Until fairly recently, people living with chronic lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis or with advanced cardiopulmonary issues who needed supplemental oxygen had to deal with the hassle of heavy cylinders, scheduling deliveries from medical supply companies, and having to modify or being unable to participate in activities such as travel. These cylinders required a carrying bag or wheeled cart for transporting, and could not be carried on planes due to the risk of explosion. The newest solution which addresses these problems is the innovative oxygen concentrator. Powered by batteries or electricity, a concentrator draws in air, filters out particulate matter and traps nitrogen, allowing a steady stream or pulse of oxygen to be delivered to the user via a cannula. Concentrators are portable and can operate anywhere they have a power source. library.rehabmart/?filename=oxygen-concentrators-keep-people-with-chronic-lung-issues-on-the-move
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 21:16:56 +0000
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