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Clinical experience with the oxygen concentrator.

T W Evans, J Waterhouse, P Howard

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |August 13, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Home oxygen therapy using oxygen concentrators is effective for chronic obstructive airways disease. While patient compliance varied, concentrators were economical and preferred over cylinders for long-term treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Long-term domiciliary oxygen therapy is crucial for hypoxemic patients.
    • Oxygen concentrators offer a potential solution for home oxygen delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the mechanical reliability and patient compliance of oxygen concentrators.
    • To assess the effectiveness of oxygen concentrators in managing hypoxemic chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD).

    Main Methods:

    • A one-year study involving 14 patients with hypoxemic COPD using oxygen concentrators.
    • Monitoring mechanical reliability, patient adherence (15 hours/day), smoking habits, and arterial gas tensions.

    Main Results:

    • Most patients did not meet the target daily usage or achieve recommended arterial oxygen tension.
    • Observed issues were minor and manageable with proper supervision.
    • Oxygen concentrators were found to be more economical than oxygen cylinders for home use.

    Conclusions:

    • Oxygen concentrators are a viable, cost-effective option for home oxygen therapy in COPD patients.
    • Patient preference strongly favors concentrators over traditional oxygen cylinders.
    • Careful planning and supervision can mitigate challenges in achieving optimal treatment outcomes.

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