The Great Advantage Of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

One of the great advantages of a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is that you do not have to worry about the supply of stored oxygen and that it may run out. As concentrators operate by extracting oxygen from the surrounding or ambient air and feeding it in a concentrated form to the patient, the supply is always there. It does not depend on a limited amount of compressed or liquid oxygen as is the case of tanks and cylinders.

Portable Oxygen concentrators are powered by electricity and models come with both a rechargeable battery and with direct plug in option to your electricity supply. The battery, together with the size and weight, make real the portable part of their names. For stationary or home concentrators, as long as they are connected and the power supply working, you need have no fears as to your supply. However in areas prone to power shortages it is advisable to have either an oxygen tank or an oxygen cylinder as an additional supply. Stationary concentrators can also come with an adaptable part so you can refill your oxygen cylinder instead of needing to outsource the refills.

A portable oxygen concentrator functions with the aid of atmospheric oxygen (where you need not worry about the depletion of oxygen) and is made to run continuously on full load. Oxygen is continuously being filtered from the air and separated from the nitrogen content which at sea level stands at around 78% (21% oxygen and the rest is made up of other gases).

You do not need to worry about the battery, since it will work continuously for hours without causing any problem and also gives you the option to recharge the device using both AC and outputs CC. As we live in an age where research and development is constantly surprising us, it is safe to say that lighter and more efficient rechargeable batteries will continue to be offered and this, from the point of view of anyone who uses a portable oxygen concentrator, means even longer periods on the go. They gives you the option, if not the most important at least of high importance, of being able to enjoy the freedom that comes with mobility. You can carry your unit with you anywhere you go, so you can make more effective use of your time without facing any problems.

This oxygen delivery system has actually passed through the FAA approval so you can carry it with you even as you fly. You should contact your airline at least a day before a trip to advise them of the fact that you travel with a concentrator.

You can carry it on a small trolley, backpack or even waist bag (depending on the make and model) making it simpler for you in every aspect. When on board your machine is part of your carry on luggage so you continue, without interruption, your oxygen therapy.

Anything that will enhance the quality of life of anyone who depends on supplemental oxygen, is worth taking a good look at. And mobility, being the essence of freedom, is one of the great benefits that portable oxygen concentrators bring.