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We give you the facts in a very private video from an industry veteran with over 12 years experience about how to choose between a Continuous Flow or Pulse Dose Portable Oxygen Concentrator so you can make the CORRECT decision.
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DeVilbiss Healthcare's iGo
International Biophysics Corporation's LifeChoice
Inogen's Inogen One G2

The FAA previously approved these portable oxygen concentrators for use:

Delphi Medical Systems RS-00400
Invacare XPO2
AirSep Lifestyle
AirSep Freestyle
Inogen One
SeQual Eclipse
Respironics EverGo

A concentrator does not store oxygen. It produces and distributes it continuously. It takes the air around it, which normally contains 21 percent oxygen, and removes the nitrogen. The theoretical result is air that is 95.5 percent pure oxygen. In actuality, concentrators produce oxygen that is generally between 87 and 95 percent pure--the higher the setting, the less pure. Medicare requires the purity to be greater than 85 percent.

power. Does it contain its own power? Will a car's 12 volt DC battery power it? 110 volts AC in a motel room? All three?

flow. Does it have a continuous flow setting for nighttime use?

noise. Is it quiet enough to allow sleep in a motel room? Can I carry on a normal conversation with it in a car or RV? (See Sound Intensity .)
By answering those questions, you should be able to select the appropriate concentrator for your use. The rest of this article contains abbreviated descriptions about more than a dozen concentrators.

that whose power is self-contained.
Until recently, no concentrator could be "easily carried" and none contained its own power. On March 18, 2002, AirSep introduced its LifeStyle™ (image). In 2004 Inogen introducted its Inogen One (image). By 2006 three more POCs were introduced--AirSep's Freestyle (image), s Eclipse (image), and Respironics' EverGo

These concentrators represent a technological breakthrough. There are now concentrators that are powered not only by both AC and DC, but also by its own self-contained battery. But, they are not all alike.

Maintenance
Your concentrator's instruction manual will tell you what maintenance is necessary. Here are some additional reminders.
Operate the concentrator in a well-ventilated area. It needs good, clean air to operate properly. In a small room, car, or recreational vehicle, keep a window open.

Wash filters weekly and replace yearly.

Have an oxygen provider examine your concentrator at least once a year.

Uses of POCs

There are some special uses for these concentrator. Here are two.
A POC can provide an airline passenger with a source of oxygen in the terminal, either by battery when moving about or by plugging the unit into the nearest airport electrical outlet. Since it is a concentrator and stores no oxygen, a passenger can carry it onto the aircraft and place it in an overhead compartment. Someday, we may be able to use it on a flight, using batteries to power it.

A POC is ideal for short trips. For example, use it on a trip to the doctor's office. Plug it into the cigarette lighter port while driving. Once at the doctor's office, use the POC as a portable during the walk into the office. Then plug it in. The doctor will never notice an increase in the office's electric bill.

POCsn are useful for travel, with two cautions. Be aware that as you travel into higher altitudes the oxygen you receive from the atmosphere is less and less, so you may have to increase your oxygen setting. Additionally, neither of these concentrators should be used at night without your physician's concurrance.0

Transportable Concentrators
All other concentrators described below would have to be classified as "transportable," not "portable." None have an internal power source and none are light-weight enough to be carried, especially by a person dependent on oxygen.

Transportable concentrators have a lot in common. They have wheels and a handle or two so they can be moved about. Some have a way of securing the power cord so that it is not stepped upon while the concentrator is being moved. All have an on/off switch and a switch to select a flow rate. All have an audible and visual alarm which alerts you when there is a power fluctuation or failure. Most come with an oxygen purity sensor which also has alarms. For some concentrators, the oxygen purity sensor is an option.

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[GoSouthernMD1]

The stationary ones are used for the purpose of running 24/7 like the EVERFLO and the Invacare Perfecto and yes they go up to 5L but the POC's go to 3L only and like I have said before--we recommend that they are used for portability only. The last question is the humidifier bottle. The only POC that has one available is the Eclipse but all stationaries have them as an option. Cleaning is simple and vinegar and some sterile water or soap and water work fine.

[GoSouthernMD1]

No problem. Yes they can but we do not recommend it due to how expensive they are. This is what we have stationary ones for and at about 20% the cost of a POC. If you are traveling and you do need to run it at night due to de-saturation then the Eclipse works great but keep in mind they POC's do have a warranty and we try to limit the amount of use as a suggestion. It makes no sense if you use it as your everyday concentrator AND your portable.

[GoSouthernMD1]

I want to specify one more time which I have said in trade magazines and in person. Suppliers/Manufacturers of Portable Oxygen Concentrators have done a brilliant job of both having it look like more 02 then what it really seems. They have 5 and 6 settings but in actual it is .5L per 1 setting. This is extremely important. SO, you really get 2.5L at 5 settings. People think they are getting 1L per setting. This is frustrating for me to explain.

Robert Remitz

GoSouthernMD

[GoSouthernMD1]

I do like the Inogen G2 but it is only for a select few. If your doctor says that you need a portable over 3L per minute there is nothing out there at this time that can help. Regardless of what you say, you are wrong and I will not but peoples lives in jeopardy just to sell a machine. Thanks for the comment and appreciate it and I hope I set the record straight. I am sorry that you were misinformed.

Robert Remitz

GoSouthernMD

[GoSouthernMD1]

When I tested him using a very high end Pulse Oximeter by Maxtec, I was able to get him to 88% at the highest setting via Inogen and 94% via the Eclipse.

So, when I speak factually, I make damn sure that I understand what I am talking about based on peoples lives are in my hands. It is suppliers that only care about selling machines while I am stating facts.

[GoSouthernMD1]

This is why it does a pulse dose because it only gives it to you when you breath in. But it is not perfect. It cannot time it perfect. If you put yourself on a Continuous flow Portable unit like the Eclipse and crank it up to full capacity or 3L per minute and compare it to the Inogen at 3L or 5th setting there will be a huge difference when get a person that has lets say COPD at saturates at 82% out of the house.

[soniakatrina]

hi Robert, thank you for explaining how these portable concentrators work. can these machines run for 24hrs (plugged)? i'm worried that they might overheat. my aunt currently use a big 5 liter machine. which if i may ask, do you know how to clean/sterilize the humidifier bottle? not sure if vinegar and water will do. please help. thank you.

[GoSouthernMD1]

Right now the G2 is about as perfect of a PULSE DOSE unit that can be found BUT it is a PULSE DOSE. There is no machine under the POC(Portable Oxygen Concentrator) that can go OVER 3L per minute. This is a fact. Because the POC has an internal compressor that separates the O2 and Nitrogen and the sieve bed concentrates the 21% purity and converts it to over 90% medical grade O2. Right now the compressor is too small to create over 3L per minute.

[GoSouthernMD1]

I was the first one to sell this product 10 years ago in Arizona and New Mexico via the first generation and now the Inogen is in its third generation or called the G2 and has gone through MANY change s.

[GoSouthernMD1]

@pornstar153

This is precisely why I started this company 6 years ago--to help people. It is inaccurate comments like this that really frustrate me and lives are on the line. Manufacturers like the Inogen does things to MAKE it look like something that it is not. It is smoke and mirrors and great marketing.