Frequently Asked Questions This is device which is used provide a concentrated oxygen while inhalation to a patient.
This can be given in medical conditions when patient has insufficiency of oxygen while breathing or Dr wants to give increased proportion of oxygen in inhaled air based on disease condition
There are mainly 2 types of OC available
1. Stationary: This can be kept at home/hospital and can't be carried easily everywhere. This is commonly used and more economic
2. Portable/POC: This is meant to help a patient to be mobile along with the machine. This comparatively expensive
Generally Oxygen Concentrator comes with capacity of flow : 5Ltrs/Minute & 10Ltrs/Minute
When to Rent: When usage is for short duration, you want patient to get adapted to therapy, you don’t want to invest money in one go for purchase
When to Buy: When usage is for long term, you don't want your patient to get exposed to a used device, your patient is comfortable with therapy.
Main Machine, Bottle, Cannula, Power Adapter ( Accessories may differ based on companies, model etc)
An Oxygen Concentrator is a medical device which delivers the increased proportion of oxygen in inhaled air. This is used when a Dr wants to increase the Oxygen proportion in the inhaled air.
O2 concentrator is helpful to manage respiratory issues as this ensures delivery of concentrated Oxygen and better oxygen levels helps body to recover soon.
Oxygen concentrator should be used strictly with a medical advice. Any patient who is continuously suffering with lower oxygen levels can be put on Oxygen support. Medical conditions like COPD , Trauma etc causes use of Oxygen support.
Oxygen concentrator can be used in hospital and home care settings. Home O2 concentrator is a good option for chronic respiratory problems.
Oxygen concentrators can be categorised based on capacity and mobility .
Capacity :
5L – This type of Oxygen Concentrators will deliver Oxygen up to 5liters/minute
10L – This type of Oxygen Concentrators will deliver Oxygen up to 10liters/minute
Mobility :
Stationary : These devices come in 5L and 10L both , but these devices are bulky and not easy to transport . These devices don’t have battery back up as well. Portable O2 Concentrator : These devices also come in 5L and 10L , but they are portable and can be carried easily. These devices have battery back to provide support without electricity also.
O2 Concentrators are mainly used for home care usage
Oxygen Concentrator in India is available between INR 25000- INR 65000 based on different companies, models , capacities ,variants etc.
Oxygen Concentrator in India can be rented easily between INR 2500- INR 5500 .
It is good to take OCs on rent initially, if your Dr suggest that O2 concentrator will be required for long term then anyone should consider buying it.
Oxygen concentrator can be easily used at home , provided settings are done properly . This has to be used with an Oxygen delivery cannula which get connected on nostrils of patient. Any trained technician can set up the device at your place.
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