✔️ Types of oxygen capsules
1. Compressed gas oxygen capsules:
– These are usually used at home and consist of a portable tank that can be moved around with you.
- They have a fixed concentrator for indoor use and a small oxygen tank for outdoor use.
- These capsules are known as one of the best types of compressed gas oxygen capsules and are also known as standard oxygen capsules.
- They get the electricity they need from a regular outlet and use the air around the house to supply oxygen.
2. Liquid oxygen capsule:
- These capsules include a tank and portability.
- They stand in the home environment and have a real liquid oxygen tank.
- They provide continuous flow capability directly from the tank and are used as an emergency source of oxygen in case of emergency shutdown.
- In addition, they are portable and the portable tank can be filled from the fixed tank at home.
- They provide the possibility of recharging the tank and the oxygen tank can be refilled if needed.
Portable oxygen capsule
Portable oxygen capsule (POC) is a portable device for supplying oxygen in the form of concentrate, which allows it to be carried personally even in an airplane or mounted on wheels for movement. This capsule has a complex electronic device and supplies oxygen from the surrounding air through strong filters so that you can breathe from it. For this reason, most portable oxygen canisters are expensive. Of course, there are certain models of these capsules that are cheaper, but they usually do not have higher features.
✔️ Specifications of portable oxygen capsule
A portable oxygen capsule is a small electrical device that can be easily transported on a wheel. This capsule can work with regular electricity or batteries and can even be charged in a car with electricity. This feature means that you don't need to refill the tank. The maximum tube length is set to 7 feet to provide the best oxygen supply.
✔️ portable or ambulatory oxygen capsule
Some people need to carry their oxygen capsule with them and use it while moving. In this case, you can use a portable or ambulatory oxygen capsule. These types of capsules are great for on-the-go, but weighing more than 10 pounds, they may be difficult to carry around when you're out and about. Your doctor may advise you to use an E-type capsule at home, which is larger and heavier than average, and can also be used as a backup. If your doctor prescribes a higher amount of oxygen flow, you will need more equipment that can provide you with oxygen continuously.
✔️ Specifications of portable or ambulatory oxygen capsule
Ambulatory oxygen capsules are small aluminum cylinders or containers of liquid oxygen that you use with OCD. These capsules weigh less than 10 pounds and are designed so that you can easily carry them with you. If 2 liters of oxygen are to be consumed per minute, it takes about 4 to 6 hours.
✔️ Safety tips for using oxygen capsules
For safety when using oxygen capsules, pay attention to the following points:
- Do not smoke near the oxygen capsule and ask others not to smoke around you. Stay away from places where smoke is present.
- Keep oxygen capsules at least 5 feet away from gas stoves, rice cookers, open flames, heaters, and remote electronic devices.
Avoid flammable liquids or cleaners when using oxygen capsules.
- Consult your doctor or nurse about how to clean the cannula, face mask and moisturizing bottle. According to the doctor's recommendation, clean and replace all types of oxygen capsules.
- Do not change the speed of the oxygen flow in the capsule without consulting the doctor unless you are instructed.
✔️ Oxygen capsule components
1. Oxygen capsule: a cylindrical tube containing oxygen
2. Pressure gauge: showing the gas pressure inside the capsule
3. Automatic regulating valve: reducing the gas pressure inside the capsule before reaching the pressure gauge
4. Flow meter: showing the amount of oxygen consumed in liters per minute
5. Control screw: adjusting the amount of oxygen according to the flow meter
6. Bottle of distilled water: oxygen humidifier
✔️ Types of oxygen capsules based on volume
2.5 liter oxygen capsule
It holds 2.5 liters of oxygen and is specially designed for patients who need oxygen for 5 to 10 minutes.
5 liter oxygen capsule
It holds 5 liters of oxygen and is specially designed for patients who need oxygen for 15 to 20 minutes.
10 liter oxygen capsule
It holds 10 liters of oxygen and is specially designed for patients who need oxygen continuously for 2 hours
✔️ Safety tips and maintenance of oxygen capsules at home
Never place the oxygen generator on soft surfaces. When a warning or error occurs, be sure to contact the company's after-sales service department. Only a qualified technician is allowed and able to open the casing, as there is a risk of electric shock and electrocution. High purity oxygen is highly flammable. Keep flammable materials away from the device. Do not leave the oxygen nasal cannula on the sofa or carpet when the device is on. Because it causes the ignition of flammable materials. Do not place the oxygen generator in closed places where there is no air flow and keep it at least 30 cm away from the wall. Be careful not to spill water on the device. If you don't need the device, be sure to turn it off and unplug it. Never run oxygen without a filter or when the filters are wet. Such actions can damage the oxygen generator. Avoid cleaning the device while it is plugged in. It is absolutely forbidden to smoke next to the oxygen generator. After 6 hours of operation, it is preferable to give the patient and the device half an hour to increase the life of the device. Avoid placing the device in a humid environment, especially in direct air flow of the separate cooler.
What is the difference between an oxygen capsule and an oxygen generator?
The main difference between the oxygen capsule and the oxygen machine is the production volume of the machine, the oxygen machine can produce unlimited oxygen, but unfortunately the capsule has a limited volume that decreases with the passage of time.