General Product Questions
Are there any portable concentrators that can fit onto a walker?
Yes, many of our portable concentrators will fit onto a walker! Please contact us to find out if the unit you are interested will work with your walker.
Is there a portable oxygen concentrator that goes up 8 liters (LPM)?
There are currently no portable oxygen concentrators that can deliver up to 8 LPM of oxygen. If you need a dosage of oxygen higher than 3 LPM or 4 LPM equivalence, you will need to get a stationary oxygen concentrator that can deliverer higher doses ...
What's the difference between a stationary and portable concentrator?
While both stationary and portable concentrators provide medical grade oxygen there are a couple key distinctions between them. As it implied in the name, stationary (or home) concentrators are built for use in the home, being much larger and requiring...
Can an oxygen concentrator be used around people smoking?
While oxygen is not considered flammable, it is an oxidizing agent and could exacerbate an open flame. It is not reccomended to use an oxygen concentrator around people smoking.
For more information view our blog post on Can Smoking with an Oxygen...
What are airlines that permit an oxygen concentrator on board?
All airlines are required to allow oxygen on board as it is considered a Life Sustaining device. Each airline, however, can set their own rules about which machines are approved. For a current list of approved concentrators for the airline you are flying...
How do you select a portable oxygen concentrator?
With all the options available, we're often asked how to pick the right POC. First, you need to make sure a particular oxygen concentrator will meet your oxygen dosage needs. Then, you can decide between portable oxygen concentrators based on size and...
Is there a 20 liter per minute (LPM) oxygen concentrator?
No, there is not a 20 liter or 20 LPM oxygen concentrator. The highest liter flow currently available for either home or portable unit is 10 liters per minute.
View the highest rated 10 liter flow oxygen concentrators.
What portable oxygen concentrators are approved by the FAA?
All portable concentrators we offer are FAA and TSA approved and can be taken on airplanes. All airlines, however, have their own list of approved and not approved machines. For a list of approved machines for your particular airline and any other documents...
What is the AirSep Freestyle 5 electricity usage?
The AirSep Freestyle 5 portable oxygen concentrator is small and efficient and it uses an incredibly low 28 watts of power on setting 3.
Learn more about AirSep Freestyle 5 specifications.
What are oxygen glasses? How do they work?
Oxygen glasses are a new discrete form of delivering oxygen therapy to patients. Designed like a standard cannula, the oxygen glasses connect your concentrator to you and deliver you oxygen through your nose. The tubing is hidden in the frames of the...
Can an oxygen concentrator be stored at below freezing temperatures?
Some oxygen concentrators can be stored in below freezing temperatures. If you read the specifications of a particular concentrator, you will see the temperature storage range. For example, the AirSep Focus's minimum storage temperature is -4 degrees...
Can an infant or baby use an oxygen concentrator?
Yes, however, the concentrator will need to be connected to a pediatric flow-meter to provide the exact amount of oxygen the infant needs.
Is there a Concentrator that Operates at an Elevation of 10000 Feet?
All portable oxygen concentrators have a maximum operational altitude, which means it will continue to provide the same high concentration of oxygen until it reaches a certain altitude. Almost all portable oxygen concentrators will safely operate up ...
Can you use a portable oxygen on rides at an amusement park?
Yes! These machines are safe to use while on amusement park rides as long as the machine is secured in place.
Are all oxygen concentrators the same?
Oxygen concentrators are different in many ways. Differences depend on the manufacturer and the model, so shop around. Compare the battery duration and the dosage settings, as well as sleep mode features and weight and height.
Learn more about the...
Can you use an portable oxygen concentrator at night?
Yes, in fact many patients only require oxygen therapy at night. Not all concentrators are suitable for use at night, if you have questions as to whether your concentrator will work for sleep use please call us at 877.774.9271
Are oxygen concentrators supposed to get hot?
The compressor inside the oxygen concentrator does give off heat making the device warm, but the device should not be hot to the touch.
Can a portable oxygen concentrator be connected to a boat?
Yes! Most modern boats have the same DC power connection that your car does and you can certainly charge and or use your portable oxygen concentrator while plugged into the DC slot.
For more information view our blog post on Boating with an Oxygen...
What are FAA rules for flying with portable oxygen concentrators?
The FAA issued a ruling that allows passengers to operate a portable oxygen concentrators on board an aircraft if the unit satisfies certain acceptance criteria and has a label indicating conformance with the FAA’s acceptance criteria. The rule also ...
What Is the difference between a pulse and continuous concentrator?
Pulse dose and continuous flow oxygen concentrators both deliver medical grade oxygen, but the way they deliver oxygen is different to meet the needs of different patients.
Pulse dose concentrators provide oxygen in short bursts that are synchronized...
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