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Oxygen Concentrator is a medical device designed to produce higher concentrations of oxygen. For patients with respiratory diseases such as COPD.
Working principle of oxygen concentrator
The working principle of the oxygen concentrator is based on the pressure swing adsorption (PSA) principle. In this technique, zeolite is used to adsorb nitrogen from the air at high pressure. The nitrogen will adhere to the surface of the zeolite. Because zeolite has a large surface area and the surface itself can absorb a large amount of gas. When the pressure is low, nitrogen is released along with oxygen with purity 96%.
How many types of oxygen concentrators are there?
Oxygen concentrators can be divided into two main types:
1) Continuous Flow Portable Oxygen Concentrators
It is an oxygen concentrator that is more convenient to use than the Pulse Dose type because it can manage the amount of oxygen that is suitable for the patient better. Any reader looking for an oxygen concentrator capable of producing 1 -10 l/min of oxygen can be considered Continuous Flow Portable Oxygen Concentrators.
2) Pulse Dose Portable Concentrators
It is an oxygen concentrator that gives oxygen according to the breathing rate. The pulse oxygen machine is equipped with a battery, which is convenient for outdoor activities, travel, etc.
Both these types of oxygen concentrators have different advantages and limitations to suit specific patients. Which, if the reader understands the functionality of each type of oxygen concentrator, will help ensure which type of oxygen concentrator meets the most needs.
Oxygen concentrators are commonly used as an adjunct to CPAP machines in patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and other respiratory illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), for example, when choosing to buy an oxygen concentrator, it must be consulted by a doctor first which one should be used for suitability and safety in proper use.
