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Oxygen Therapy and Fire Safety
Oxygen Therapy and fire Safety Timothy Boardman BS1, Suzanne Cashman ScD1, Aqib Chaudhry BS1, Michelle Epstein RN1, Linda Fantasia2, Kate Pereira RN1, Prashanth Rau BS1 University of Massachusetts Medical School1 Carlisle Board of Health Agent2 Abstract Background Methods This clerkship was designed with the intention of bringing awareness to the public in the town of Carlisle, Massachusetts about fire dangers associated with being on long term Oxygen Therapy . More than 1,200 Americans aged 65 and older die each year as a result of fire . One fifth of these individuals are bedridden or challenged by some other physical disability such as the need for Oxygen Therapy (American Burn Association). Home Oxygen Therapy uses concentrated Oxygen and is, therefore, a fire hazard. It will cause a flame and fire to spread rapidly if it comes into contact with an ignition source creating a hazardous environment for residents, visitors, service providers, and fire fighters.
Oxygen Therapy and Fire Safety Timothy Boardman BS1, Suzanne Cashman ScD1, Aqib 1Chaudhry BS 1, ... is expected that within 5 years the population of seniors in the town will be about 30% (Town or Carlisle Council of Aging, 2009). By ... information about fire safety in relation to oxygen use.
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