Equipment Showcase

Portable oxygen comes in many shapes and sizes to fit diverse clinical and lifestyle needs.  Because every patient we serve is a unique individual, Oxygen One offers several portable oxygen systems.  Oxygen should not keep you from getting out and enjoying life.

Each portable system provides oxygen a little differently and not everyone can be clinically treated by every system.  To make sure that your portable oxygen is working for you, one of our State Licensed Clinicians will test your blood oxygen level during your clinical respiratory visit. 

Lingo to Learn:

OCD: Oxygen Conserving Devices.  OCDs deliver a “pulse” or burst of oxygen (known as a bolus) when a breath is taken.  There are several types of OCDs (Pulse and Demand), and each delivers oxygen in a different way.  OCDs greatly increase how long your oxygen in a portable device will last; however, not everyone receives beneficial therapy with an OCD, as some individuals require a continuous flow.  For more information Click Here.

lpm: Liters Per Minute.  Your prescription is described as a flow rate of how much supplemental oxygen you need per minute.  Units with oxygen conserving devices use the label of settings instead of lpm, because they deliver oxygen with inhalation and not a set amount per minute. 

Respiratory Rate:  The rate at which we breathe is approximately 15-20 times per minute.  For portable units that use an OCD, how long your portable lasts may depend on your respiratory rate.  The higher your respiratory rate, the faster your oxygen will be used. 

POC: Portable Oxygen Concentrator.  A POC is a mini-concentrator that operates on a battery or AC/DC power.  POCs separate the oxygen from room air, just like a home concentrator.  Provided that the battery is charged or the unit is plugged in, you will never run out of oxygen, and most come with a car adapter so they can be plugged in while driving.  POCs are also the only form of oxygen approved by the FAA for air travel.

Portable Liquid Systems:  This system requires users to fill a small ambulatory unit with liquid oxygen from a home stationary unit (also called a reservoir).  There are no electrical requirements, and the units operate quietly.  Your stationary unit will be refilled by Oxygen One depending on your specific usage.

TransFill Systems: This system allows users to fill special cylinder tanks from a compressor in your home.  This eliminates the need for regular deliveries to exchange used tanks.  The tanks can be filled as often as necessary. 

Regulator: A device that is attached to a cylinder tank that controls the pressure and lpm of the oxygen delivered. 

Visit our Oxygen Patient’s Resources Page for more information on home oxygen therapy.

Types of Equipment

The following are a few pieces of equipment that Oxygen One provides.  The amount of time each unit provides is approximate and depends on each patient, their respiratory rate, and whether a pulse dose setting is used.  Our staff will help you determine what system is right for your lifestyle and is clinically appropriate for you.

**All values are approximate and based on a patient breathing 20 breaths per minute and using oxygen at 2 lpm or a setting of 2.

Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Unit	Approximate Battery Life	Approximate Weight	Pulse Setting	Continuous Flow
> Respironics Evergo	8 hours	10lbs	1-5	N/A
LCD touch screen, looks like ordinary carry-on or camcorder case
> Airsep Freestyle	2 hours	7lbs	1-3	N/A
With optional battery belt-battery life is ~6 hours on 2 lpm
> Inogen One	3 hours	10lbs	1-5	N/A
comes with carrying bag and cart
> Sequal Eclipse	3.6 hours	18lbs	1-6	1-3 lpm
Battery lasts ~2 hours on 2 lpm continuous flow, on wheels with telescoping handle

Oxygen Concentrators

Portable Gas Systems Invacare Venture HomeFill and DeVilbiss iFill are two transfill systems that provide complete independence by allowing you to fill cylinders in your home.  Both require special tanks and a variety of sizes are available.  If you do not use a transfill system, you can also receive standard oxygen tanks.

		Approximate Tank Time
Tank	Weight	Continuous Flow	Easy Pulse 5	iFill Pulse
M6	4 lbs	1.4 hours	6.3 hours	4.1 hours
ML6	4 lbs	N/A	6.3 hours	N/A
M9	7 lbs	2 hours	9.7 hours	6.1 hours
ML9	7 lbs	2 hours	9.7 hours	N/A
Featherweight 1	6 lbs	4 hours	8 hours	N/A
Featherweight 2	3 lbs	2 hours	4 hours	N/A

Liquid Portables

	Approximate Tank Time			Delivery Settings
Unit	Pulse	Continuous	Weight	Pulse	Continuous
> Helios H300	8 hours	N/A	4 lbs	1-4	N/A
> Caire Spirit	6 hours	2 hours	4 lbs	1-5	2 lpm only
> Escort	7 hours	2 hours	4 lbs	1-6	2 lpm only
> Helios Marathon	14 hours	5 hours	6 lbs	1-4	1-6 lpm
> Companion 1000	N/A	8 hours	8 lbs	N/A	1-6 lpm
> Companion T	N/A	8 hours	9 lbs	N/A	1-15 lpm
> Caire Stroller	N/A	8 hours	9 lbs	N/A	1-6 lpm

**In addition to a liquid portable device you will need a stationary reservoir to fill it from.  These are on average 35”Wx15”Hx22”D but will vary between manufacturers and models.  The number of times you can fill your portable from your stationary unit will also vary on its size and liter capacity. 

Other Products

Austin HealthMate™ Air Purifier

4 stage air-cleaning removes dust, hair, pet dander, mold spores, pollen, gasses, chemicals, and its HEPA filter removes bacteria and viruses from the air.  Clean air will help you breathe easier and stay healthy.

Respironics® MicroElite™ Nebulizer

Uniquely portable and convenient, this nebulizer comes with an AC electrical adapter and a DC car adapter as well as a rechargeable battery.  With the lithium battery the unit weighs about one pound and is 3”x2⅝”x2 ½”.

AeronebGo® Nebulizer

Unique micropump technology operates quietly and efficiently to deliver your medication with minimum waste.  At 4.1”x1.6”x3.7” and 2 ounces, this nebulizer’s compact size and battery power capabilities makes the AeronebGo convenient and portable.

RoEzIt®

Non-petroleum based skin moisturizer specially designed for oxygen users.   Using Aloe Vera and Emu Oil in a non-greasy formula, RoEzIt intensely hydrates the skin to reduce skin irritation and dryness that may occur from home oxygen therapy. 

Nonin Onyx® 9500 Finger Pulse Oximeter

At 2 ounces, this device checks your blood oxygen level and heart rate.  Compact enough to carry with you at all times, it is durable, accurate, and easy to use with its automatic on/off feature.  3 AAA batteries provide approximately 18 hours of continuous use or 1,600 spot checks.