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My mum is coming up to 80 and uses o2, 24/7 and has a concentrator with settings at 2:0

12 years ago•5 Replies

My mum is coming up to 80 and uses o2, 24/7 and has a concentrator with settings at 2.0.

I want to take her to a restaurant to celebrate but I am worried about candles, although we wouldn't have any on our table but I am worried about other users in the restaurant.

How do I approach this, is it feasible for me to take her to a restaurant that uses candles or an Indian restaurant where they often bring out flames for sizzling dishes. She would be using a portable concentrator.

Anything else I should take into account?

Many thanks.

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12 years ago

I eat out regularly and take along my oxygen cylinder or Freestyle portable concentrator. I put the concentrator/cylinder under the table and we do not have candles or flaming dishes. I talked this over with my respiratory nurse and she is assured I am acting safely. I have never had any problems and neither have friends who do likewise (and my settings are higher). Hope your mum enjoys her meal.

Auntymary

Eldatom12 years ago

Thanks Auntymary, do you eat in restaurants where others have candles or flaming dishes? Mum eats regulary in pubs like carveries but I wanted to take her somewhere a little special.

12 years ago

Yes. We make the owners aware and they speak to their staff to ensure that no flaming dishes or candles cause us any problems. The candles never will I don't think as they are too far away. The staff are aware and so flaming dishes can be kept at a safe distance. I know others using oxygen who don't let this stop them eating out. As I said prepare the owners/managers, take reasonable precautions and I just hope you both enjoy it.

Auntymary

Eldatom12 years ago

Thank you so much Auntymary, I will let you know how it goes.

terrzy12 years ago

no problem,o2 does not cause fire only promtes it. my son takes me out to resturents with my portable o2 cylinder never a problem enjoy your meal terrzy

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