by Lori Peters, RRT, AMSR Respiratory Therapist
People on oxygen therapy are typically more susceptible to respiratory viruses and bacteria. With the winter months fast-approaching, ensuring that your nasal cannula is germ-free is even more important AND good common sense!
Simply wipe down the part (prongs) that inserts into your nose, as well as the seven-foot [...]
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3 Feb 2011How can I maximize battery performance?
Here are several things you can do:
1. Break In New Batteries
New batteries are “dead batteries” when they arrive at your home. This just means you need to charge them before you use them. We recommend that you fully charge your battery then use it until it “dies,” then fully [...]
In: How to| Oxygen News
21 Jan 2011It is now 2011 and the team at American Medical wants to pass on a friendly reminder that your oxygen concentrators need some cleaning. Replacing the internal hepa filter annually and washing the side filters will improve the operation and increase the life of your unit. The preventative maintenance procedures recommended by each supplier are [...]
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4 Aug 2010How can I maximize battery performance?
Here are several things you can do:
1. Break In New Batteries
New batteries are “dead batteries” when they arrive at your home. This just means you need to charge them before you use them. We recommend that you fully charge your battery then use it until it “dies,” then fully [...]
In: How to| Portable Oxygen
12 Jul 2010The Respironics EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator is one of only a few oxygen concentrators that the FAA has approved for use on commercial airline flights. Learn the steps on preparing to flying with the Respironics EverGo.
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17 Mar 2010Taking care of your EverGo is easy and will it extend the life of your unit and keep it in operation as long as possible. Caring for your EverGo is trouble-free as long as you follow a few guidelines.
Oxygen Concentrator Inc is a retailer of portable oxygen concentrators; we also have a rental, repair and consignments centers. Oxygen Concentrator Inc started in 1998 and has sold, rented and repaired thousands and thousands of oxygen concentrators. Oxygen Concentrator Inc has a 5000 square foot warehouse and we have one of the largest stock of portable oxygen concentrators in the country.