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Oxygen concentrators.

R S Howell

    British Journal of Hospital Medicine
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Oxygen concentrators provide an alternative oxygen supply with low running costs, making them ideal for long-term home oxygen therapy and potentially useful in hospital gas systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Conventional oxygen supply methods have limitations.
    • Oxygen concentrators present a viable alternative.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate oxygen concentrators as an alternative oxygen source.
    • To assess their suitability for hospital and domiciliary use.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of oxygen concentrator technology.
    • Cost-benefit analysis of initial purchase price versus running costs.

    Main Results:

    • Oxygen concentrators offer lower running costs compared to conventional methods.
    • They are suitable for long-term domiciliary oxygen therapy.
    • Potential application in hospital oxygen pipeline systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Oxygen concentrators are a cost-effective and practical choice for long-term home oxygen therapy.
    • Their role in hospital settings warrants further consideration.