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Oxygen line placement
This is probably nit picking but is there an optimal place for it to be.
On the machine I am using it hooks into the big hose right at the back of the machine and then has to make an 8 foot trip in order to get to me. There is also a humidifier that is basically mixing water/or water vapor into the mix at the same place. So my question is could the water or vapor be changing the Oz into something else that would be less effective.
There is a place to feed the o2 directly into the full face mask at the mask and that seems like it might be the best way but I am not sure.
.I am using one of those oxygen collectors.
On the machine I am using it hooks into the big hose right at the back of the machine and then has to make an 8 foot trip in order to get to me. There is also a humidifier that is basically mixing water/or water vapor into the mix at the same place. So my question is could the water or vapor be changing the Oz into something else that would be less effective.
There is a place to feed the o2 directly into the full face mask at the mask and that seems like it might be the best way but I am not sure.
.I am using one of those oxygen collectors.
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Permalink Reply by Rock Conner RRT on
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There is an optimal place, but it doesn't matter much. If your oxygen concentrator and your CPAP systems are functioning properly, the delivered oxygen percentage (fiO2) will be pretty much the same wherever you bleed in the O2. Those ports on your mask give access to measure pressure & add O2, but having the O2 line at your mask is an unnecessary hassle, and most O2 tubing is not designed to be cut off to fit at the mask. Percentages of oxygen in the home are approximate because oxygen concentrators deliver somewhat less than 100% O2. If your symptoms are under control, don't worry about it. Don't sweat the small stuff.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Fritz on
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My symptoms aren't under control so I am trying to learn as much as I can for when I do get fixed. Thanks for the info it was exactly what I was looking for which leads to another question. If you were to guess what percent O2 does the collector deliver?
Rock Conner RRT said:There is an optimal place, but it doesn't matter much. If your oxygen concentrator and your CPAP systems are functioning properly, the delivered oxygen percentage (fiO2) will be pretty much the same wherever you bleed in the O2. Those ports on your mask give access to measure pressure & add O2, but having the O2 line at your mask is an unnecessary hassle, and most O2 tubing is not designed to be cut off to fit at the mask. Percentages of oxygen in the home are approximate because oxygen concentrators deliver somewhat less than 100% O2. If your symptoms are under control, don't worry about it. Don't sweat the small stuff.
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A properly functioning oxygen concentrator should 90% oxygen, or better. Check with your home medical equipment provider or the concentrator manufacturer for specific make & model specs.
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