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Can Mupirocin ointment be used while patient is getting oxygen by nasal cannula?

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A risk assessment such be done, depending on the country/area prescrping the product. An active ingredient in Mupirocin is paraffin based which when combined with increased oxygen is perceived as a potential fire hazard.

Other Products can be used which do not contain Petrolum Jelly such as Prontoderm Nasal Gel or Naspetin.
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