About Home Oxygen Therapy and Oxygen Concentrators
Home oxygen therapy is one of the important methods for treating hypoxemia outside the hospital. It helps improve patient survival rates, improve quality of life and neuropsychiatric status, reduce polycythemia, prevent nocturnal hypoxemia, improve sleep quality, prevent the occurrence of cor pulmonale and right heart failure, and reduce medical costs, including the number of hospitalizations and length of hospital stays.
Home oxygen therapy is generally suitable for diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cor pulmonale, bronchial asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory failure, angina pectoris, and heart failure.
01. The main purposes of home oxygen therapy are as follows:
To alleviate hypoxemia
To achieve an oxygen partial pressure of 60 mmHg or higher and an oxygen saturation of 90% or higher, which can basically meet the tissue metabolic needs;
To relieve pulmonary hypertension
To alleviate symptoms of polycythemia, reduce blood viscosity, reduce the burden on the right ventricle, and alleviate the occurrence and development of cor pulmonale;
To relieve bronchospasm
To reduce dyspnea and improve ventilation dysfunction;
To improve physical condition
To improve sleep and brain function, and improve exercise tolerance and quality of life;
To improve the prognosis of COPD patients and prolong life;
To reduce the number of hospitalizations and save medical costs.
02. Who needs oxygen therapy?
Respiratory system diseases
COPD, cor pulmonale, bronchial asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory failure, etc.
Cardiovascular diseases
Palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure, etc.
Cerebrovascular diseases
Dizziness, headache, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, cerebral ischemia, cerebral hemorrhage, Meniere's disease, cerebral arteriosclerosis, etc.
Appropriate health care
People with mental exhaustion, strenuous exercise, or working in a hypoxic environment, etc.
Other diseases
Anemia, sleep apnea syndrome, prenatal care, cervical spondylosis, etc.
03. What are the requirements for purchasing home oxygen therapy equipment?
1. For patients with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, the performance requirements for home oxygen concentrators are higher. When purchasing, you should choose a machine that meets standard medical indicators and can provide continuous oxygen supply for a long time.
2. Home oxygen concentrators are medical and health-care devices, not trendy lifestyle products. Therefore, there's no need to choose machines with flashy, impractical designs. Instead, opt for machines with excellent structural performance, compact size, and ideal heat dissipation.
3. Choosing an oxygen concentrator certified by ISO international and CE European quality systems is an important guarantee. The product's market history is also important; it's best to choose machines that have been on the market for at least two years.
4. When purchasing an oxygen concentrator, choose a manufacturer with a long history and strong capabilities. After-sales service and parts replacement are crucial for home oxygen concentrators; only established manufacturers can guarantee sustainable development and future maintenance services.
04. Precautions for Use
1. Home oxygen concentrators are primarily for health maintenance and should not be used for emergency situations or critically ill patients; or please follow your doctor's instructions when using the machine;
2. Do not use the oxygen concentrator in a humid environment;
3. Do not use the oxygen concentrator while smoking, and do not use lighters near the oxygen concentrator;
4. During use, ensure that the oxygen connecting tube is unobstructed and free of kinks to avoid malfunctions; when using oxygen, adjust the flow rate first before attaching the oxygen tube, and when stopping oxygen, remove the tube first before turning off the oxygen switch to prevent a large amount of oxygen from suddenly rushing into the respiratory tract and damaging lung tissue.
5. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands to avoid electric shock. Unplug the power cord if the oxygen concentrator will not be used for a long time;
6. The oxygen concentrator should be placed horizontally during operation. Do not tilt, invert, or block the heat dissipation vents;
7. Clean and replace the filter cotton regularly;
8. When the oxygen concentrator is working, keep it away from fire sources and observe four precautions: shock prevention, heat prevention, fire prevention, and oil prevention. Keep fireworks and flammable materials away from the machine, at least 5 meters from a stove and 1 meter from a heater.
9. Add water to the humidification bottle as required. It is recommended to change the water in the humidification tank daily and clean it to ensure hygienic oxygen use. The type of water used is also important. It is recommended to use cooled boiled water, distilled water, or purified water. Do not add saline solution or mineral water, as mineral water contains minerals and impurities that can damage the nasal mucosa when inhaled through the nasal cannula.
10. Closely observe the effects of oxygen therapy. If symptoms such as shortness of breath and palpitations are relieved, it indicates that the oxygen therapy is effective. Otherwise, seek medical attention.
11. If high-concentration oxygen is being supplied, the oxygen supply time should not be too long. Generally, if the patient inhues oxygen at a concentration greater than 60% and continues to inhale oxygen for more than 24 hours, it is likely to cause oxygen toxicity. For patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, low-concentration oxygen is usually given. If the inhaled oxygen concentration is too high, it may lead to respiratory depression and accelerate the deterioration of the condition.
05. Safety Precautions for Oxygen Concentrator Use
1. Ensure the oxygen concentrator is placed in a well-ventilated area and avoid continuous use for extended periods to prevent dangerously high oxygen concentrations.
2. Follow the oxygen concentrator's operating instructions and use the equipment correctly to avoid malfunctions or personal injury due to improper operation.
3. During use, observe the operating status of the oxygen concentrator. If any abnormalities are found, immediately stop using it and contact a professional for inspection and repair.
4. Regularly inspect and maintain the oxygen concentrator to ensure proper operation and promptly identify and resolve potential safety hazards.
06. Oxygen Concentrator Maintenance and Care
1. Regularly clean the exterior and internal components of the oxygen concentrator to ensure the equipment is clean and dust-free.
2. Check the power system and circuits of the equipment to ensure stable operation and avoid short circuits or power failures.
3. Check that the oxygen outlet and connecting pipes are unobstructed to prevent insufficient oxygen supply due to blockages.
4. Regular maintenance is very important; you can contact the manufacturer for after-sales service.
About DEDAKJ
DEDAKJ Group is a national high-tech and professional innovative manufacturer with diverse selection of oxygen concentrator.
DEDAKJ is a 3500 square meter certified manufacturing facility with an advance technical management system. The production capacity is 2 Million units per year and all products are made adhering to American and European standards to meet the global market requirements.
We have two strong Research and Development teams of more than 30 senior scientific experts. One is in Germany and another one is in ShenZhen. DEDAKJ already has more than 100 patents and 17 software copyrights.
Overall Solution for Respiratory Diseases
DEDAKJ Sleep and Breathing Health Laboratory, with medical oxygen concentrators and breathing machines as the core, realizes the whole process of health management of sleep screening, breathing monitoring, snoring treatment, chronic disease management, with cloud intelligent analysis feedback treatment effect + medical treatment Linkage of patient data to form a home-based treatment solution for chronic sleep-disordered breathing.
In order to keep customers getting the oxygen concentrator at the best price, we have warehouses in US, UK, RUSSIA and EU (Poland), dedakjoxygenconcentrators.com as a Business to customer (B2C) platform that mainly focuses on medical oxygen concentrator and home use oxygen concentrators. Our aim is to provide affordable and excellent quality oxygen generators to our customers.
