Salter Labs Oxygen Supply Tubing

Salter Labs Oxygen Tubing Benefits

• Oxygen supply from salter oxygen tubing cannot be occluded or interrupted
• Virtually eliminated "torque" or pull-on cannula
• Will not coil up on the floor
• More aesthetically pleasing
• Easy attachment to all fittings
• Helps to eliminate entanglement with furniture or door jambs
• No square edges
• Designed with a "Ribbed Body" to permit easy gripping when making connections
• Vinyl material with sufficient clarity to view patency

What to buy with Salter Oxygen Tubing

• Salter Style 1600 Series Adult Clear Nasal Oxygen Cannula
• Salter Oxygen Tubing Connector
• CareFusion AirLife Inline Water Trap For Oxygen Tubing

How should oxygen tubing be used?

• Using vibrant, colored tapes will make this task simple; just apply the tapes at equal intervals, and you're ready to go.
• Just loop the tubing around the handle for active individuals who utilize a walker or cane.
• If they don't use any walking aids, other active oxygen treatment users can fall back on wrapping the access tube around the wrist of their non-dominant hand (just make sure the loops aren't too tight).
• For bed-ridden patients, tubing can be looped around the bed rails or gently placed by the side of their pillow.

Does the length of the medical oxygen tube matter?

The length of the nasal oxygen cannula tubing depends on the preferences and lifestyles of users. A bedridden patient will require enough length to connect him/her with the source of supply. An active patient using concentrators will require enough length to allow them to move around while staying connected to the oxygen machine. A highly active user who carries portable O2 concentrators or portable oxygen tanks will require minimal length to avoid tripping over them.

Note: The standard size of oxygen tubing is 7 ft. unless stated.