Oxygen and Smoking can kill, tragically.

Horrible news. All RTs can tell stories about patients on Oxygen who continue to smoke despite the risk and warnings. Here’s an especially tragic story.
Reckless smoker a killer, cops say - 03/21/06 - The Detroit News
Because of his history of reckless smoking, Renwicj has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the infant’s death, [...]

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

If passed, will pays less for home O2…
WHSV | One Act, One Less Breath
An act of Congress could take many people’s breath away, literally. A section of the “Deficit Reduction Act of 2005″ will force patients who are on home oxygen to foot more of the bill. Currently, Medicare pays for the machine, supplies, and [...]