Preparing for Travel Season with Oxygen

Preparing for Travel Season with Oxygen

Scott Ridl

The weather is getting nicer, and after staying inside your house all winter, it’s time for you to go on a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re ...

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Preparing for Travel Season with Oxygen

Preparing for Travel Season with Oxygen

The weather is getting nicer, and after staying inside your house all winter, it’s time for you to go on a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re going out of the country, planning a road trip, or going on a cruise, we want to make sure you are prepared for the travel season with your oxygen concentrator.

As a safety measure, we recommend you test your oxygen concentrator and your batteries at least 2 months before your trip. This gives you enough time to ensure every piece works correctly and if it doesn’t, you can reach out to us and ensure your trip will be worry free and if you don’t have a portable oxygen concentrator, we also have rentals!

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Scott Ridl
Traveling with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort

Traveling with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort

Amanda Lundberg, BSN, RN

Traveling while managing oxygen therapy can often seem challenging, but not when you’re equipped with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator. This innovative device, ...

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Traveling with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort

Traveling with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort

Traveling while managing oxygen therapy can often seem challenging, but not when you’re equipped with the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator. This innovative device, designed with your comfort and convenience in mind, offers a combination of standout features that make it a reliable travel companion. It boasts a unique, ergonomic shape for easy handling, advanced UltraSense technology for sensitive breath detection and timely oxygen delivery, and an impressive battery life that can last up to 8 hours on a setting of 2. All of these features are packed into a lightweight, compact unit that meets FAA requirements for in-flight use.

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Amanda Lundberg, BSN, RN
How to Check the Oxygen Purity of Your Oxygen Concentrator

How to Check the Oxygen Purity of Your Oxygen Concentrator

Ryan Anthony

Oxygen concentrators are important medical devices, but like all technology, they are prone to decline and will fail over time. In regards to oxygen concentrators, ...

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How to Check the Oxygen Purity of Your Oxygen Concentrator

How to Check the Oxygen Purity of Your Oxygen Concentrator

Oxygen concentrators are important medical devices, but like all technology, they are prone to decline and will fail over time. In regards to oxygen concentrators, the purity of the oxygen coming from your concentrator is extremely important and should be functioning within a particular range.

When you set 2 liters per minute (LPM) on your device, you expect to get 2 LPM of at least >95% purified oxygen. However, when concentrators malfunction, you might think you are getting 2 LPM, but in reality, the concentration could be 85% or even lower. This poses a serious medical concern because, in this scenario, you will not be able to rely on your concentrator to deliver the oxygen concentration that you need.

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Ryan Anthony
aveling with the Inogen One G5 Portable Concentrator

Traveling with the Inogen One G4

Amanda Lundberg, BSN, RN

Navigating the world while managing oxygen therapy can seem challenging, but thanks to the advent of devices like the Inogen One G4 portable oxygen concentrator, ...

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Traveling with the Inogen One G4

aveling with the Inogen One G5 Portable Concentrator

Navigating the world while managing oxygen therapy can seem challenging, but thanks to the advent of devices like the Inogen One G4 portable oxygen concentrator, the world is truly your oyster. With its lightweight design and compact size, it is specially created for ease of travel.

The device’s superior battery life ensures a reliable oxygen supply, while its quiet operation allows for discrete use, making it the perfect companion whether you’re jet-setting across the globe, sailing on a serene cruise, or embarking on an exciting road trip.

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Amanda Lundberg, BSN, RN
Oxygen Concentrators and Heat Don't Mix – Summer Concentrator Safety

Oxygen Concentrators and Heat Don’t Mix – Summer Concentrator Safety

Ryan Anthony

Just like any other type of electronic, or piece of medical equipment that you depend on, there are things you should know about the proper ...

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Oxygen Concentrators and Heat Don’t Mix – Summer Concentrator Safety

Oxygen Concentrators and Heat Don't Mix – Summer Concentrator Safety

Just like any other type of electronic, or piece of medical equipment that you depend on, there are things you should know about the proper safety precautions for your oxygen concentrators. With the approaching hottest months of the year for much of the country, you will need to consider how your oxygen concentrator will fair out in the high temperatures. High heat, and especially flames near your unit, can be extremely dangerous, as well as harmful.

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Ryan Anthony
Top Rated Portable Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Top Portable Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Scott Ridl

Choosing the right portable oxygen concentrator (POC) that meets your medical and lifestyle needs is crucial. With new launches and brands entering the market in ...

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Top Portable Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Top Rated Portable Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Choosing the right portable oxygen concentrator (POC) that meets your medical and lifestyle needs is crucial. With new launches and brands entering the market in 2022, users now have more options to consider. In 2023, we have identified the top portable oxygen concentrators that can help you make an informed decision. However, it’s important to consult with your doctor and review your prescription to determine your specific oxygen requirements. Here are our top picks for portable oxygen concentrators in 2023.

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Scott Ridl
What is the Average Lifespan of a Oxygen Concentrator?

What is the Average Lifespan of a Oxygen Concentrator?

Kristina Diaz, RRT

Portable and stationary oxygen concentrators provide oxygen therapy at home and on the go, which is why they’re built to last. Lifespans of oxygen concentrators ...

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What is the Average Lifespan of a Oxygen Concentrator?

What is the Average Lifespan of a Oxygen Concentrator?

Portable and stationary oxygen concentrators provide oxygen therapy at home and on the go, which is why they’re built to last. Lifespans of oxygen concentrators vary, depending on several factors: how often you use your concentrator, whether you purchase your unit new or used, the manufacturer and your specific model, how frequently you service your unit and how well you maintain your concentrator.

In general, portable oxygen concentrators last 4-7 years or more when the unit is well maintained. Refer to your user’s manual for more detailed information on your specific device.

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Kristina Diaz, RRT
Connect a CPAP Machine to Your Oxygen Concentrator

How To: Connect a CPAP Machine to Your Oxygen Concentrator

Danielle Jason

If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, it may become necessary to use an oxygen concentrator in addition to a CPAP machine. ...

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How To: Connect a CPAP Machine to Your Oxygen Concentrator

Connect a CPAP Machine to Your Oxygen Concentrator

If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, it may become necessary to use an oxygen concentrator in addition to a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine is used for obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. This condition is when the muscles in your throat cannot support their weight while you are sleeping. Often, a first sign would be a sleeping partner mentioning or complaining about your snoring, a common symptom of sleep apnea. It’s also extremely common for the patient to feel restless and run-down when they wake up; often being accompanied by headaches and other signs of not receiving enough oxygen at night.

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Danielle Jason
Top Home Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Top Home Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Kristina Diaz, RRT

If you have been searching for the ideal home concentrator, look no further. We’ve rounded up the top home concentrators for 2023, paying special attention ...

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Top Home Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

Top Home Oxygen Concentrators for 2023

If you have been searching for the ideal home concentrator, look no further. We’ve rounded up the top home concentrators for 2023, paying special attention to the various features and qualities of each unit. Stationary units (also known as home units), are powerful yet increasingly becoming energy efficient. Using less wattage while providing a high output of continuous flow oxygen make these home units adaptable and functional for your everyday oxygen needs.

One of the critical factors that make the home oxygen units larger than the portable oxygen units is the ability to supply continuous-flow oxygen. Portable units mostly supply pulse-dose oxygen that is oxygen at user’s inspiration using advanced breath-detection technology. Whereas home units supply oxygen constantly irrespective of user’s breathing pattern.

Let’s have a look at the top four Home Oxygen concentrators available in the market today.

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Kristina Diaz, RRT
HCPCS Codes for Oxygen Concentrators and Oxygen Equipment

HCPCS Codes for Oxygen Concentrators

Scott Ridl

Medical bills contain medical billing codes, which are associated with each service or piece of medical equipment provided with your care. Every year, insurers process ...

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HCPCS Codes for Oxygen Concentrators

HCPCS Codes for Oxygen Concentrators and Oxygen Equipment

Medical bills contain medical billing codes, which are associated with each service or piece of medical equipment provided with your care. Every year, insurers process over five billion claims to receive payment for equipment and services so that medical providers, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and medical supply companies receive their payments. Medical billing codes help ensure minimal errors, allowing claims to process smoothly and efficiently.

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Scott Ridl