Leaving the home with a cylinder

As well as the basic safety advice and general cylinder safety advice, when leaving the home with their cylinders, patients should be advised of the following:

Make sure you have enough oxygen to last.
Do not smoke and stay away from others who are smoking.
Stay away from open flames, cigarettes or other sources of heat.
For your comfort and safety, always use the specially-designed carry bag or a wheelchair bracket to carry your cylinder.
Always carry Air Products’ emergency number (0800 373580).
If going on holiday, you only need to take enough cylinders for your journeys to and from your destination.
Your GP can arrange for oxygen to be supplied at your holiday location. Refer to our Holiday Service guide for more information.
If you are planning to use public transport, it is worth checking the operator’s safety policy before you leave.

There are specific guidelines for patients on transporting cylinders in a vehicle.

Do not smoke! Do not let anyone smoke near you!
Smoking will aggravate your condition and is dangerous when using oxygen.