Description
Features :
- Settings 1-5 Pulse Dose
- SmartDose Auto-Adjusting Conserver Technology included
- Rugged design, including protective overmold
- Weighs less than 5 lbs
- Most sensitive conserver trigger on the POC market
- 8.4″ (H) x 3.5″(W) x 8.6″(L)
- Portable Oxygen Concentatrator iGo family
Specifications :
Pulse Dose vs. Continuous Flow: The Difference
Pulse dose (PD) oxygen delivery is based on breathing and inhaling, which customizes your oxygen delivery to your breath rate. Continuous flow (CF), on the other hand, delivers oxygen at a constant rate, indiscriminate of the user’s breathing.
For a continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator, think of it like a water fountain: If an individual stands in front of a water fountain flowing at 1 liter per minute, they don’t actually drink one full liter of water. The amount of water a person drinks is a product of the number of sips and the size of the sip. The rest of the water is wasted. The same applies to continuous flow oxygen; the net amount of oxygen inhaled is a combination of the flow rate, the number of breaths and the size of the breaths.
Pulse dose oxygen is more sophisticated. Pulse dose mechanisms are more sensitive, utilizing an oxygen conserver and other technology to deliver oxygen to the patient based on breathing rate and other factors. Pulse dosing is more akin to a glass of water with a straw than a fountain; the intake will be based purely on the amount and intensity of sips. When an oxygen concentrator is said to be a “single-solution” for on-the-go, at home and during sleep, it usually employs pulse dose oxygen technology so that it can deliver the proper amount of oxygen during all phases of daily activity and during rest.
Choosing Between Pulse Dose vs. Continuous Flow Oxygen
When it is time to choose the right oxygen concentrator for you, talk to your doctor about whether pulse dosing or continuous flow oxygen delivery is better for your needs. Based on this difference between pulse dose vs. continuous flow oxygen, it is also important to consider how you would like to use the oxygen: on the go, at home or just for sleep. Pulse dose oxygen concentrators seem to be preferable for doing a number of different things, but continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators may be a sufficient option, particularly if breathing will remain relatively constant.
More logistical factors to consider are size, weight and battery life of the oxygen concentrator. A continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator can weigh anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds, with a battery life ranging from 2.5 to 10 hours, depending on the model. Because continuous flow portable oxygen can be heavier and bulkier than a pulse dose portable oxygen concentrator, it can be more difficult to travel with, which should be a consideration. Think of your daily routines, and how adding a heavier continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator (10-20 lbs) might alter them, if at all. A portable oxygen concentrator providing pulse dose oxygen tends to run smaller and more lightweight, weighing between 2 and 18 pounds. They tend to be more compact, too, with some units measuring about the size of a small sack of sugar or coffee. Portable oxygen concentrators providing pulse dose oxygen offer you more flexibility of use, which makes it easier to incorporate your oxygen therapy into your lifestyle.
| Battery Duration | 3.5 hours @ setting 2 |
| HCPCS | E1390 + E1392 |
| Oxygen Purity | 90% +4/-3 over entire operating range |
| Sound Level | 37db |
| Warranty | Drive DeVilbiss warrants this equipment to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for five (5) years from date of factory shipment to the original purchaser (typically the healthcare provider) with the exceptions of the Compressor (warranted for 3 years), Sieve Beds (warranted for 1 year), and Battery (warranted for 1 year). The carry case is excluded from this warranty. These warranties are limited to the Buyer of new equipment purchased directly from Drive DeVilbiss, or one of its Providers, Distributors, or Agents. Drive DeVilbiss’ obligation under this warranty is limited to product repair (parts and labor) at its factory or at an Authorized Service Center. Routine maintenance items, such as filters, are not covered under this warranty, nor does it cover normal wear and tear. |
