 Respironics
Oxygen
Concentrator
Respironics, a part of the Philips
company, have been producing medical equipment for many years,
and the Respironics Oxygen
Concentrator range of products have become firmly
established as some of the best cutting edge design and
innovation in the market. If you are considering buying an
oxygen concentrator for personal use, or in the workplace, this
overview will help you to understand why the Respironics
portable oxygen concentrators are so in demand, so easy to use,
and with all the controllability and functionality that you
could ask for.
What Is An
Oxygen Concentrator?
An oxygen concentrator is a piece of
specialist medical equipment that is used for providing
oxygen to a patient to assist in breathing and maintaining
oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Depending on the patient
needs, the oxygen can be delivered at levels that are
substantially higher than the oxygen in the air, or at levels
that are just a little more than ambient air levels.
Oxygen therapy has been an essential
part of healthcare for many years, but for those using oxygen
therapy in the home, there was often some risk when using
compressed oxygen in the home. Smokers for example, could not
use it, due to risk of explosion, and in the event of fire,
compressed oxygen cylinders could explode causing injury and
destruction.
 Safety
aside, the cost of oxygen therapy using compressed oxygen
was expensive and not that portable or convenient. This is
where the portable oxygen concentrator has made a huge
difference to the lives of many people. Retailing for as
little as $600 USD, the portable oxygen concentrators are
affordable, and do not require the constant attention of
replacing or topping up cylinders.
The portable oxygen concentrators were
introduced around the year 2000 and due to their size, they
produce on average, less than 1 liter per minute (LPM) of
oxygen, with some offering a demand flow only on inhalation by
the user. There are a few that offer a higher capacity,
typically up to 3 LPM.
Overview of the Respironics Oxygen
Concentrator
Respironics oxygen
concentrator models come as portable and stationary
units, allowing the user to lead a more independent life and
not be confined to home. The large stationary models are
generally used when the person is confined to the home, or
within a medical establishment, the portable units are
excellent for those who want to travel and lead as normal a
life as possible.
Respironics Stationary Oxygen
Concentrators
Respironics EverFlo™
Stationary Oxygen Monitor
As part of the Respironics Freedom
Series of oxygen therapy products, this Respironics oxygen
concentrator is designed to offer a much higher level
of freedom and clinical effectiveness than ever before. This
new breed of concentrators remove the bulkiness and complicated
servicing and maintenance scheduling that was considered the
norm for many years.
Weighing in at a mere 31 Ibs, the
Everflo Oxygen Concentrator from Respironics which has been
designed with a lot of thought to make for easy maintenance, as
well as providing the quality therapy that patients need. It is
cheaper to operate than many comparable machines, and the sleek
design and quiet operation make it unobtrusive. It can be
purchased with an oxygen purity indicator if
required.
Key
Features
- Lightweight- Easily transportable
at 31 pounds
- Attractive and sleek ergonomic
design
- Extremely quiet in
operation
- Extremely power
efficient
- Filter Changes are minimal - 2
yearly for home care provide, no changing for
patients
- Recessed oxygen flow meter to
reduce damage
- Easy to read and adjust oxygen percentage
indicator
- Internal tubing
storage
- Metal canula connector for
improved robustness
Retailing for under $700 the
Respironics Everflo oxygen monitor is one of the best and most
popular models on the market. For more information, download
this informational pdf from the Philips website.
The
Respironics EverFlo Q™ is based on the above model, but
is one of the first ultra quiet concentrator models to
enter the market. Typically operating at a mere 40
decibels, the EverFlo Q will truly make a difference to
the life of it's user. Noise can be a distraction and
irritation, especially when it continues for long periods
of time. This quiet oxygen concentrator can give you
piece of mind rather than a headache.
Item shown features EverFlo
Q™ and EverGo Portable
Oxygen Concentrator
Respironics Millennium M10 Oxygen
Concentrator
This stationary device
can produce a massive 10 LPM of oxygen. Produced specifically
to meet the needs of those patients requiring more than a 5 LPM
flow, this unit helps keep costs down whilst producing the
oxygen requirements. This oxygen concentrator boasts less
moving parts than any comparable machine on the market, and
claims greater reliability and less ongoing maintenance
costs.
Respironics state that
this is the highest performing and most reliable oxygen
concentrator on the market.
Retailing for around
$1200, this is not the cheapest model on the market, but it
certainly offers the power and reliability that many
seek.
Download the user
manual here
for more information.
Sponsored
Links
 Respironics EverGo™
Portable Oxygen Monitor
Many people who need oxygen therapy work hard to maintain a
happy life, one where they can enjoy many of the things they
used to before oxygen therapy became a necessity. Respironics
have gone a long way towards making those aspirations a reality
with the EverGo portable oxygen concentrator.
 It is designed to allow patients to
continue leading fulfilling lives, and to not be confined
to home for their treatment. It can even be taken on
aircraft and has been granted FAA approval for air travel,
although it is important to check your airlines policy, as
these may differ regarding portable oxygen concentrators
and other medical equipment. That said, a few mere years
ago, overseas travel was not even on the radar for many
patients, now the world in your oyster.
Item
shown features EverFlo Q™
and EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Package
Key
Features
- 8
hour battery life
- 1050 mlm (1.050 LPM) flow
rate
- Designed to look non-medical, attractive
carry case
- Lightweight design - less than 10
pounds
- FAA
approved for airline travel
- Easy to use control
panel
- Low
maintenance - features a single
filter
- Comprehensive accessory
range
Download the
EverGo Brochure now.
As you can see, the
Respironics Oxygen Concentrator range
offers some excellent products for the healthcare provider and
end user. There are a number of other companies offering
similar products worth considering. Here are a selection of
Respironics accessories and some other oxygen concentrators
that you may like to consider.
Respironics
Accessories
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