I just ordered a portable oxygen concentrator. Thank you for explaining things so well. When my unit arrives I will watch again. I have severe COPD and am having increasing difficulty breathing. This will help tremendously!
Your video is very helpful, I find using a continuous flow at night is ideal, at the same time it is wonderful to be able to have my POC models when I travel or move about during the day. Both of these oxygen resources are literally life saving for me when my genetic COPD acts up. Thank you so much for your kindness in making this video for those who deal with oxygen challenges. God bless you for that!
i guess Im asking randomly but does anybody know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Weston Deacon thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
I appreciate you and this video tremendously. I am new to oxygen use for myself. Both of my parents were on oxygen at different points in their life. I thought I knew from being their caregiver at different times of their life. Your explanation gives me the tools I need as I navigate my life going forward.
I cared for my best friend in her last, horrible year of copd. I learned how to change tanks. She passed in my arms 6 mos ago. Now, as of last week, my copd has progressed to, first pneumonis, and now i require oxygen at home 24/7. My lessons learned are a gift my bestie is giving me as i now navigate the same waters as she did. It is very scary to know your very next breath depends on a tank or oxygen machine. I found out how bad when our power went out 3 days last week in 90 degree weather.
it would be helpful if you did not play any background music.. we just want to hear the information and don’t need the entertainment lol ...sometimes people who need extra o2 have more trouble concentrating or hearing ... so a slower presentation, clearly enunciated and with no extra noises.. will help alot! thanks : )
No your doctor must give it to you they will know how many liters to set your machin at plus thier are different machines that people breath through thier nose and others breath through thier mouth , they must do a 6 minute walk test before yourdoctor decides if you need one in the first place
Excellent explanation of the settings #'s versus actual o2 volume flow. On a small portable unit, you will NOT get the volume that a large unit that plugs into a wall outlet gives you with a constant flow of O2. You give up volume for portability and freedom with a smaller battery powered portable unit. If you require 2lpm+, a portable unit is NOT going to be your best choice. They are best suited for relaxed travel with minimal activity. You can sit on your porch and enjoy being outside with a portable unit, but don't expect to be able to unload a bunch of heavy bags of groceries and carry them into the house and still feel like a "normal person". It's not going to happen. The Inogen G5 has a maximum flow (pulse flow) of 1.26lpm on setting #6. It detects when you take in a breath, and that's when it sends O2 to the cannula. Remember that the higher the setting/O2 flow, the shorter time the battery will last, so be sure to plan in advance if you're going to be active for long periods away from the house. Large units that put out a constant flow of O2 and plug into a wall outlet, up to 6 lpm I think, make a huge difference, but they anchor you depending on the length of tubing that you're using. Both provide a service and each has its best use scenario. Without O2, my lows can drop into the high 70's at times. Simply getting into or out of bed can result in almost terrifying moments. Walking from my car to the doctor's office (without being on O2) at a slight uphill grade and about 100', my O2 hit 81 just a few days ago. With supplemental O2, life is much better.
I have heart failure. I'm on the low end right now. The reason why I was put on oxygen 3 years ago was that on April 9,2019 I had a heart eco done. After it was done I stopped at the pharmacy to wait on a medicine I needed to be filled. On the way to where I was going to wait I started getting a little short of breath. I checked in the ER at the V.A. hospital. My oxygen was at 97-98 on the er room monitor. After some labs my oxygen was below 90. I stayed in a few days My heart rate was going up and oxygen going down. Used oxygen and walked around the nurses station either the doctor checking vitals along with the oxygen. I was discharged with 1 tank . Non- constant on pulse flow setting of 2. In the warmer weather I use it some indoors also.
I have a ten year old philips respionics with a very low use. I bought a new battery but have now have a yellow triangle with a wave symbol. I either need a service manual and parts to fix this or a service center. I tried to fill out a service request but no answer. the pharmacy we bought from stopped selling this so won't help.
Thanks a lot very clarification many unknown things to us . Got a question really concerning me, can the portable pulse machines detects a very weak inhaling by some older patients or there’s a limit or certain level of inhaling must be achieved in order to let the machine sense and trigger the oxygen back ? Thanks again
Many thanks for a helpful video. Does anyone know if it's ok to use a mask with a pulse flow model, rather than a nasal canula? I tend to breath through my mouth when asleep. Many thanks.
Hi Stephen....that won't work for more than one reason. These pulse flow units depend on breaths via the nostrils in order to deliver their pulses. Also, oxygen masks are for continuous flow units set at over 4 lpm. Hope that helps a little.
Thanks Vinay for the video. I am planning to buy one looking at worsening COVID situation in India. It's more as a proactive measures so my question was if this is not used at all or not used for a long time will it becomes unusable. I mean I do understand these Oxygen Concentrates might not be effective for COVID patient but still wanted your thoughts as I believe you understand and use these machines well than at least me.
@@LPTMedical Many thanks for a helpful video. Do you know if it's ok to use a mask with a pulse flow model, rather than a nasal canula? I tend to breath through my mouth when asleep. Many thanks.
The purchase of a portable oxygen concentrator requires a prescription from a doctor. For people that need oxygen for a specific medical condition. Can't buy one outright. They require a prescription
Oxygen concentrators are suitable for anyone who has been prescribed medical oxygen if you need 3 LPM or less of continuous oxygen. Please give us a call at 1-800-946-1201 and one of our respiratory specialists can answer your questions. Thanks for watching!
@@1stclassmedicalinc.653 I had a quadruple bypass, valve replacement, defib and pacemaker and the stationary one works well. Now I'm getting a portable for travel. My doctor and pulmonologist okayed everything. Hope this helps
Depending on what device you’re using to watch this video, a tv, phone, computer. You touch or click on the screen and you’ll see 2 or 3 icons appear on the right side of the screen. Click on the one with 2 letters CC and you should be seeing subtitles appearing on your screen. You can do this with all TH-cam videos. If the letters CC appear faded,. Then you’ll know that specific video doesn’t have subtitles available. ✌️
I just ordered a portable oxygen concentrator. Thank you for explaining things so well. When my unit arrives I will watch again. I have severe COPD and am having increasing difficulty breathing. This will help tremendously!
Did your doctor order one for you
Your video is very helpful, I find using a continuous flow at night is ideal, at the same time it is wonderful to be able to have my POC models when I travel or move about during the day. Both of these oxygen resources are literally life saving for me when my genetic COPD acts up. Thank you so much for your kindness in making this video for those who deal with oxygen challenges. God bless you for that!
i guess Im asking randomly but does anybody know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Camden Mario instablaster =)
@Weston Deacon thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Weston Deacon It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out!
@Camden Mario No problem :D
I appreciate you and this video tremendously. I am new to oxygen use for myself. Both of my parents were on oxygen at different points in their life. I thought I knew from being their caregiver at different times of their life. Your explanation gives me the tools I need as I navigate my life going forward.
I cared for my best friend in her last, horrible year of copd. I learned how to change tanks. She passed in my arms 6 mos ago. Now, as of last week, my copd has progressed to, first pneumonis, and now i require oxygen at home 24/7. My lessons learned are a gift my bestie is giving me as i now navigate the same waters as she did. It is very scary to know your very next breath depends on a tank or oxygen machine. I found out how bad when our power went out 3 days last week in 90 degree weather.
Very clear & concise. Thanks
Nice, informative video. It straightened out some misconceptions I had about portables.
Thanks. Helpful, well presented, well organized.
it would be helpful if you did not play any background music.. we just want to hear the information and don’t need the entertainment lol ...sometimes people who need extra o2 have more trouble concentrating or hearing ... so a slower presentation, clearly enunciated and with no extra noises.. will help alot! thanks : )
Very Informative and answered a lot of my questions, thank you.
Thanks so much for this!!! I have been looking for my dad and have been scrambling to understand if I should buy one
No your doctor must give it to you they will know how many liters to set your machin at plus thier are different machines that people breath through thier nose and others breath through thier mouth , they must do a 6 minute walk test before yourdoctor decides if you need one in the first place
Excellent explanation of the settings #'s versus actual o2 volume flow. On a small portable unit, you will NOT get the volume that a large unit that plugs into a wall outlet gives you with a constant flow of O2.
You give up volume for portability and freedom with a smaller battery powered portable unit. If you require 2lpm+, a portable unit is NOT going to be your best choice. They are best suited for relaxed travel with minimal activity. You can sit on your porch and enjoy being outside with a portable unit, but don't expect to be able to unload a bunch of heavy bags of groceries and carry them into the house and still feel like a "normal person". It's not going to happen.
The Inogen G5 has a maximum flow (pulse flow) of 1.26lpm on setting #6. It detects when you take in a breath, and that's when it sends O2 to the cannula. Remember that the higher the setting/O2 flow, the shorter time the battery will last, so be sure to plan in advance if you're going to be active for long periods away from the house.
Large units that put out a constant flow of O2 and plug into a wall outlet, up to 6 lpm I think, make a huge difference, but they anchor you depending on the length of tubing that you're using.
Both provide a service and each has its best use scenario.
Without O2, my lows can drop into the high 70's at times. Simply getting into or out of bed can result in almost terrifying moments. Walking from my car to the doctor's office (without being on O2) at a slight uphill grade and about 100', my O2 hit 81 just a few days ago. With supplemental O2, life is much better.
very pro presentation. well done.
Thank you. This video was very very helpful to me.
Thank you so much. Very informative and helpful. 👍🏼👍🏼
I have heart failure. I'm on the low end right now. The reason why I was put on oxygen 3 years ago was that on April 9,2019 I had a heart eco done. After it was done I stopped at the pharmacy to wait on a medicine I needed to be filled. On the way to where I was going to wait I started getting a little short of breath. I checked in the ER at the V.A. hospital. My oxygen was at 97-98 on the er room monitor. After some labs my oxygen was below 90. I stayed in a few days My heart rate was going up and oxygen going down. Used oxygen and walked around the nurses station either the doctor checking vitals along with the oxygen. I was discharged with 1 tank . Non- constant on pulse flow setting of 2. In the warmer weather I use it some indoors also.
I have a ten year old philips respionics with a very low use. I bought a new battery but have now have a yellow triangle with a wave symbol. I either need a service manual and parts to fix this or a service center. I tried to fill out a service request but no answer. the pharmacy we bought from stopped selling this so won't help.
Thanks a lot very clarification many unknown things to us . Got a question really concerning me, can the portable pulse machines detects a very weak inhaling by some older patients or there’s a limit or certain level of inhaling must be achieved in order to let the machine sense and trigger the oxygen back ? Thanks again
Many thanks for a helpful video. Does anyone know if it's ok to use a mask with a pulse flow model, rather than a nasal canula? I tend to breath through my mouth when asleep. Many thanks.
Hi Stephen....that won't work for more than one reason. These pulse flow units depend on breaths via the nostrils in order to deliver their pulses. Also, oxygen masks are for continuous flow units set at over 4 lpm. Hope that helps a little.
@@diandian9827 Many thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
Thanks Vinay for the video. I am planning to buy one looking at worsening COVID situation in India. It's more as a proactive measures so my question was if this is not used at all or not used for a long time will it becomes unusable. I mean I do understand these Oxygen Concentrates might not be effective for COVID patient but still wanted your thoughts as I believe you understand and use these machines well than at least me.
Thanks, v good presentation.
Very interesting I learned a lot.
Thanks for watching!
@@LPTMedical Many thanks for a helpful video. Do you know if it's ok to use a mask with a pulse flow model, rather than a nasal canula? I tend to breath through my mouth when asleep. Many thanks.
Excellent video
Good video. If you are a mouth breather when you sleep, isn't a continuous flow not going to work because it is hooked up to your nose?
So informative!
The purchase of a portable oxygen concentrator requires a prescription from a doctor. For people that need oxygen for a specific medical condition. Can't buy one outright. They require a prescription
Are these oxygen machines suitable for people with heart failure?
Oxygen concentrators are suitable for anyone who has been prescribed medical oxygen if you need 3 LPM or less of continuous oxygen. Please give us a call at 1-800-946-1201 and one of our respiratory specialists can answer your questions. Thanks for watching!
@@1stclassmedicalinc.653 I had a quadruple bypass, valve replacement, defib and pacemaker and the stationary one works well. Now I'm getting a portable for travel. My doctor and pulmonologist okayed everything. Hope this helps
Nice presentation. Stupid background noise masquerading as music.
This should be titled "how it works"
Depending on what device you’re using to watch this video, a tv, phone, computer. You touch or click on the screen and you’ll see 2 or 3 icons appear on the right side of the screen. Click on the one with 2 letters CC and you should be seeing subtitles appearing on your screen. You can do this with all TH-cam videos. If the letters CC appear faded,. Then you’ll know that specific video doesn’t have subtitles available. ✌️
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The background noise is very irratating.
the annoying music makes it harder to hear what you're saying
Why the horrible background music