Does oxygen concentrator need maintenance?

Home oxygen concentrators are like any machine, and they require regular maintenance and service to ensure they operate and perform correctly. Luckily, home units (concentrators that run only on AC/house power) are easy to maintain.

How do you clean an oxygen concentrator after use?

1. Clean the outside of the oxygen concentrator

1. Begin by unplugging the oxygen concentrator from its power source.
2. Dip a soft cloth in a solution of mild dishwashing soap and warm water.
3. Squeeze cloth until damp and wipe down the concentrator.
4. Rinse cloth clean and remove any excess soap on concentrator.

How often should your oxygen concentrator be serviced?

once a year
Aside from cleaning and changing the air inlet filter, your oxygen concentrator should be serviced once a year by a professional. As scheduled, a maintenance technician will verify the oxygen purity, flow rate and pressure, as well as change the inlet compressor and check the bacteria filter.

What should an oxygen concentrator be set at?

Ideally you’ll want to see numbers between 95 and 100\%. If your levels are below 90 you have a very low oxygen saturation and it’s going to help a lot when you use the concentrator.

How often do you change water in oxygen concentrator?

Use distilled water in the humidifier bottle and change the water daily. If you are concerned that there is no oxygen flow through your tubing, place the tubing in water and watch for bubbles. If bubbles are present, there is at least some flow through your tubing.

What does it mean to be on 2 liters of oxygen?

An oxygen flow rate of 2 LPM means the patient will have 2 liters of oxygen flowing into their nostrils over a period of 1 minute. Oxygen prescriptions generally run from 1 liter per minute to 10 liters per minute with 70\% of those patients being prescribed 2 liters or less.

How often do I change the air hose and cannula on my oxygen compressor?

If you are only using your cannula and tubing a few hours a day, it is recommended that you change your tubing and cannula, every 3-6 months. If you use your concentrator more than a few hours a day, it is recommended to change your cannula on a monthly basis and your tubing, at least, every 2-6 months.

Does an oxygen concentrator need distilled water?

Most stationary oxygen concentrators (ones that only run on AC power and not DC or batteries) accommodate for a humidifier bottle. You should not use tap water or any other type of water beside distilled water in the humidifier. You will see two lines on the bottle – a maximum fill line, and a minimum fill line.