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What Do You Do For Back Up Oxygen If There Is A Power Outage?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carrollton, AL

If you are totally dependent upon oxygen 24/7, what do you do if there is a power outage? My mom uses a concentrator that is run by electricity only and a small portable unit with 2 hours of battery time.
Thank you.

March 28, 2020
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use oxygen always and have a in home compressor. My oxygen provider suggested I keep 5 canisters of oxygen at home at all times in case the power goes out. I’ve had them now for 2 years just sitting in the kitchen in case I need them.

April 8, 2020
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have an oxygen cylinder that I can use as a back up .I have a transporter and a potable machine.The cylinder is for standby

April 8, 2020
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I am looking into getting a portable device because it's becoming harder to manage my breathing by myself i sometimes feelvand think i might not be able to at times but so far have manage but that means very little movement no exercise loss of time with grand children

April 7, 2020
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Your best bet is to call your resource group and ask them to drop off 3 etanks,for emergency

March 29, 2020
A MyCOPDTeam Member

They should have brought two or three large E tanks for emergencies when they brought the concentrator. If they didn't, call them on Monday and ask them to deliver them to you ASAP.

March 28, 2020

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