Respiratory care resources — page 4

Browse the library

90 resources

Illustration: Two green figures navigate three pink document trays connected by green stepping arrows.

Clinical education2 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: A green figure organizes a pink receipt, a green checklist and a pink approval envelope into a broad pink folder.

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.

Read article

Illustration: A larger and a smaller green figure sit together under a large pale pink protective umbrella, with a small green sprout and pink care-plan card.

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures tend a recovering green sapling supported by a pink stake, beside a pale pink calendar.

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures examine a pink parcel surrounded by a green circular reuse arrow, with a pink magnifier and small document tag.

Clinical education3 min read

Assessing a refurbished oxygen concentrator

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

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures inspect a pink mesh screen with some green dots caught in it, one holds a pink magnifying glass.

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures compare a pink hourglass and a healthy green sprout beside a pink service folder.

Clinical education3 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Three green figures hold three pink observation windows with different abstract green patterns, a single green ribbon connects them.

Clinical education3 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures sort a pink shield, pink clock and pink battery symbol onto three green stepping blocks.

Clinical education3 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures organize a pink suitcase between a small pink paper airplane and a simple green train silhouette.

Clinical education2 min read

Travelling with prescribed oxygen in India

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

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures gently guide a pale pink sail toward a green target ring, a flexible green ribbon curves beneath.

Clinical education2 min read

Volume-assured pressure support: targets and limitations

These modes adjust breathing support toward a prescribed volume or ventilation target; they do not guarantee each breath or replace follow-up.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures shelter a pink document folder beneath a green shield as a pink zigzag lightning symbol hovers nearby.

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.

Read article

Illustration: A green figure reconnects two ends of a pink looping path beneath a green crescent moon while another offers a pink checklist.

Clinical education2 min read

What happens if you stop CPAP?

Sleep apnea can return quickly without treatment. Understand the evidence, plan around interruptions and know when restarting needs a review.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures meet at a pink table with a green assessment checklist and pink breath-like ribbons overhead.

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures sort green and pink dots with a large pink sieve, with a few differently shaded dots remaining together in a green bowl.

Clinical education13 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures review a small pink house outline, one checks a green plug symbol and another a pink service checklist.

Clinical education3 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures watch pink and green dots pass through a broad pink funnel too quickly, one holds a green pause sign.

Clinical education3 min read

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.

Read article

Illustration: Two green figures compare three pink porous pebble-like forms with green dots and a large pink magnifier.

Clinical education2 min read

Zeolite 13X, LiX and LiLSX in oxygen concentrators

What molecular-sieve material names mean, and why they cannot rank a complete concentrator or identify its internal components.

Read article

Need a product manual?

Find available downloads or request a document for your Home Medix model.

Product documents