Invacare/Oxygen System
HomeFill II Oxygen System
- designed for refilling HomeFill II oxygen cylinders at home; patient breathes at home from continuous flow concentrator and an ambulatory pack when away from home
- oxygen cylinders available in weights of 3.6, 4.2 and 5.9 pounds
- up to 10 hours of oxygen, depending on size of cylinder
Call 800/333-6900. Web site: www.invacare.com Circle 450 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
The Respiratory Group/Portable Oxygen System
Escort
- electronic or pneumatic; features 11 flow settings from 0 to 6 liters per minute
- compatible with many liquid oxygen base units
- 20-psi and 50-psi systems available
Call 877/877-3774. Web site: www.respiratorygroup.com Circle 448 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Respironics/Oximetry Test Service
VirtuOx
- Web-based service offers oximetry test results
- Internet based — no other hardware, software, or PDA-type device required
- designed to comply with CMS' July 2005 notification on overnight oximetry testing
Call 800/345-6443. Web site: www.respironics.com Circle 449 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Inogen/Oxygen Concentrator
Inogen One
- designed to perform both as a stationary and portable device; weighs 9.7 pounds
- has pulse-flow delivery system with nine flow settings
- includes AC power supply, battery and satellite conserver for remote use up to 100 feet away
Call 877/446-6436. Web site: www.inogen.net Circle 447 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Sunrise Medical/Oxygen Concentrator
DeVilbiss 515A 5-liter concentrator
- same performance as existing 515D concentrators, but features new rotary valve for quieter operation
- DeVilbiss-branded compressor; has no compressor HEPA filter
- internal component layout designed for cooler running, easier access and repair
Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com Circle 446 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
AirSep/Oxygen Concentrator
QuietLife 5
- runs at less than 40 dBA and consumes 285 watts
- weighs 57 pounds
- available with or without an oxygen monitor
Call 888/874-0202. Web site: www.airsep.com Circle 444 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Responsive Respiratory/Cylinder Racks
Home Cylinder Racks
- available in D/E/M9 (8 cylinder) and M4/M6 (12 cylinder) sizes
- constructed of polyethylene plastic
- weighs 2 pounds
Call 636/600-4030. Web site: www.respondo2.com Circle 445 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Chad Therapeutics/Oxygen Conserving Device
Lotus
- weighs 14.5 ounces
- eight flow settings
- dealer-adjustable continuous-flow settings between 0.5 and 6 liters per minute
Call 800/423-8870. Web site: www.lotusconserver.com Circle 443 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Oxy-View/Oxygen Interface Glasses
Oxy-View
- designed to deliver up to 5 liters of oxygen per minute
- eliminates nasal cannula tubing over the ears
- variety of frame designs and sizes available; can be used with continuous flows or a variety of oxygen conserving devices
Call 877/699-8439. Web site: www.oxyview.com Circle 442 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
TRENDS
“It's clear that the industry is migrating toward more
versatile products. With the recent oxygen legislation, providers
are going to need solutions that minimize inventory and maximize
efficiency and profitability. Manufacturers are driving to ensure
that they develop solutions that meet these demands.”
— Kristin Mastin, director of respiratory marketing,
Sunrise Medical, Respiratory Products Division
“Oxygen therapy patients don't want to be tied down by
their oxygen equipment. They are increasingly demanding more
portability and independence.”
— Mike Irvine, Invacare, Homefill product manager
