Archive for November, 2008

Portable Oxygen Systems

28th November 2008 by admin 1 Comment

The age of the cumbersome, heavy and large oxygen systems has passed, so unless bedridden you do have good, practical options for a portable oxygen system.

You must always follow your physician’s advice and based on a diagnosis.
There are three different types of oxygen supply storage systems where the oxygen is supplied to the patient generally [...]

What Are Oxygen Concentrators?

27th November 2008 by admin No Comments

Oxygen concentrators are units that extract oxygen from the regular air and provide it to the patient.
The air we breathe is normally (at sea level) 21% oxygen. An oxygen concentrator removes the nitrogen in the surrounding air and proceed to deliver approximately 95.5% oxygen.
These are electrical units, that are normally used at home as they [...]

Types Of Oxygen Delivery Systems

16th November 2008 by admin No Comments

There are three different types of oxygen delivery systems produced by different companies and in different models.

Oxygen Concentrators
Liquid Oxygen Tanks

Compressed Oxygen (Oxygen Cylinders)

Oxygen concentrators extract oxygen from the surrounding air; they are powered by electricity. Portable alternatives have been developed in the last few years. There are various portable alternatives that are either battery [...]

Lifestyle And Oxygen Therapy

14th November 2008 by admin No Comments

You are finding yourself short of breath and then your physician diagnoses you. You are advised that you must have oxygen therapy.
One of your main worries relates directly to your lifestyle. You don’t really know how this will affect you, whether you will be housebound and in general what your new limitations are.
Your physician [...]

Benefits Of Portable Oxygen Equipment

12th November 2008 by admin No Comments

For many people who depend on an external oxygen supply, the development of portable oxygen alternatives has changed their lives.
These changes are both psychological and physical.
Some of the psychological ones are:

A recovered sense of freedom
Less dependency
Activity renewal
Getting rid of those housebound chains
Even social contact

On the physical side:

Less weight to carry
Longer lasting oxygen supply
Easier to [...]

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