How to Setup Lincare Oxygen

Oxygen therapy is prescribed to people who are not able to metabolize enough oxygen on their own. Supplemental oxygen could be needed due to illness or injury that is either chronic or acute. Lincare provides home health care services such as infusion therapy, respiratory therapy and medical equipment supply throughout the United States. Lincare supplies oxygen systems and delivery supplies such as tubing and masks. Lincare specialists also provide care and support to patients.

Instructions

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  Visit your health care professional and obtain a prescription. Although oxygen is a free-flowing gas, supplemental oxygen use is available by prescription only.

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  Go to Lincare's website (see resources) and contact the company by phone or look up a service location in your area. Click the "Contact Us" link located at the top right hand corner of the webpage to locate phone numbers. Click the "Location Map" link at the top of that page. Type your zip code or state to view the offices in your area. Hover the mouse pointer over the flagged areas that appear. A description and services, along with local contact information, will appear in a box above each flag.

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  Speak with the representative concerning your oxygen needs and activity level. This will help to determine which oxygen system is most appropriate for your needs. Give the information she requests to set up delivery.

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  Accept the delivery of the oxygen equipment and consult with a trained technician concerning how to set up and use the oxygen system.

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  Use the oxygen system according to your health care provider's recommendations.