Oxygen Concentrator

Electronically powered device with a series of filters that extract oxygen from room air. Also, a backup system, usually a stationary compressed gas system must always accompany a concentrator in case of power failure or other emergency. Regular household current is sufficient for its use. In limited cases, a humidifier bottle may be necessary to increase moisture to the oxygen as it passes through the tubing to the mask or cannula.

Common Diagnoses:

Chronic Obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
Emphysema
Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Lung Cancer
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute Pulmonary Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Viral Pneumonia
Bacterial Pneumonia
Bronchlectasis