Bring identification, contact information, an accurate medication list, relevant clinician instructions, and your questions. For clothing and personal items, follow Bella Oxygen’s current device-specific checklist because oxygen and static safety rules vary by equipment.

Equalize early, gently, and repeatedly while pressure is changing. Swallowing, yawning, or a staff-taught maneuver may help, but do not force against pain. Signal the operator so compression can pause or reverse if pressure does not clear.