Home oxygen therapy is an important part of the treatment of patients with chronic respiratory diseases and has significant clinical benefits, including reducing patient hospitalizations, preventing disease aggravation, improving patient quality of life and reducing case fatality. With the advancement of oxygen therapy technology and the popularization of application, oxygen therapy has gradually been promoted from hospitals to home environments and has become part of the daily management of many patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Therefore, home oxygen concentrators are particularly important for patients who need long-term oxygen therapy. However, there are many types of oxygen concentrators on the market with different functions. So, what should I pay attention to when purchasing an oxygen concentrator?
Different conditions and physical conditions have different requirements for oxygen flow and concentration. Please consult a doctor or professional to clarify your specific needs. Medical devices should be purchased through formal channels and complete purchase certificates should be retained. When choosing a home oxygen concentrator, you need to consider the following factors:
*Oxygen concentration: The output oxygen concentration of different oxygen concentrators is different. It is recommended to choose an oxygen concentrator that meets the oxygen concentration standard stipulated in my country (93+3)%, which is an important indicator to ensure the treatment effect.
*Oxygen flow rate: Select the appropriate oxygen flow rate according to your needs. The general flow rate of household health oxygen concentrators is 1 to 2 L/min, and it is recommended to choose 5 L/min or above for medical oxygen concentrators.
*Noise level: Oxygen concentrators will produce a certain amount of noise when working. It is recommended to choose an oxygen concentrator with lower noise. Industry standards stipulate that the noise level should be ≤60 decibels, and it is more comfortable below 45 decibels.
*Filtration system: Choosing an oxygen concentrator with a highly efficient filtration system can extend the service life of the equipment and ensure that the oxygen inhaled by patients is pure and pollution-free.
*Safety: Select an oxygen concentrator with multiple protective measures, such as power-on self-test, abnormal circumstances, etc.
*Device size: Consider the family’s space size and portability needs, price and maintenance costs: Select cost-effective equipment on the premise of meeting the needs. Understand the maintenance requirements of oxygen concentrators and choose equipment that is easy to clean and maintain
*Brands and manufacturers: Choosing an oxygen concentrator brand with high popularity and good reputation can ensure product quality and after-sales service. Understanding the manufacturer’s production scale, technical strength and market share will help assess the reliability and stability of the product.