Choosing Between Oxygen Cylinders and Concentrators

When providing oxygen therapy, it is important to note the following:

1. The oxygen flow rate prescribed by the physician for the patient.

The oxygen output of commonly used oxygen concentrator is about 80 to 90% of oxygen at 3 to 5 liters per minute. If the patient requires more than 5 litres of oxygen per minute, or if the patient requires 100% oxygen, the oxygen concentrator is not a good choice for this patient.
2. Does the patient require nebulizer for medication administration?

In medicine, a nebulizer is a device used to administer medication to people in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. It is commonly used in treating asthma and other respiratory diseases. In the hospital, the most commonly used is the jet nebulizer. A jet nebulizer is connected by tubing to a compressed oxygen source (e.g. oxygen cylinder) that causes oxygen to blast at high velocity through a liquid medicine to turn it into an aerosol, which is then inhaled by the patient. In general, a compressed oxygen source (e.g. oxygen cylinder) is required for the proper functioning of a nebulizer. The oxygen concentrator cannot replace the oxygen cylinder for proper functioning of a nebulizer.

3. The duration of oxygen supply required by the patient.

It is easier to use an oxygen concentrator compared to oxygen cylinder. An oxygen concentrator can be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a work horse that almost never fails to produce desirable amount of oxygen as long as there is electricity supply. In contrast, one has to constantly check the pressure of compressed oxygen in an oxygen cylinder; when the pressure falls below a critical level, the supply of oxygen stops. One has to put in more effort to use oxygen cylinder compared to oxygen concentrator. There is always a risk of running out of oxygen supply, especially at night.

4. Cost.

The running cost of an oxygen concentrator is cheaper compared to oxygen cylinder. The main running cost of oxygen concentrator is the electricity costs. The running costs of using oxygen cylinder are refilling of oxygen, the transport and the manpower.

Our Service Guarantee

1. The company is supervised by medical specialists. Professional medical consultation for choosing an appropriate method of oxygen therapy is available before engaging a long term service.
2. Our hotline is available 24/7 for you to seek necessary assistance.
3. Competitive Pricing: Our price is one of the cheapest in town.
4. We will replace all empty oxygen cylinders with full oxygen cylinders for our clients anywhere in Singapore.
5. Since oxygen is colourless and ordourless, we will use oxygen analyzers to confirm that our equipment provide the required oxygen levels.

Oxygen Concentrators: Technical Specifications

1. Output capacities ranging from 3 to 5 liters of oxygen per minute.
2. At 2-3 L/min, it can deliver oxygen concentrations of 90-95%
3. At 4-5 L/min, it can deliver oxygen concentrations of 85-90%
4. Lifespan: Concentrators are designed to last for 15,000 hours of continuous use (i.e. about one and a half years) at the output capacity of 3 to 5 liters of oxygen per minute.
5. Low and tolerable operating noise levels.

Oxygen Cylinders: Technical Specifications

1. Our oxygen cylinder is made of aluminum alloy; it weighs 9.5 Kg and is lighter compared to steel cylinders; it comes with standard Pin-Index valve for pressure regulator and flowmeter attachment; it has a carrying handle for easy handling; and it does not rust therefore it is not possible for the patient to inhale rust particles.
2. Volume: 10 L.
3. Pressure when fully filled with oxygen: 1,500 atm
4. Duration of Use:
   • Will last for approximately 2 days at 5 L/min: (10 L X 1,500 ÷ 5 = 3,000 min or 50 hours or 2 days)
   • Will last for approximately 5 days at 2 L/min: (10 L X 1,500 ÷ 2 = 7,500 min or 125 hours or 5 days)

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Details to Provide When Purchasing

To help us advise you better, provide us the answers to the following questions when making the purchase or rental:

1. What is the medical condition the patient suffering from?
2. What oxygen flow rate does his doctor prescribe?
3. Does the patient require nebulizer?
4. Does the patient require humidifier?
5. How long does the client need the Oxygen Concentrator?
6. Does the client need standby Oxygen Cylinders?