One of the greatest advancements that has helped oxygen-dependent patients enjoy a higher quality of life is the battery-powered portable oxygen concentrator. Portable oxygen concentrators use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that last an average of three years before they begin to wear out. But what do you do with a battery … [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...]
What to do when you need more than 3 LPM
I recently received a request for information about a portable oxygen concentrator that can provide more than 3 LPM on continuous flow. I agree with the commenter that tanks are an unsatisfactory option, and want to provide those in a similar predicament with an alternative. Unfortunately, 3 LPM is the highest continuous flow … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Sound Level
We've covered a lot of ground with our series on choosing the best portable oxygen concentrator. We began with the oxygen flow, then discussed the size and weight, followed by the battery power. Now we're wrapping up the series with an often overlooked factor--the sound level. Here's the low-down on the official sound levels … [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...]