Is petrolatum safe to use with oxygen?

The use of petroleum-based products should be avoided when handling patients under oxygen therapy. Whenever a skin moisturizer is needed for lubrication or rehydration of dry nasal passages, the lips or nose when breathing oxygen, consider the use of oil-in water creams or water-based products.

Does Vaseline mix with oxygen?

Do not use oil, grease or petroleum-based products on the equipment. Do not use it near you while you use oxygen. These materials are highly flammable and will burn readily and violently in an oxygen rich environment. Avoid oil or petroleum-based lotions or creams, like Vaseline, on your face or upper chest.

How can I moisturize my nose while on oxygen?

Apply a thin coating of a moisturizing balm, sesame seed oil, or coconut oil to the inside of your nostrils with the tip of a cotton swab or a clean finger (moisturizing balms specifically made for dry nasal passages due to oxygen therapy are available in the market)

What ointment can you use with oxygen?

Home oxygen users You should not touch any oxygen equipment until you have washed your hands thoroughly. Skin products containing white soft paraffin, petroleum jelly or emulsifying ointment saturate your hair, clothing, bedding and bandages making them potentially more flammable.

Can you use KY jelly with oxygen?

Using oxygen may make your lips, mouth, or nose dry. Keep them moist with aloe vera or a water-based lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly. Do not use oil-based products, such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline).

Is it okay to put Vaseline in my nose?

Q: Vaseline is commonly used for a dry nose. But please never, never use petroleum jelly (petrolatum) or anything oily inside your nose. Putting Vaseline in the nose could be life-threatening, as the oil can get into your lungs, and you can’t remove it.

Can you use K-Y Jelly with oxygen?

How can I make my nose more comfortable with oxygen?

What Can You Do to Prevent This?

  1. Make Adjustments to Your Oxygen Delivery System.
  2. Get a Humidifier Bottle for Your Oxygen Delivery System.
  3. Don’t Let Your Oxygen Mask Leak.
  4. Get a More Comfortable Oxygen Mask or Nasal Cannula.
  5. Use Moisturizers and Creams.
  6. Make Hydration a Priority.
  7. Get a Humidifier for Your House.

How do you prevent skin breakdown from nasal cannula?

If you use a nasal cannula, the tubing may rub under your nostrils and around your ears. To keep your skin from getting sore, tuck some gauze under the tubing. Use a water-based lotion on rubbed areas.

Is aquaphor safe to use with oxygen?

No interactions were found between Aquaphor and oxygen.

Is Vaseline the same as petroleum jelly?

Vaseline is the name of a popular brand of petroleum jelly. It’s a mixture of minerals and waxes that are easily spreadable. Vaseline has been used for more than 140 years as a healing balm and ointment for wounds, burns, and chafed skin.

Can you use Vaseline in nose while on oxygen?

oxygen and vaseline. Ok. I have heard that vaseline or carmex being used on the patients lips or nose that is using oxygen can be combustable. Is is true. and if so is is evidenced based practice not to use it.

Is Vaseline safe to put in your nose?

The lining of the nose, mouth, and lungs do not have oils; therefore, Vaseline stays intact and collects. When you place Vaseline in the nose at night, small amounts of the Vaseline run down the back of the nose and throat. Normally, this is swallowed, and if small amounts are accidentally eaten, it is safe and non-toxic.

Is oxygen therapy and Vaseline a dangerous combination?

The justification of the combination of vaseline and oxygen has been subject for discussion in many hospitals. Due to the lack of evidence based data in literature, we have provided recommendations from a pharmacist’s perspective. The use of petroleum-based products should be avoided when handling patients under oxygen therapy.

Why can’t you use Vaseline with oxygen?

Oxygen and Vaseline, when combined with a fuel source, DO pose a fire risk. At the level of basic chemistry, we can see that combining oxygen, a source of heat, and any product derived from petroleum (a fuel source) will lead to a fire. What should you not use while on oxygen?