How should oxygen cylinders be stored in the patient's residence?

Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The three main issues to oxygen storage in a patient's residence are: 

• Secured in an appropriate stand to prevent tipping and physical damage
• Placement away from heat sources
• Located with adequate ventilation

Placement under the patient's bed would be acceptable if there are no bed coverings which prevent airflow and there is no heat source such as a radiator or air register (central air heating).

Inappropriate storage locations would include; open porches or decks, near a furnace or water heater, and closets.