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Oxygen concentrator
Home oxygen machine with adjustable flow, available to rent.
Good forPrescribed oxygen therapy
- Price and delivery confirmed first
- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
An oxygen concentrator takes in room air, removes the nitrogen and delivers air with a higher concentration of oxygen through a tube and nasal prongs or a mask. It is used by people whose lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood, and it must be prescribed by a doctor.
A home concentrator is electric and usually runs continuously. It can be rented by the month, which suits temporary needs, or bought for long-term therapy.
How to choose
- Match the flow rate and type to the prescription: 5 litres a minute is common for home use.
- Check the noise level, the power use and whether there is an alarm for low oxygen or power failure.
- Ask whether a backup cylinder is included for power cuts.
- Ask about installation, training, servicing and a 24-hour helpline.
Using it safely
- Keep it at least a metre from flames, gas stoves, candles and cigarettes, and do not smoke in the room.
- Do not change the flow rate unless the doctor has said so, and use clean tubing.
- Place it in a ventilated room, clean the filters as instructed and keep the area free of dust.
Before you buy
Does my parent need a prescription?
Yes. Oxygen is a medical treatment. We will ask for the prescription and flow rate before supplying a concentrator.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.