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What is an oxygen concentrator?
An oxygen concentrator is a type of medical device used for delivering oxygen to individuals with breathing-related disorders. Individuals whose oxygen concentration in their blood is lower than normal often require an oxygen concentrator to replace that oxygen.

Oxygen concentrator generates oxygen for individuals with breathing-related disorders by filtering the surrounding air into purified medical grade oxygen and deliver to the patient.

What can they be used for?
You're probably wondering what an oxygen concentrator is used for? Acute conditions usually require short-term oxygen therapy. One example of an acute condition where you would need the use of an oxygen concentrator would be pneumonia, which is a condition experienced by Covid patients in Category 3 or higher.

How does an oxygen concentrator work?

Oxygen concentrator works by providing oxygen therapy to individuals who cannot get enough oxygen into their body on their own. It gathers oxygen from the surrounding air, concentrate it, and then deliver to the patient via nasal cannula or oxygen mask.

Think of an oxygen concentrator as a window air conditioner, it takes air in, changes it, and delivers it in a different form. The oxygen concentrator takes air in and purifies it for use by individuals who require medical oxygen because of low levels of oxygen in their blood.

It works by:

1. Compressing air as the cooling mechanism keeps the concentrator from becoming overheated
2. Taking air in from its surroundings
3. Using an electronic interface to adjust delivery settings
4. Removing nitrogen from the air through sieve beds and a filter
5. Delivering purified oxygen through a mask or nasal cannula

How do I use an oxygen concentrator?

1. Using an oxygen concentrator is as simple as running a television. The following steps need to be followed:
2. Switch ON‚ main power source where the power cord of the Oxygen Concentrator is connected
   
3. Place the machine in a well-ventilated location preferably 1-2 ft. away from the wall so that the intake and exhaust have clear access
4. Connect the humidifier (Usually required for Continuous Oxygen flow more than 2-3 LPM)
5. Ensure that the particle filter is in place
6. Connect the Nasal Cannula/Mask and ensure that the tubing is not kinked
7. Turn on the machine by pressing the "Power" button/switch on the machine
8. Set the Oxygen flow as prescribed by the physician on the flow-meter
9. Bubble out Oxygen by putting the outlet of Nasal Cannula into a glass of water, this would ensure the flow of Oxygen
10. Breathe through Nasal Cannula/Mask

Features:

• Running time control and calculation
• Alarm for high/low pressure, power failure and gas blockage
• Protection for overheat and overload

Specification:

• Oxygen flow rate: 1-5 LPM/Min
• Oxygen concentration: 93% ±3%
• Outlet pressure: 8.6- 13 psi
• Voltage: 230 V; 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 320 W
• Noise: 48 DB
  
• Weight; 16kg
• Nozzle: 1
• Size: 305mm (L) x 300mm (W) x 535mm (H)

Note: You should not use an oxygen concentrator at home unless it has been prescribed by a doctor. Giving yourself oxygen without talking to a doctor first may do more harm than good. While too little oxygen may cause organ damages, too much oxygen can cause lung damage.

References:

https://www.cpap.com/blog/oxygen-concentrator-uses-reasons/

https://www.coronavirus-machine.com/Medical-5-liter-Oxygenerator-K5BW-pd48923896.html