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Home Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen Concentrators are wonderful devices that have provided greater mobility to patients that are dependent upon an external oxygen supply to breathe. While traditionally these patients, such as those with COPD, would be home-bound or dependent upon hospitals or clinics. An oxygen concentrator allows patients more freedom to easily bring their oxygen concentrator along while they travel in vehicles, on foot, or even on public forms of transportation.

An oxygen concentrator actually extracts the oxygen from the air around you and concentrates it. The nitrogen in the air is then released into the surrounding ambient air. The oxygen concentrator then delivers this concentrated oxygen to the patient.

Traditional Oxygen Tanks versus Oxygen Concentrators

Traditional oxygen tanks simply store oxygen which is depleted when the tank is empty. An oxygen concentrator actually supplies oxygen without end as long as the power source is uninterrupted. The power source can be an electrical outlet in a home or car, or rechargeable batteries that allow mobility. Patients and caregivers should always ensure that batteries are fully charged before traveling.

There are many benefits of oxygen concentrators.

• Oxygen concentrators are more economical than oxygen tanks.
• Oxygen concentrators are safer as oxygen tanks.
• Oxygen concentrators provide much more mobility due to size and weight.
• You are not required to meet scheduled appointment to refill tanks with an oxygen concentrator.
• Some portable oxygen concentrators are now allowed on board airlines that cross US airspace. Users should still check with each airline for specific requirements.

These oxygen concentrators have revolutionized the mobility and freedom for patients that require a continuous oxygen supply. These units are able to use the surrounding air, remove nitrogen, and concentrate and deliver the oxygen to the patients.

Vitality Medical Oxygen Concentrators

Vitality Medical has an oxygen concentrator to meet every need. With nine units to choose from, there is one to fit your needs and price range.

• John Bunn Optium Oxygen Concentrator This 33 pound unit offers 8.5 psi in a compact 14.2 x 21 x 13 size. With a sound level of under 45 dBA, this unit is quite economical at only $585. The product comes with a 5 year limited warranty.
  
• Drive Solstice 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator This unit weighs 36 pounds and provides 8.5 psi. The sound level of 45 dBa, it has 93% +/- 3% air purity. This unit is priced at $618. The product comes with a 5 year limited warranty.
  
• Invacare Oxygen Concentrator This 52 pound unit is 18 3/8 x 26 3/8 x 14 3/8. It averages 50 dBA with an output pressure of 5psi +/-0.5 psi. This concentrator costs $852.60 and comes with a 5 year limited warranty.
• Invacare Perfecto 2 Oxygen Concentrator This oxygen concentrator weighs 46 pounds and is available only by prescription and costs $852.60. Again it comes with a 5 year limited warranty.
  
• Sequel Integra 10 EZ Oxygen Concentrator This unit is used for high flow patients and delivers up to 10 LPM continuously. An internal 9 volt battery enables an alarm to notify the user if there is a power interruption. This unit is priced at $1175. This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.
  
• Respironics Millennium M10 Oxygen Concentrator This 53 pound unit delivers up to 10 LPM adjustable in 1 liter increments. This unit includes an alarm that indicates high and low system pressure, power failure, and low/no oxygen level. Price is $1300 on this unit.
  
• Invacare Oxygen Concentrator 10LPM This 54 pound unit operates between 2 and 10 LPM. It requires a prescription, offers a 3 year warranty and is priced at $1,666.
  
• Respironics Everflo Oxygen Concentrator This 31 pound unit provides 0.5 to 5 LPM and has a low oxygen alarm. With a 3 year warranty this unit is priced at $1852.
  
• Respironics Everflo Q Oxygen Concentrator This small compact unit weighs in at 31 pounds and is considered quiet at 40 decibels. With only two filters to maintain, this item provides up to 5 LPM for $1,902.

Home Oxygen Concentrator Comparison Chart

Oxygen Concentrator	O2 Flow Rate	Size & Weight	Average Power Consuption	Output Pressure	Noise Level	Warranty	Price
John Bunn Optium	1 - 5 LPM	21"H 14.2"W 13"D 33 lbs	300 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	8.5 psi	45 dBA	5 Years Limited	Click for Current Price
Drive Solstice	1 - 5 LPM	14"H 20"W 12"D 36 lbs	300 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	8.5 psi	45 dBA	5 Years Limited	Click for Current Price
Respironics EverFlo Q	1 - 5 LPM	23"H 15"W 9.5"D 31 lbs	350 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	5.5 psi	40 dBA	2 Years Limited	Click for Current Price
Oxygen Concentrator	O2 Flow Rate	Size & Weight	Average Power Consuption	Output Pressure	Noise Level	Warranty	Price
Invacare Perfecto 2	1 - 5 LPM	23"H 13"W 11.5"D 46 lbs	280 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet	5 psi	43 dBA	5 Years Limited	Click for Current Price
Invacare Platinum 10	2 - 10 LPM	26.375"H 18.375"W 14.375"D 54 lbs	585 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	9 psig	58 dBA	3 Years Limited	Click for Current Price
Respironics Millennium M10	2 - 10 LPM	27"H 19"W 13"D 53 lbs	600 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	10 - 30 psig	50 dBA	1 Year Standard	Click for Current Price
Sequal Integra 10 EZ	2 - 10 LPM	26"H 14.7"W 19.1"D 57 lbs	550 watts (Standard Home Electrical Outlet)	7 psig	67-69 dBA	3 Years Limited	Click for Current Price

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