LIcmGvM7W7_c-VNlfH-jukD840Vi37S4WRqEzMzYwpE4zkBm4HCEfelr6cdTHbqV58.bnyenXOAsKnpehP8uoSZTVH1LIY-RaaoV4l9ppS35XQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=oxygen+cannula+accessories&qid=1746218855&sprefix=canula+accessories%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-25
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I just discovered this recently on Amazon. They work great on my POC. Much better than other things I’ve tried.
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My son bought some plastic. Spiral plastic tubing from Amazon that is a game changer for my 25ft. Tube keeping the kinks out. However, it does take a bit of time to get it on and if you do spring a leak you have to take it off and put it onto the new tubing! Still worth it!
Cindy
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