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Oxygen
About Portable Oxygen Concentrators in South Africa
Oxygen therapy and the use of supplemental oxygen concentrators has vastly improved the lives of countless people living with breathing disorders and chronic lung conditions. And with the developments in technology and the creation of portable oxygen concentrators in South Africa and beyond, you can breathe easier while living a fully independent life.
Portable Oxygen Machines in South Africa are medical devices made to be easy to move around. While their bigger fellow appliances are generally plugged into a wall permanently, to ensure that they work optimally, the portable device can be charged and then run on a battery.
When the battery runs out, which could take a long while given that these batteries are made to give the device maximum usage, the device can simply be recharged. Some devices also come with an adaptor which will allow you to use it while driving.
What are portable oxygen machines used for?
The primary purpose of the oxygen concentrator is to take in air and then purify it before releasing the air to the user, ensuring that they have healthy, almost pure oxygen intake.
The nitrogen amount in the oxygen is greatly reduced when the machine has processed the air, something that is impossible to achieve without the use of such a device.
How can you benefit from using an oxygen concentrator?
Those who require an oxygen concentrator will find that they will enjoy all sorts of benefits when they opt for the portable kind. Some of the many benefits include:
1. They are easy to use
When first using an oxygen concentrator, all of those buttons and wires can look a little daunting. Those new to the device will think that they will never get the hang of the machine but actually the portable oxygen concentrator is a lot simpler to get a handle on.
The best devices are those that come with a user-friendly control panel and instructions that are easy to follow. A few pressed buttons and a couple of changes will enable you to customise the oxygen concentrator to your unique needs.
2. Quality sleep
It’s not the quantity of sleep you get. It’s the quality. And when your oxygen intake is less than sufficient, the quality of your sleep is soon going to suffer. This is especially the case if you have lung complaints.
Not having enough oxygen when sleeping is a term known as nocturnal desaturation and it can lead to all sorts of health problems when left untreated. An oxygen concentrator could help you get better quality sleep.
3. Improved mental energy
Insufficient oxygen can lead to fatigue which in turn can be a danger when driving while also generally lessening the quality of ones life. A lack of oxygen can affect all of your organs as well, which in time can end in health complications.
If you have consulted with your doctor and require an oxygen concentrator, buying a device of your own can resolve the problem and improve your alertness. Although the oxygen machine price in South Africa may be quite steep for some, it is definitely worth it.
4. Live more independently
A health complaint is no excuse for not living independently. With a portable oxygen concentrator, your lack of oxygen needn’t become a disability. The use of this device can ensure that you reclaim your energetic life and live it on your own terms, despite your health.
5. Easy to move
Concentrators of the past were heavy and quite difficult to move as they were oxygen machines for home use only, but the modern devices have been designed to be lightweight and quite discreet. The lightweight design means that the oxygen machines portable and your oxygen therapy can be taken with you wherever you go whether it be taking a stroll through the Johannesburg Zoo or even take a cable car up Table Mountain.
FC Medical are the leading medical oxygen suppliers in South Africa. We have a wide range of Oxygen Machines for sale with a vision and a goal to improve your quality of life by using oxygen therapy machines.
How to choose your Oxygen Concentrator
For some, portable oxygen is a necessity. And luckily, with the wide variety of oxygen concentrators on the market, you have more options than ever before.
Oxygen concentrators are steadily becoming popular and there is no doubt that they are incredibly useful devices to have. The diversity of features and the various sizes that the device is available in, means that when you are shopping around, you are guaranteed to find a concentrator that will more than meet your needs, and make your life easier and more comfortable.
Factors that will influence your decision making
Once you know what your needs are, these are some of the important things to keep in mind when you are shopping around for a new oxygen concentrator.
1. The flow rate
The flow rate of the concentrator that you are looking at is one of the most important factors. The flow rate indicates the rate at which the oxygen leaves the machine and moves to the patient.
There are concentrators that are capable of slow and steady flow rates of around 250 to 750 ml a minute while there are others capable of providing a flow rate of up to 10 litres in a minute.
Some patients will require a faster flow rate than others, and it is so important that you talk to your doctor to find out what your flow rate is. From there, you can start the search for a concentrator.
2. The noise
Since the oxygen concentrator is often used at night, you will want to invest in the kind of machine that doesn’t produce a lot of noise. Depending on the type of machine that you buy, the various features and attachments can be quite noisy, and this is certainly something to think about before you buy.
3. The portability
Not all oxygen concentrators can be easily moved around, simply because some are either way too big, or they have so many additional attachments that moving them around becomes really difficult. Ideally, you should opt for a portable concentrator because these are often more adaptable and flexible. The portable concentrator is usually lighter than the other kinds, and if you have a compact concentrator, you won’t have to wrangle with your device when you are moving around with it.
4. The additional features
The many additional features available for oxygen concentrators make the device a more worthwhile, and customised, investment. It is important to have a close look at what kind of attachments the device can take. Such attachments include containers, filter systems, and flow locking settings, and these extras can going to differ from device to device.
5. The concentration
Oxygen concentration, or the percentage of pure oxygen that is passed from the machine to the patient, is the final important factor that will influence your buying decision. Most oxygen concentrators can offer a percentage of between 87% and 99%, but this can vary from one device to the next. Those who need a higher flow rate will need a machine with a greater concentration, while those who are going to use a portable device, will often receive a device with a lower concentration.
