Now you’re ready to begin your oxygen therapy. This is a brief overview of how you need to maintain your oxygen concentrator and the names of all the parts.
Your concentrator takes room air and produces purer oxygen, which is then delivered to you through a cannula.
You need at least a foot all the way around it for good airflow, so make sure it has plenty of space!
Your concentrator needs regular cleaning to keep it working efficiently.
If you have an external filter, you should wash out the filter every week before returning it to the concentrator for better air quality.
The knob that controls the floating ball is for your litters of oxygen per minute you are receiving. This is set by your physician.
You can use a water bottle with distilled water as your preferred method of humidification when using your concentrator. It will help dry up your nose and prevent irritation during time spent on oxygen.
And because levels in indoor environments tend to be lower than outdoor environments, sometimes this will result in extra condensation forming inside the central cannula tubing. For this reason, we recommend a water trap that connects between the input tube on your device and the outlet tube going into your nose or mouth.
When using your oxygen concentrator, keep the machine and water bottle in a cool place because heat can cause condensation and moisture build-up on the tubing. If the concentrator is in a hot room, it will most likely shut off due to the heat.
When oxygen concentrators run their best, they’re quiet and virtually maintenance-free.
These are a few things you need to know about them before you start using them.
