Choosing the Best Dual-Purpose Oxygen Concentrators

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Choosing the Best Dual-Purpose Oxygen
Concentrators
Sufferers of COPD are often faced with a dilemma.
This dilemma entails choosing the right oxygen
concentrator that meets their oxygen needs. This
is an important decision for them as the oxygen
concentrator they purchase will determine their
quality of life and their capability to be out
and about.

• What is an oxygen concentrator?
• An oxygen concentrator is a device that
  continuously extracts oxygen from the ambient air
  and helps sufferers of COPD breathe better.
  Breathing optimal amounts of oxygen helps our
  body to maintain a healthy and constant ratio of
  oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood so we can
  a normal life.
• What type of oxygen concentrator do I need?
• There are three distinct types of oxygen
  concentrators available today. These devices
  differ by function and the needs they serve.
• Note This article is not a replacement for
  medical advice. Your doctor is the best person to
  advise you on the type of oxygen concentrator
  that you need.
• Portable oxygen concentrators

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• These devices are perfect for travel, being
  outdoors for extended periods of time or even
  using at work. With some devices running for as
  long as 13 hours with an extended battery and
  being extremely lightweight, portable oxygen
  concentrators are perfect for those long-haul
  flights or being out all day. Most portable
  oxygen concentrators only offer a pulse-dose of
  oxygen.
• Stationary oxygen concentrators
• When your oxygen needs are high, they can only be
  provided for by a powerful device such as a
  stationary oxygen concentrator. These devices
  require to be plugged into an electrical outlet
  so they can work 24/7 to provide you with a
  steady stream of life-giving oxygen. Stationary
  oxygen concentrators offer both continuous and
  pulse dose oxygen delivery but have a limited
  range of movement as they need to be connected to
  a power outlet at all times.
• Dual-purpose oxygen concentrators
• Built with the needs of users who need a
  continuous supply of oxygen but also need to be
  up and about, these versatile machines can be
  carried along using an in-built trolley.
• When at home, they convert into a powerful
  stationary oxygen concentrator that can be used
  24/7.
• Choosing the best dual-purpose oxygen
  concentrator
• The market today is flooded with options, and
  most devices offer similar feature sets and
  oxygen delivery capability. Devices such as
  OxLife Independence, Philips SimplyGo, Caire
  SeQual Eclipse 5 and DeVilbiss iGo are all
  world-class dual-purpose oxygen concentrators
  that offer a combination of quality and
  reliability.

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• However, with the wide range of dual-purpose
  oxygen concentrators available today, how do you
  choose? Heres our handy guide that will help you
  choose the device that best suits your needs. We
  have segregated features to help you make the
  best decision.
• Weight
• Carrying extra weight is the last thing on the
  mind of any sufferer of COPD. Although most
  devices in our list are not that heavy, the
  Philips SimplyGo outshines the competition,
  weighing under 5.5kg. The rest of the devices in
  the list weigh over 7kgs, making Philips SimplyGo
  the obvious choice if weight is your primary
  concern
• Run Time
• If you need to beout for extended periods, you
  need a device that has a long battery life and
  can be easily carried around. This is where
  OxLife independence outclasses its competition.
  With nearly 6 hours of run time and swappable
  batteries, this device can be run for hours
  without worrying about needing a power outlet.
• Weight-power ratio
• Although weight is important, an optimal
  weight-power ratio is another reason to consider
  a heavier, yet powerful device that can suit all
  your requirements. As most of these devices are
  on
• trolleys or caddies, the power-weight ratio of
  the OxLife Independence outshines the
  competition by a wide margin, making it the
  device of choice for most users.
• Continuous flow capacity
• Oxygen flow capacity determines the usability of
  the device. Patients who are in advanced stages
  of COPD need high continuous flow rates. OxLife
  Independence, Caire SeQual Eclipse 5 and
  DeVilbiss iGo offer oxygen delivery of up to
  3LPM, making them the ideal choice for those who
  need high oxygen flow. An additional point to
  note here is that OxLife Independence offers up
  to 12 pulse dose settings in addition to
  continuous flow, making it one of the best-suited
  devices in its class.

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• Warranty
• Warranty and support are important for a device
  that is used to maintain oxygen levels in our
  body. OxLife Independence offers a 3-year,
  best-in-class warranty, helping you make the
  choice with confidence.
• Oxygen supply pressure
• Oxygen supply pressure is important to ensure
  that you get the right amount of oxygen at all
  times. OxLife independence is one of the most
  powerful devices in our list. With a supply
  pressure of 8.5psi, this device is reliable,
  powerful and delivers oxygen at the right
  pressure, when you need it the most.
• Finding the perfect oxygen concentrator that
  suits all your needs is difficult, but ensuring
  that you get the best value and feature set in
  our budget is equally important. OxLife
  Independence is the device that offered the
  longest runtime, highest operating pressure,
  highest continuous flow capacity and longest
  warranty period amongst the competition. Designed
  and manufactured in the USA this FAA-approved
  device is best suited for most of your oxygen
  needs.
• At Sanrai, we are committed to ensuring that you
  make an informed decision and will provide you
  with all the information you need before you buy.
  However, ensure that you consult your physician
  or care provider before making a purchase. As an
  experienced and innovative global medical
  products distributor with a presence in 46
  countries, Sanrais expertise in devices used
  for the management of COPD set it apart from the
  competition with knowledgeable sales personnel
  and quality after-sales service. Contact Sanrai
  for your portable oxygen concentrator needs
  today!

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