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Home Oxygen Delivery
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Ways to Deliver Home OxygenOxygen Concentrator
This system is electronically powered and makes oxygen from the surrounding room air. It never requires refilling and is capable of running 24hrs a day, making the concentrator one of the most cost effective oxygen supply systems. It provides approximately 96% pure oxygen at the outlet and is adjustable from 0.5lpm to 5.5lpm (litres per minute) flow rate of oxygen.
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Compressed Gas Cylinders
In this type of system oxygen is stored under pressure in a cylinder. The cylinder then has a regulator or oxygen conserving device (OCD) added to it to control the flow rate of oxygen leaving the tank.
There are many different sizes of compressed gas cylinders, ask your Respiratory Therapist which size is most appropriate for your needs.
The portability of this system and the size of the smallest tank (same size as a wine bottle) make it an excellent option for taking your oxygen with you outside the home.
Oxygen Conserving Device
This is a device that only delivers oxygen to the patient when inspiration is detected, rather than a continuous flow. The main advantage is a smaller sized cylinder (tank) will last a significantly longer time than if using a conventional regulator.
These are just a few of the OCD’s that IRS Independent Respiratory Services offers. Contact your Respiratory Therapist to discuss the different options and which one best suits your needs.
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Oxygen Delivery
The most common way to deliver oxygen therapy to the homecare client is through nasal cannula (sometimes called nasal prongs). This is a two-pronged device made of kink resistant tubing that carries the oxygen to the nostrils. The tubing generally rests on the ears. There are numerous types available. Contact IRS Independent Respiratory Services for more information.
