Top Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen concentrators are machines which work on electricity and provide oxygen therapy to patients suffering from acute respiratory conditions. These devices are a convenient way to provide long term therapy as they can supply oxygen continuously. This device eliminates the need of oxygen cylinders. With the introduction of portable oxygen concentrators, the users can now enjoy mobility which was not possible earlier. The portable oxygen concentrators are widely used because of the benefits they offer.

Among the top oxygen concentrators, available in the market, in the pulse mode are the Invacare XPO2 and the Respironics Evergo while the SeQual Eclipse 3 is in the list of top oxygen concentrators in the continuous mode.

SeQual Eclipse 3

This is top oxygen concentrator in continuous mode. This device has made it to the top oxygen concentrators list because of its impressive features and performance. The SeQual Eclipse 3 with Autosat is a portable oxygen concentrator which can work in the continuous mode as well as the pulse mode. It is compact and stylish and weighs only eighteen pounds making it light enough to be carried around. The attractive style minimizes the clinical look of this device. The best thing about the SeQual Eclipse 3 is that it has hassle free controls which allow you to set it according to your needs. This device can run on batteries for up to four hours; however the duration of the battery life largely depends on your settings. It can be charged through the regular A/C power supply at your homes or if you are on the go, you can plug it in your vehicle’s DC power source. The power consumption of this device is small and for this reason it does not heat up considerably. The noise emitted from this device is also negligible. It is approved by the FAA meaning you can take it on an airplane.

The SeQual Eclipse 3 comes with safety measures like onboard alarm which will alert you if the power is low or there is a blockage in the air passage or if the inhalation is not being detected. It is also relatively easy to clean this device. Included with the Eclipse SeQual 3 box are accessories such as the A/C power supply, D/C power supply, power cartridge and a carry cart. The SeQual Eclipse 3 has all the features which make it one of the top oxygen concentrators.

InvaCare XPO2

The compact InvaCare XPO2 portable oxygen concentrator is another top oxygen concentrator which provides oxygen therapy both at home and during travels. It weighs slightly less than eight pounds making it the lightest portable oxygen concentrator available in the market. Because of its light weight and excellent performance, it is preferred by those who are involved in activities involving high altitudes such as mountain climbing. It can work at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. The simple controls make it easy to operate and manage. The battery life of this device is 2.5 hours and it comes with an optional supplemental battery pack which extends the battery life to five hours.

Respironics EverGo

The Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator is packed with amazing features which have compelled us to add it to our list of top oxygen concentrators. This device works in the pulse flow mode as a matter of fact its performance in the pulse flow mode is far superior to the other models available in the market as it is capable of providing more oxygen in pulse settings per minute. Also it supplies oxygen only when the patient is breathing and in this way does not waste oxygen. It is light weight and weighs around ten pounds or 4.5 kg with two batteries or only 8.5 pounds which is around 3.9 kg with a single battery. Besides being lightweight, it is also compact and stylish. The batteries are rechargeable and depending on your oxygen settings will last up to eight hours. You can charge it at home through the A/C power supply or you can plug it in the DC power outlet of your vehicle if you are traveling. You can use this device while it is being charged.

The settings of the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator can be adjusted by the simple touch screen controls. The washable filter is easy to clean. If you are a COPD patient, then this device will make a great traveling companion; at home too it provides comfort and peace of mind as you can enjoy a deep sleep without any disturbance.

The EverGo portable oxygen concentrator comes with an A/C charger, a D/C charger, two batteries, a rolling cart, a carry bag with hand and shoulder strap, an accessory bag, filter and a user guide. This device is approved by the FAA for air travel and is backed by a three year warranty from the manufacturer.