The oxygen concentrator is a medical equipment that provides low-flow oxygen therapy to patients with respiratory failure caused by lung and respiratory diseases who need this treatment at home. These machines work by sucking the air out of the room to filter the nitrogen. This process makes the air we breathe through these medical devices contain a percentage greater than 21% of oxygen that we normally find in the environment.
It is very simple to use and advantageous, since it is quite silent, light, has no risk of leaks or explosions, and is energy-saving, this last characteristic is very important since it works on the basis of electric current.
How does an oxygen concentrator work?
An oxygen concentrator is an electrical device that sucks in air from the environment, separates oxygen from other gases, and delivers oxygen to the patient in high concentrations. The ambient air is absorbed by a small electric compressor through a series of filters. Compressed air passes through two molecular sieve chambers to remove nitrogen.
The discarded gas returns to the air harmlessly and the process repeats. The patient then receives oxygen through a nasal cannula or mask. So you have an uninterrupted supply of oxygen when you need it at the push of a button. This supply is available 24 hours a day.
An oxygen concentrator is the most reliable, efficient, and convenient source of supplemental oxygen available today. The equipment allows to have a high purity oxygen supplement.
What is an oxygen concentrator for?
The oxygen concentrator is used to deliver low-flow oxygen therapies to patients with respiratory failure. This treatment delivers oxygen in concentrations higher than those found in ambient air to treat or prevent symptoms of hypoxia.
What are the advantages of a Kalstein oxygen concentrator?
It is a portable device, light to transport, requires little energy, any space, clean and dry, is enough. For maintenance, it is enough to periodically wash the humidifying container, and having drinking water to humidify the oxygen is sufficient. Oxygen is free, the cost of consumables for a year of use is much lower than the total cost of other options to obtain oxygen.
How do you use an oxygen concentrator?
- The first thing you should do is get the instructions from your doctor, he is who will determine the amount and frequency of oxygen that your body needs to meet the gas demand.
- The second thing is to have the oxygen administration devices such as the nasal cannula, simple mask, mask with reservoir, etc. This will depend on the flow of oxygen that the doctor recommends.
- The third thing is to know how to use the concentrator for this: The concentrator must be placed at a minimum distance of 15 cm from the wall, and connected to the electrical power. Turn it on and wait a few minutes to wait for the concentrator to supply the oxygen adequately (it is recommended to read the instructions for use). Put on the oxygen delivery device and receive treatment according to medical indications.
- Unplug the concentrator when you are not using it.
- Use strictly the amount and time indicated by the doctor.
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