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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 am thankful for all of the suggestions here. I’m brand new to needing a POC (lucky me, right ??!🙄) and don’t know anything about best sources for accessories. I quickly discovered that the 7 ft tubing that came with my unit (Inogen Rove 4) is way too long and would like to know where you buy the 4 ft. I’m not confident about buying something like this on Amazon without a recommendation… some products get awful reviews. Thanks for any advice you all can offer!!!
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Med line soft cannula works for me good luck 4ft.
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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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I would be interested to see what your son found on Amazon. I require 25 ft also. I bought 1/4″ and 1/2″ from a manufacturer (not Amazon but available there) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS2TCHRJ?ref=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_JPYMJXDZWDVZSF04PAEQ&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_JPYMJXDZWDVZSF04PAEQ&social_share=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_JPYMJXDZWDVZSF04PAEQ&language=en-US&previewDoh=1&th=1<font face=”inherit”>. The manufacturer said patients reported it best to cut the 25′ in 5′ segments which I did. When I finally threaded the tubing through the 25′ (not easy), it kinked at every 5′ and for that or an unknown reason there was no liter flow. I am constantly </font>getting<font face=”inherit”> myself tangled in the tubing and </font>would appreciate any info you might offer based on your experience. And if your son chose another product please let me know what it is. Thanks!
JR Harris
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