How do I decide which oxygen concentrator is right for me

The first question is: What puts me in control of my oxygen and what is the biggest challenge I face? How do I solve this problem? What do I need? Portable oxygen for when I am active or oxygen when I am at sleep or both? There are proven solutions for both.

1) The small portable oxygen concentrators that you carry around your shoulder etc., do what is referred to as pulse does which is perfect for being active, although not recommended for sleep. Pulse dose deliveries a bolus of oxygen when you breathe through your nose, this is the equivalent of what you normally inhale. These portable oxygen concentrators weigh from 2.8 LBS to 5.7 LBS Parts Inc. Proven products for active use are OxyGo Next, OxyGo Fit, Inogen G5 and Inogen G4.

2) Continuous flow is recommended for sleep because 60-70 % of people are mouth breathers and we all have erratic sleeping patterns. The proven models for portable continuous flow are Caire Eclipse 5 and the O2 Concepts Oxlife Independence. These will provide continuous flow up to 3 LPM and pulse dose from .5-9 setting, depending on model.

3) If you only require oxygen while you sleep and do not need to take the oxygen while traveling, a stationary medical oxygen concentrator will be all you need. We recommend the OxyHome stationary home oxygen concentartor, which delivers 1-5 LPM continuous flow.

4) High flow stationary oxygen concentrators are for people who require higher settings more than standard oxygen concentrators.These are special order and we recommend the Caire Airesp Intensity, which delivers 2-10 LPM continuous.

Oxygen Parts Inc. offers the complete spectrum for all proven oxygen flow settings available of medical oxygen concentrators. What does that mean? That translates into all models of medical oxygen concentrators deliver from .5 LPM to 10 LPM, and there are dozens and dozens of that will fall into a certain area of that spectrum. In reality you may only need one. At Oxygen Parts Inc. we offer 5 models of the proven brands that delivers your specific needs OxyGo, Inogen and Caire. Based on proven quality and factory support we offer these brands OxyGo, Inogen, Caire and oly recommend these rands.. People are overwhelmed by an overabundance of choice. In this day age with the endless information out there, how do you decide which solution to go with? Oxygen Parts Inc. has worked wit the best oxygen concentrators on the market. We have over 40 years of experience with medical oxygen concentrators and have serviced all manufactured models, we only recommend the best solution for you or your clients. So where should you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Price

Many choose an oxygen concentrator based on price. The more expensive units aren’t always the best, however, the cost is usually a reflection of quality service from the company you choose. Generally, you get what you pay for, but there are some oxygen concentrators that represent an exceptional level of value for their price. Keep in mind that the initial investment will be one-time; it’s an investment into better health and wellness! Portability and or cost? We have several options for the client’s requirements: rental, lease or purchase.

Medical Grade

Medical oxygen concentrators concentrate atmospheric oxygen of 20.8% oxygen up to 95.6% +/- 3% for a clinical benefit for the person requiring oxygen therapy. All of our oxygen concentrators are medical oxygen concentrators. Some devices have been described as oxygen concentrators but may only concentrate more than 20.8% meaning they do concentrate more than atmospheric oxygen but not the concentration needed for oxygen therapy.

Proven

Proven, all our products have been tried and performed for decades, it’s a measurement of dependability. Find out what is most important for your lifestyle. Portability is a consideration for those who may have to travel or hike with their unit — even just from room-to-room! Most people won’t need an ultra-portable unit, but many people will it’s small, easily portable oxygen concentrator that can be taken along any time you’re on the go. Ask about pulse dose delivery and continuous flow when needing a portable oxygen concentrator and your specific requirements.

At Oxygen Parts Inc., our mission is to provide high-quality oxygen concentrators — and to make it simple to find the units, parts, and accessories you need. Use our comparison tool to compare options or give us a call for a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!