Yes, oxygen may be used with CPAP, BiPAP, and AutoPAP if nocturnal (night time) oxygen is prescribed. Oxygen may also be used with a compressor while receiving aerosolized treatments as the nasal cannula can stay in place while using an…

Oxygen is not toxic under usual conditions and is required to support life. Liquid oxygen or cold gas will freeze tissues leading to severe burns. Proper personal protective equipment should be used when necessary, and all safety protocols are to…

Oxygen is not flammable, but supports combustion and can cause other materials that burn to ignite more easily and rapidly. Fire involving oxygen can appear explosive-like. Never smoke while using oxygen. Visitors must be informed smoking is not allowed around…

In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Breathe Easy forwards calls to an answering service which will dispatch ALL calls to On-Call personnel. Our answering service is NOT automated and you will speak to a live person. Breathe…

Our Medical Service Driver will have a set schedule for deliveries. Convenient days and times for delivery will be discussed upon initiation of oxygen either in person or by phone. In some instances routine delivery may not be immediately set…

During routine scheduled visits, registered staff are to assess the client’s medical condition, address any questions or concerns they may have, change all necessary soft goods (cannula, tubing, etc.), check equipment, monitor hours used, clean or replace filters if required,…

Clients in long term care homes including retirement residences are seen on a weekly basis with weekly progress documented in the resident’s chart after each visit. A separate chart is also kept on the client outside of the facility and…

Oxygen must be ordered or prescribed by a physician, informed consent must be obtained from the client or their substitute decision maker, and the client must be properly identified prior to set-up. Depending on the blood gas results, Breathe Easy…

ADP has specific medical eligibility criteria to determine whether funding is available. ADP requires that the applicant’s medical status is stable, with optimization of their treatment regimen. Optimal treatment prior to the initiation of supplemental oxygen therapy includes smoking cessation.…

Home oxygen therapy is the process of administering supplemental oxygen through various oxygen supply systems in your place of residence. Oxygen is a drug and is usually prescribed by a physician or a nurse practitioner. Specific tests are conducted to…