Oxygen therapy guides — page 2

Oxygen therapy

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How to take a pulse-oximeter reading at home

Prepare the hand, position the sensor and record a stable reading, with clear limits on repeating a measurement or changing treatment.

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Clinical education3 min read

Is 2 LPM of oxygen enough?

Why oxygen flow is individual, how rest, activity and sleep affect assessment, and what to do when the prescribed setup raises concerns.

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Concentrator sieve beds: contamination and service

Understand the role of sieve beds, why a low-output alarm needs proper diagnosis, and where home maintenance ends and technical servicing begins.

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Oxygen delivery devices: cannula and mask types

A concise guide to nasal cannulas, simple masks, reservoir masks and Venturi systems, with the limits of comparing flow and concentration.

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Calculate an oxygen concentrator’s electricity cost

Estimate monthly energy use from watts and prescribed hours, then apply your current household tariff and check backup-power costs separately.

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Home oxygen and insurance in India: what to check

Ask about the exact policy, equipment benefit, approval route and documents before purchase or rental, and keep claim records accurate.

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Oxygen concentrator rental vs purchase in India: the ROI framework

A breakeven framework for renting versus buying an oxygen concentrator in India — rental rates, 6/12/24/36-month tables, and when each choice wins.

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Planning oxygen therapy for travel to higher altitude

Prepare an individual travel and equipment plan for mountain destinations without using generic altitude-to-flow adjustment tables.

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Oxygen therapy for interstitial lung disease

Why oxygen needs may differ at rest and during activity, and how to prepare for an individual equipment assessment.

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Finding public-scheme support for home oxygen in India

What to ask CGHS, ESIC, PM-JAY or a state scheme before arranging home oxygen equipment.

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Clinical education3 min read

Preparing a home oxygen insurance or reimbursement claim

Organise the policy, written approval, equipment quotation and claim documents before committing to home oxygen costs.

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Clinical education3 min read

Home oxygen for children: preparing for a safe discharge

A family checklist for the written prescription, child-sized equipment, monitoring, backup supply and follow-up—without age-based flow instructions.

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Clinical education3 min read

Reviewing home oxygen after COVID-19

Prepare for follow-up, understand why recovery varies and avoid stopping or increasing oxygen without an individual reassessment.

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Assessing a refurbished oxygen concentrator

Check the history, refurbishment record, model-specific performance and support before considering a used oxygen device.

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Clinical education2 min read

Sieve-bed degradation: understanding a concentrator fault

Why falling oxygen output needs a proper assessment, and what a caregiver can safely record before contacting service.

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Sieve bed lifespan: planning maintenance and replacement

Understand why there is no universal replacement interval and what to ask about service costs, parts and performance checks.

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SpO₂, SaO₂ and PaO₂: understanding oxygen measurements

Learn what an oximeter and an arterial blood test measure, and why the numbers cannot be used interchangeably.

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Stabiliser, UPS or inverter: checking concentrator compatibility

Compare what each power device does and the specifications an installer needs to assess the complete oxygen setup.

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Travelling with prescribed oxygen in India

Plan medical clearance, transport acceptance, battery reserves and oxygen supply from departure to destination.

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Clinical education3 min read

Voltage problems and an oxygen concentrator warranty

Check the device requirements, document an electrical fault and ask for a clear explanation of any warranty decision.

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Clinical education3 min read

When is long-term oxygen considered for COPD?

Understand why clinicians assess low blood oxygen, distinguish stable care from an acute illness and prescribe an individual plan.

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Why 93% is the ceiling: argon, nitrogen breakthrough, and the PSA purity asymptote

Home PSA oxygen concentrators cap at ~93–96% purity. The argon problem, why breaking 96% requires membrane or cryogenic separation, and how to evaluate 'ultra-high-purity' marketing claims.

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Caring for a concentrator and keeping warranty records

Follow the model’s care instructions, prevent avoidable damage and keep a useful record for service and warranty enquiries.

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Oxygen flow and concentration: staying within the device rating

Check the concentration specified at the required flow and avoid using a concentrator beyond its documented operating range.

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