Oxygen Concentrator

Oxygen concentrator

An oxygen concentrator is a device used to provide oxygen to a patient at substantially higher concentrations than those of ambient air, used as an alternative to tanks of compressed oxygen.
The simplest oxygen concentrator's capable of continuous deliver of oxygen have internal functions based around two cylinders, filled with a zeolite material, which selectively absorb the nitrogen in the air.
In both clinical and emergency care situations, oxygen concentrators have the advantage of not being as dangerous as oxygen cylinders, which can, if ruptured or leaking, explosively increase the combustion of a fire. As such, oxygen concentrators are particularly advantageous in military or disaster situations, where oxygen tanks may be dangerous or infeasible. Indeed, oxygen concentrators are sufficiently non-volatile that they are sometimes leased to individual patients as a prescription item for use in their homes.
Leasing arrangements may be available through various medical supply companies.