Respironics SimplyGo Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the maximum setting of pulse and continuous settings on the SimplyGo? The simply go has a maximum setting of 6 on pulse and ...

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Respironics SimplyGo Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum setting of pulse and continuous settings on the SimplyGo?
The simply go has a maximum setting of 6 on pulse and a maximum continuous setting of 2. This machine can be used during the day and at night, pulse for day if doctor recommended and continuous flow for night.

Will the SimplyGo fit under a seat in an airplane?
The simply go’s dimensions are: 11.5 in X 10 in X6 in depending on the type of aircraft you are traveling on, this machine may or may not fit under the seat in an airplane. You also have to take into consideration the larger wheels on the cart, the cart will have to be detracted from the unit and stored in the overhead compartment.

What is the noise level of the SimplyGo?
The simply go has a rated decibel level DBA of 43 on a setting of 2 pulse. When you increase the settings of the machine, the DBA level will increase because the compressor has to work at a faster rate in order to operate at a higher setting.

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Operating Your LifeChoice Activox POC

Operating Your LifeChoice Activox POC

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Follow the steps below to power on and operate your unit: 1. Press the Power Button once to turn the unit on. You will hear ...

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Operating Your LifeChoice Activox POC

Operating Your LifeChoice Activox POC

Follow the steps below to power on and operate your unit:

1. Press the Power Button once to turn the unit on. You will hear a beep and see the Power, Auto Mode Active-High and Pulse Setting of 1 LED lights illuminate solid green. Allow 30 seconds for the unity to fully power on.
CAUTION: DO NOT place the cannula in your nose until the unit is fully powered on. Breathing through the cannula during start-up will prevent the system from powering on.

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Setting Up the InovaLabs ActivOx Portable Concentrator

Setting Up Your LifeChoice Activox POC

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When operating the LifeChoice ActivOx portable oxygen concentrator, always use the accompanying carrying case. It’s also recommended that you store the unit in the carrying ...

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Setting Up Your LifeChoice Activox POC

Setting Up the InovaLabs ActivOx Portable Concentrator

When operating the LifeChoice ActivOx portable oxygen concentrator, always use the accompanying carrying case. It’s also recommended that you store the unit in the carrying case when not in use.

To initially set up your unit, you need to charge it for at least four hours. To start charging the LifeChoice ActivOx, connect the AC adaptor to the top right hand side of the unit. Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. If you purchased an external battery with the unit, connect it to the battery port and allow seven hours for it to charge.
You’ll know the LifeChoice ActivOx is fully charged when the battery check button lights up at 100% percent.

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Having problems with you SeQual Eclipse 3?

SeQual Eclipse 3 Trouble Shooting Guide

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Having problems with you SeQual Eclipse 3? Look at our SeQual Eclipse Trouble Shooting Guide. Here you will find solutions to the problems and alarm ...

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SeQual Eclipse 3 Trouble Shooting Guide

Having problems with you SeQual Eclipse 3?

Having problems with you SeQual Eclipse 3? Look at our SeQual Eclipse Trouble Shooting Guide. Here you will find solutions to the problems and alarm codes that you are getting from your machine. If you can not find the solution, please contact us and we would be happy to help you.

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Introducing the ActicOx POC from Lifechoice and InovaLabs

Introducing the ActicOx POC from Lifechoice and InovaLabs

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This is the ideal oxygen therapy solution for the active user, the Lifechoice ActivOx gives you the power of freedom and mobility. It weighs only ...

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Introducing the ActicOx POC from Lifechoice and InovaLabs

Introducing the ActicOx POC from Lifechoice and InovaLabs

This is the ideal oxygen therapy solution for the active user, the Lifechoice ActivOx gives you the power of freedom and mobility. It weighs only 4.83 pounds and no carts or tanks are required. It is already FAA approved and is certified for use up to 10,000 feet. It features up to 15 hours of battery life on one charge; 12 hours of internal battery life and 3 hours of external battery life.

The LifeChoice Activox POC Features

Power of Freedom and Mobility
• Weighs 4.83 lbs.
• No carts or tanks required
• Provides up to 3 LMPeq
• FAA-Approved
• Certified for use up to 10,000 feet

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Tips for Breathing in Cold Weather

Having Difficulty Breathing In Cold Weather?

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For some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and chronic bronchitis, breathing cold, dry air can have a drying or irritating effect on ...

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Having Difficulty Breathing In Cold Weather?

Tips for Breathing in Cold Weather

For some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and chronic bronchitis, breathing cold, dry air can have a drying or irritating effect on the airway causing bronchospasm (contraction of the smooth muscle that surrounds the airway). Bronchospasm decreases the size of the airway, thus makes it more difficult to get the air in and out of the lungs, increasing shortness of breath. The constriction of the airways may reduce the flow of air into and out of your lungs, which adds to the feeling of breathlessness and may even cause wheezing.

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Adventures with Oxygen – Kilauea Volcano

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This is our customer Walter W and his Respironics SimplyGo on the top of Kilauea Volcano on the island of Hawaii. Kilauea is a shield ...

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Adventures with Oxygen – Kilauea Volcano

This is our customer Walter W and his Respironics SimplyGo on the top of Kilauea Volcano on the island of Hawaii. Kilauea is a shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands and is the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the island of Hawai’i.

Walter used his SimplyGo to help him climb to the top of the crater rim; the rim has an elevation of 4,190 ft. and the trail was a walking distance of over a mile.

If you have a story or picture that you would like to share, please email sridl@amsrco.com.

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FAA: Passengers Can Fly with Respironics SimplyGo Oxygen Concentrator

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The FAA cleared the air for the Philips Respironics SimplyGo for flight with its passengers who rely on portable oxygen. As of October 31, carriers ...

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FAA: Passengers Can Fly with Respironics SimplyGo Oxygen Concentrator

The FAA cleared the air for the Philips Respironics SimplyGo for flight with its passengers who rely on portable oxygen. As of October 31, carriers are allowing passengers to use the SimplyGo system during flights. Not only is this beneficial for anyone who relies on these systems, but the Respironics SimplyGo is also the first approved portable oxygen concentrator allowed for use on commercial flights.

The guidelines are specifically outlined in the FAA’s Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 106, which allows passengers to carry on portable concentrators that meet stringent safety requirements. After careful study, the Philips Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator is found to meet all SFAR requirements.

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Superstorm Sandy Increases Awareness of Secondary Oxygen Supplies

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Oxygen concentrators are important to the livelihoods of many people, especially patients who suffer from COPD, asthma and other respiratory diseases. As if October 2012’s ...

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Superstorm Sandy Increases Awareness of Secondary Oxygen Supplies

Oxygen concentrators are important to the livelihoods of many people, especially patients who suffer from COPD, asthma and other respiratory diseases. As if October 2012’s Superstorm Sandy didn’t bring enough problems, the catastrophic natural disaster also caused trouble to patients who rely on oxygen therapy. This was evident in states such as New York, where power outages were rampant for several days. One tragic example was reported just one day after the storm struck New York City, when a Manhattan woman was found dead after she ran out of oxygen with her electric concentrator.

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How many batteries do I need for my flight?

How Many Batteries do I need on my Flight?

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Over the past several months, the NHOPA Executive Office has received many inquiries concerning the number of POC batteries that are needed for specific airline ...

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How Many Batteries do I need on my Flight?

How many batteries do I need for my flight?

Over the past several months, the NHOPA Executive Office has received many inquiries concerning the number of POC batteries that are needed for specific airline travel. For example, one individual was trying to schedule a flight from Fairbanks, Alaska to Atlanta, Georgia to visit close friends. Another individual was planning a business trip from Portland, Oregon to New York City.

From our research on POC batteries, we found that the general rule of thumb is to plan for one and one half -times the length of the flight including layovers. For example, if you book a five hour non-stop flight you will need approximately 7.5 hours of batteries.

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