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: Size Matters
I am frequently are asked which portable oxygen concentrator is the best one. The answer depends on your lifestyle and needs. In my previous post I shared the most important distinction between the portable oxygen concentrators available: pulse only flow vs. pulse and continuous flow. If you determine that you must use a … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Start with the Flow
The question I am most often asked is which portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is the best one. My answer: "The best POC is the one that is right for you - for your oxygen needs and lifestyle." If you looking into purchasing a portable oxygen concentrator and you receive an answer that is different from this one, then you are … [Read more...]
Long-term oxygen therapy
For the past two decades, the focus of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has been shifting further and further each year from stationary to portable systems. Medical advancements have allowed patients being treated for lung diseases such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis to be increasingly ambulatory, causing a real demand for … [Read more...]