What You Need To Know About Oxygen Concentrator Devices

The air contains 21% oxygen

The air contains 21% oxygen. That is a fair percentage to be able to breathe and function normally for as long as we don't have any respiratory problems. However this oxygen content is not high enough for people with respiratory problems. Supplemental oxygen is a need for people with respiratory capacities below their optimal levels. A device used to provide oxygen at a higher concentration than the regular oxygen in the environment is called oxygen concentrator. A supplemental oxygen source must be set up at home.

A simple concentrator is used to deliver continuous oxygen and comes in two cylinders. It can be installed at home for easy access to oxygen. It weighs somewhere between 4 to 20 pounds. It needs a power source so recharging is a must when needed.

An oxygen concentrator is a better alternative to compressed air oxygen. These tanks are more safe, more convenient, and are cost effective. An average price of the unit is $800. You can lease this device from a medical supplies company via your medical insurance policy if your budget does not afford to for you to make a purchase of this device.

The most preferred medical device for oxygen therapy has always been the oxygen concentrator. Its advantages are the level of safety it offers when in contrast to the storage of other portable sources of oxygen. The cylinder type of oxygen tank can potentially lead to leakage. Thus, it can lead to serious hazards such as the onset of fire.

The market currently sells several portable oxygen concentrator devices. In fact, several oxygen concentrators are approved for air travel, perfect for those patients who need to fly.

The Lifestyle brand delivers oxygen at a rate of 1 to 5. It has a handle and is sold with a carrying bag. The drawback of this unit is that it is noisy compared to other brands. It also has a battery that lasts for 45 minutes. It is rechargeable through an AC or DC source.

Inogen One is the quietest type of oxygen concentrator on the market. Its oxygen pulses are available in nine pulses. It works in three different modes including a sensitive mode. The sensitivity mode is based on the sensitivity of a person's breathing. The unit has a handle, carrying bag, and an optional cart.

The Inogen brand of oxygen concentrator keeps a record of the user's breathing and flow rates for as long as three months. The patient together with his or her physician can use this helpful data for monitoring purposes.

Lastly, another brand to consider is Freestyle portable oxygen tank. It is very lightweight with a weight of 4.5 pounds. The unit's battery lasts up to two hours. The battery belt is an optional accessory, when worn provides an additional six hours of battery power. It features both audible and visual alarms unlike the other two brands of oxygen concentrator devices.

You should have a discussion with your health professional to learn more about oxygen concentrator devices before making a purchase or leasing a unit. The privilege of having health devices in the comfort of homes also means a big responsibility to properly operate and maintain these devices.

by: Robert Fogarty

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