People who have to carry oxygen cylinders everywhere they go might avoid travelling because it seems to be a difficult task. But if someone needs to carry medical oxygen, that does not mean that they have to eliminate travelling from their lives. One cannot stop living and enjoying their life. And travelling is one of the leisure’s that everyone would once like to experience in their lives. Moreover, you cannot avoid travelling forever because you have to carry a medical oxygen cylinder with you every time you go out. If you are fit to travel, then taking an oxygen cylinder cannot be a hindrance for you. If you are privileged enough to travel across states and countries, then you should not say no to travelling when you have the right chance. People with oxygen cylinders do need to take some precautions while they are travelling and are required to carry an extra oxygen cylinder so that their medical needs can be fulfilled. There are some tips that you need to follow while travelling with an oxygen cylinder so that your travelling experience can be improved. The essential tips are given below:
- While travelling through a car, you need to carry some oxygen cylinders because road trips are usually long, and you cannot go for that long without an extra oxygen cylinder. If you are planning to travel long distances in a car, it is advised that you should inform your car insurer that you will be carrying an oxygen cylinder in your vehicle. There will be a number of cylinders or liquid oxygen in your car which needs to be stored properly so that while you are on the road, they do not get damaged because then it will be challenging to find the cylinder at that moment from an unknown place.
- You also need to make sure that all the cylinders you are carrying should be appropriately stored because transporting such sensitive things requires attention and proper storage. So the people travelling with you, the person driving the car, and you are responsible for carrying the cylinders that you are taking along with you on this trip without any damage. Avoid rash driving, eating and drinking in the car. Also, make sure to take a look every time the car stops at a stoppage.
- You need to consider your trip, the journey, and the mode of transport you are going to use for the travelling. Only then you will be able to plan how you are going to carry the extra cylinder with you. For example, when you are travelling in your own vehicle, it will be easy for you to carry the cylinders because you will know how to take care of and store them. While on public transport it might not be allowed to bring an oxygen cylinder. On the other hand, some airlines provide their own oxygen to the patients and do not allow you to travel without the written permission of your doctor stating your medical conditions, which makes it necessary to visit your doctor before travelling.
- Do not forget to visit your doctor before the day of travelling. You would have to take permission from your doctor so that if you are travelling on public transport, you can have permission for travelling from your doctor. You also need to know your medical condition before travelling in any means of transport as some of the transport mediums do not allow you to travel without written permission while others will require to know your medical condition so they can provide you with the facilities you need on the mode.