Oxygen Concentrator Machines
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Home O2 Machines
Respironics Everflo QHome Oxygen Concentrator
Q is for Quiet
Small Size
Light Weight
Low Maintenance
OPI & NonOPI Versions
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Invacare Perfecto2Home Oxygen Concentrator
Small Size
Light Weight
Energy Efficient
Modern Design
Compatible w/ Invacare Homefill System
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Invacare Platinum XLHome Oxygen Concentrator
Reliable
Compatible w/Invacare Homefill System
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John Bunn
Home Oxygen Concentrator
5 Liter Per Minute Oxygen Machine
Easy To Read Display
Quiet Operation
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Respironics M10
Home Oxygen Concentrator
10 Liter Per Minute Oxygen Machine
OPI & NonOPI Versions
Reliable & Highest Performing
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Sequal Integra
Home Oxygen Concentrator
10 Liter Per Minute Oxygen Machine
Quiet Elegance
Maintenance Free Reliability
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We carry many Home Oxygen Concentrators. If you are looking for a Home Oxygen Machine that is not listed above give us a call to inquire.
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Cleaning The Humidifier
The humidifier must be kept clean at all times. Bacteria can grow in the water and on
wet surfaces in the moist environment of the humidifier, leading to infection. The humidifier should be emptied, rinsed and refilled everyday. It should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, more frequently if ordered by the user’s doctor or respiratory therapist. It is recommended that a user have at least two humidifiers: one to use while the other is being cleaned.
The following items will be needed to clean the humidifier:
Dishwashing detergent
White vinegar
A small brush (i.e., tooth brush)
Two containers or buckets
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The Power Company
A user of an oxygen concentrator should be instructed to contact their community’s power company and explain that he or she has life-sustaining equipment in the home. Should the user’s area experience a power failure, the power company should give priority to restoring power to the user’s home over others in the area that are not using such equipment.
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Definition Of Home Oxygen Therapy
Home oxygen therapy is a term used to define oxygen therapy that is provided outside of a hospital or clinical setting. Home oxygen therapy includes therapy that does not allow patients to easily move around outside the house, as well as therapy that allows the patient to be extremely mobile. People with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, congestive heart failure, and fibrotic lung disease would be candidates for home oxygen therapy. There are several types of home oxygen equipment, each designed to meet a variety of patient needs: ambulation, dosage delivery and other needs. Not every home oxygen system can satisfy every prescription or every patient need.
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Benefits Of Home Oxygen Therapy
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benefits of continuous oxygen use include:
Improved brain function
Improved breathing
Improved sleep
Increased alertness
Increased stamina
Increased longevity
Enhanced ability to do more physical activity and exercise
Enhanced quality of life (QOL)
Prevalence Of COPD
An estimated 16 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD annually. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. By 2020, it is expected to move up to number 3. Cigarette smoking is the primary risk factor for COPD.
In 2007, direct and indirect cost to the nation is $43 billion and rising.
There is an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S. receiving long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). Home oxygen use is estimates to be rising at around 13% per year. Give that estimate, 2.9 million patients will be using home oxygen by 2013.
