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How do I maintain my equipment? The three types of oxygen systems currently available are: Compressed gas systems Portable oxygen concentrators POCs Liquid oxygen systems The compressed gas system consists of a stationary concentrator, to be used in the home, and a small oxygen tank, to be used outside the home.
Oxygen concentrator with foot tubing Liquid oxygen system Small, refillable tank that you fill from the reservoir as needed Oxygen reservoir with foot tubing Portable oxygen concentrator POC A small electric device that can be worn on the back or wheeled around, runs on regular electricity or a battery, is easily recharged even in a car, and requires no tanks or filling. The maximum tubing length for proper delivery of oxygen is 7 feet.
These units can be taken onto airplanes. Accessories Several accessories come with your oxygen equipment. Nasal cannula Oxygen is generally delivered through tubing and a nasal cannula, sometimes called nasal prongs. The nasal cannula end of the tubing fits into your nose, and is the most common delivery accessory. The stationary equipment for home use comes with foot tubing, so you can freely move about the house. The ambulatory equipment comes with shorter tubing. Oxygen masks Oxygen masks can also be used for higher oxygen needs.
The Oxymask is a comfortable version. Reservoir tubing An Oxymizer mustache or pendant can increase the amount of oxygen delivered or make the oxygen last longer. Humidifier bottle Higher oxygen settings can be drying to the lining of the nose. A humidifier attached to your stationary oxygen equipment can help prevent this dryness.
Carrying cases, carts Ambulatory oxygen tanks can be rolled in small carts, carried in backpacks and sometimes even worn as a waist pack.
Portable oxygen concentrators are rolled in their own cases, worn in a backback on the back or slung over the shoulder. Liquid systems deliver higher flows of oxygen for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, it is getting more difficult to obtain liquid oxygen systems. Oxygen conserving devices may not deliver enough oxygen. Certain oxygen face masks and reservoir cannulas can boost the delivery of oxygen and make high oxygen flows more comfortable.
While a large population is queuing up outside hospital premises, there are several patients who are getting themselves treated at home, breathing with the help of oxygen concentrators and cylinders. There are two types of oxygen concentrators. These are namely continuous flow and pulse. Oxygen concentrators take in air from the room and filter out nitrogen. The process provides the higher amounts of oxygen needed for oxygen therapy.
Concentrators may be large and stationary or small and portable. Concentrators are different than tanks or other containers supplying oxygen because they use electrical pumps to concentrate the continuous supply of oxygen that comes from the surrounding air.
You may have seen oxygen concentrators for sale online without a prescription. At this time, the FDA has not approved or cleared any oxygen concentrators to be sold or used without a prescription.
If you are prescribed an oxygen concentrator for chronic health problems and have changes in your breathing or oxygen levels, or have symptoms of COVID, call your health care provider. Do not make changes to the oxygen levels on your own.
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