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O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 3:20pm » |
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Anybody heard of an O2 concentrator? I have used one the last 2 cycles and I don't have to worry about refilling tanks. It works by filtering out almost all the other gases in the air and leaves about 97% O2. My insurance pays for most of the rental of it. I was hoping to buy one but they are about $2700. I still have O2 tanks to take with me elsewhere but at home I use the concentrator. I've seen them at nursing homes when a patient needs O2. Mine is set at 10 lpm and takes care of 95% of my CH's. I don't know if this would help someone, but it could save running out of O2.
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Re: O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« Reply #1 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 10:17pm » |
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They did not perform well for me. By the time they reach their rated output in concetration it was to late. O2,99% 12 to 15 lpm immediately is the best, for me anyway. If the concetrator fails to abort and I reach a kip 7 or more the thing is in extreme danger anyway. I had two back to back at one time.. didn't work out to well for me. The medical supply really ripped off the insurance company though..1800.00 a month. If it works, great.
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Re: O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2006, 1:22pm » |
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I've been thinking about a 10lpm concentrator, but have been waiting to see if others have good results with them. It would deffinately save alot of problems with the tanks.....
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Re: O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« Reply #3 on: Aug 5th, 2006, 1:47pm » |
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Mine works for me 95% of the time...If I wake up with a CH which happens 4-8 times per night, then I go directly to the Concentrator and the CH is gone within 5-15 minutes. If insurance will help you, go for it. My medical supply charges around $450/month to the insurance company. I might have to pay a small copay.
If oxygen works for you I would try the concentrator.
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Re: O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« Reply #4 on: Aug 21st, 2006, 6:30am » |
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I had the concentrator for a whole cycle (60 days) and it worked about 50% of the time. It never seemed like it was putting enough O2 out, couldn't take a full breath unless I took it in slowly. I did have a couple of the small portable tanks, and I would bypass the regulator and just suck straight off the valve. Open valve, breathe deep, close valve, and so on. That worked about 80-90% of the time for me. I thought that the big O2 tank would work better but my doctor wouldn't prescribe me one so I just gave up on O2 after that cycle.
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Re: O2 Concentrator vs. O2 tank
« Reply #5 on: Aug 21st, 2006, 10:04am » |
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Your doctor wouldn't prescribe one?  I have yet to figure out why some docs resist that.
Try presenting this link:
http://www.chhelp.org/mhni.html
It's also possible to use welders oxygen. PM me if you need details.
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