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How Does an Oxygen Concentrator Work?

How does an oxygen concentrator work?



Answer the question “how does an oxygen concentrator work?” Discover the essentials of the oxygen concentrator here, from how it works to who it best serves.



Oxygen concentrators are medical devices that provide a reliable and convenient source of extra oxygen. They are a lightweight solution for patients requiring oxygen therapy, only a little bigger than a computer monitor. Using them is as simple as plugging them into an electrical outlet or using a battery. Because of this, they are suitable for many types of living situations, including in-home, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities. 


But how does an oxygen concentrator work? This is the question we’ve come to answer today. 


How Oxygen Concentrators Work

Oxygen concentrators filter and concentrate oxygen molecules from ambient air. Ambient air is atmospheric air (this typically refers to outdoor air) and is not contaminated by airborne pollutants. Because atmospheric air has about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the oxygen concentrator separates nitrogen from the air and then releases it. This gives the patient the highest dose of oxygen possible. This filtering process is continuous so that patients are being provided with 90-95% pure oxygen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 


Oxygen concentrator manufacturers ensure that these medical devices consist of a compressor, sieve bed filter, oxygen tank, pressure valve, and a nasal cannula (or oxygen mask). 


This is what they do:

Compressor 

This is what the name implies. The compressor in oxygen concentrators compresses the oxygen by taking ambient air and adjusting the pressure at which it is delivered. 

Sieve Beds

These assist in the process of removing nitrogen from the air.

Oxygen Tank 

Regular oxygen tanks contain a fixed amount of oxygen, but oxygen concentrators work a little differently; oxygen is constantly being taken in and provided. This means that oxygen concentrators don’t have to be refilled.

Pressure Valve

This regulates the supply of oxygen, ranging from 1-10 liters per minute.

Nasal Cannula/Oxygen Mask

This improves the way oxygen is transported into the filtration system and helps the patient inhale the oxygen.


Chaban’s oxytech oxygen concentrators are convenient to clean (filter access is simple), easy to read, have an electronic control panel for monitoring ease, and require minimal power consumption. Their flow rates reach 5 liters per minute and their concentration levels reach up to 96%. They also have a new add-on device that monitors patient use as well as the concentrator’s performance. This means that system maintenance is easy. In addition to all this, oxygen concentrators have cooling systems to keep the concentrator from overheating. 


Who Should Use an Oxygen Concentrator 

Chaban’s oxygen concentrators are suitable for both adults and children who need them. This being said, only patients who have mild or moderate cases with oxygen saturation levels between 90-94% should use these medical devices. It is important to receive medical guidance as well. 


Patients with oxygen saturation levels as low as 85% can also use these devices in emergencies, but it is recommended that they switch to a cylinder and get admitted to a hospital as soon as possible. ICU patients should not use oxygen concentrators. 


Oxygen Concentrator Manufacturers 

Oxygen concentrators must be of the highest quality to best serve the patients who need them. Because of this, it is critical to find advanced oxygen concentrator manufacturers. Chaban Medical is one of the leading medical device companies in Israel and was responsible for the complete development of the OxyTec-5s Home Oxygen Concentrator. When you learn more about what to look for in a medical equipment manufacturer, you will see that our years of experience and global distribution make us the obvious choice. Contact us today to learn more. 

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