How to Set oxygen level on concentrator?

Oxygen concentrators work in the same way as an oxygen cylinder or tank. An oxygen concentrator is a medical device that concentrates oxygen from ambient air.

Atmospheric air is about 79 percent nitrogen and 20 percent oxygen, and other gases make up the remaining 1 percent. They suck in air from the environment, remove unwanted gases, concentrate oxygen, and then blow it through a tubing so patients can breathe pure oxygen.

How to set the oxygen level on a concentrator?

• Position the machine 1 to 2 feet (0.30 to 0.60 m) from the wall and furniture. The machine needs to extract oxygen and release exhaust gases, so it needs a lot of space.
• Attach your humidification bottle if one is prescribed.
• Connect your oxygen tubing to the humidification bottle or adapter.
• Make sure your air filter is in place. Your oxygen concentrator has an air intake filter that removes particles and allergens from the air.

How to use oxygen concentrator?

How to turn on your oxygen concentrator?

• Turn on your oxygen concentrator at least 15 minutes before using it.
• Plug into a grounded outlet that is not in use.
• Your oxygen concentrator should be the only item plugged into that outlet, as it will consume a lot of power.
• Switch the start button to the “on” position.
• Hear the alarm.
• Your oxygen concentrator should sound an alarm when it is turned on.
• This is to make sure it doesn’t accidentally turn on when it shouldn’t.

How to adjust the oxygen flow in the oxygen concentrator?

• Locate the control knob or turn on your oxygen concentrator.
• Turn the knob or switch until it points to your prescribed number.
• Your doctor will prescribe the proper amount of oxygen for you.
• If you are not sure which setting to use, call your doctor for clarification.

How to put on the mask or nasal cannula?

• Check your tubing to see if it is kinked or bent.
• These can interrupt the flow of oxygen, so they need to be stretched.
• Place your mask on your face for low oxygen levels.
• Make sure there are no gaps around the edges of the mask.
• Place your nasal cannula up into your nostrils for high oxygen levels.
• Breathe through your mask or nasal cannula.
• Breathe as you normally would, allowing the machine to supplement its oxygenation.
• Use the machine for as long as your doctor recommends.

Oxygen concentrator flow rate

With many of the home and portable concentrators on the market, the oxygen flowing through the device is typically measured in liters per minute, although there are some that provide milliliters per minute.

Normally, continuous flow oxygen concentrators provide liters per minute, while pulse concentrators use milliliters per minute of oxygen in pulsed doses.

Those requiring oxygen therapy will receive a prescription from their physician informing them of their oxygen flow needs, such as 2.0 liters per minute, which is a common prescription.

However, the exact amount you need can vary. Recipes can vary between 1 liter and 10 liters per minute in most cases.

What type of oxygen concentrator do you need?

Just because you need to have a flow rate of 2.0 liters per minute does not mean that you necessarily have to have a continuous flow concentrator.

There are also pulse flow options that may work for you. You just need to make sure to talk to your doctor about your specific needs to make sure you’re getting just what you need.

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