What is an oxygen concentrator? It is a medical device that delivers oxygen to individuals with disorders that affect their breathing. If the percentage of oxygen in someone’s blood is below normal levels, the oxygen machine gives them the oxygen they need.
The way an oxygen concentrator works is relatively simple. The machine pulls in air, and that air travels through a compressor. The compressed air goes into a sieve bed filter system that has two prongs. When the compressed air goes into the first sieve bed, nitrogen is removed while oxygen is forced into the tank. When the first bed is filled with nitrogen, the compressed air shifts to the second sieve bed.
Some oxygen and the surplus nitrogen from the first sieve bed is sent back into the atmosphere. The process switches back when the second sieve bed gets filled with nitrogen. This ensures the continuous flow of concentrated oxygen into the tank. The oxygen leaves the product tank and goes through plastic tubing to reach a nasal cannula or mask that helps the patient efficiently absorb the oxygen.
HOW TO USE AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
If you don’t know how to use an oxygen concentrator yet, you may think it’s difficult. However, the process is so simple that anyone can do it. You just need to set up the machine properly, turn it on, and adjust it to the prescribed flow rate before putting on your mask or nasal cannula.
There are just a few things to keep in mind. Remember to:
Position the oxygen generator a foot or two away from the furniture
Start the machine 15 to 20 minutes before you intend to use it so that it can begin distributing an accurate concentration of air
Smooth out any kinks or bends in the tubing before beginning your treatment
If you want low levels of oxygen, you can use the mask. For high levels, insert the nasal cannula.
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