The SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator is the latest edition to the respiratory product line from Philips Respironics. Following the clean design lines of its predecessor, the SimplyGo, the Mini offers high oxygen capacity in a compact size. The most notable features of the SimplyGo Mini is the weight - only 5 pounds … [Read more...]
Respironics SimplyFlo: A New Small Home & Travel Concentrator
A new oxygen concentrator is now available that will be a benefit to oxygen users who are seeking a small, travel-sized, concentrator for night use, including use with a CPAP or BiPap machine. Respironics has just introduced the SimplyFlo. Combining the names of Respironics' popular portable concentrator, the SimplyGo, and their … [Read more...]
A Guide to Understanding Pulse Flow Settings on Portable Oxygen Concentrators
One of the most confusing aspects of portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) is the pulse settings. Are they the same as continuous flow settings? Is there a difference in the setting from one POC to another? I am going to provide a detailed response to these common questions. Be warned! Since this is such important information, … [Read more...]
Product Review: Respironics SimplyGo
The SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator is the latest edition to the respiratory product line from Philips Respironics. Recognized immediately as an improvement over the EverGo, the SimplyGo is gaining popularity since receiving FAA approval effective November 1, 2012. The SimplyGo comes standard with the SimplyGo … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Battery Power
In my last two posts, I discussed the two most important factors in determining which portable oxygen concentrator is the best: oxygen flow and size. A third important consideration is battery power. One of the greatest benefits of portable oxygen concentrators is they are truly portable. With the ability to unplug from an … [Read more...]