Is anybody selling a portable oxygen machine, looking for something that will give me 2 ltr for at least 8 hours use.
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Portable Oxygen machine
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If you require oxygen your Respiratory team will prescribe it. It will be delivered free and you will get regular oxygen assessment tests at the hospital. You should never take oxygen unless prescribed as could cause a lot of damage
Consult with your Respiratory Team and they will assess you.x Sheila
Hello Sheila, I have been using prescribed oxygen for some 30 years. I was enquiring about a concentrator so that when going out for the day it would give me back up, in case the one I have stops working for some reason.
Apologies I misunderstood. Hope you find someone that is selling one. I have the small portable cylinder for going out which I use in the car. Problem is doesnt last very long. I have the concentrator at home which I use when required as I try not to rely on it I dont use oxygen when out and about as,I walk very slowly and stop at intervals to catch my breath. It's a pride thing,stupid I know .
If I have a shopping trolley I'm like a 2year old as seems to help me a lot
Good luck xxSheila 💕
Hi no problem at all maybe my question was not as clear as it could have been. I also have the large concentrator machine for home use, as I need oxygen at all times, and have a small concentrator for going out which is supplied by my oxygen supplier. I just wanted a second one for peace of mind so would need to buy my own. Have you tried walking with a 4 wheeled rollator? Some have a seat attached so great if you need a rest and not expensive to buy. Take care
I manage ok as I walk slowly and enjoy the excercise. I walk around shops so enjoy the Therapy. That's my excuse when I cant resist purchasing another outfit lol. I stop a lot looking at rails and chatting to people. The supermarkets all have trolleys do that's great even other shops like Boots have small trolleys. I take a trolley even if I only want to browse around in Boots. I also concentrate on my breathing. Remembering to breathe is helpful lol 🤣
I had oxygen assessment last Thursday at hospital. The clinic is a long walk down a long corridor. My nurse was watching me an
d was impressed as I did it with only one stop.
Had good news as oxygen taken from wrist had higher reading than last time 3 months ago.
Now dont have to go back for 6months.
I am fortunate as I can contact both Respiratory team and COPD team any time if only for a chat.
Hope you find a suitable oxygen supply to assist you when out and about.
Lots of love take care xxSheila 💕⚘
You can use a portable oxy cylinder with a small computer box which cuts out waste oxygen, giving far longer usage. Mine is an OXYMO, supplied by BAYWATER - My cylinder supplier, and senses when I breathe out. It then gives a squirt of oxygen into my cannula while I am breathing in, then stops until I breathe out again. I usually get 8 hours use away from home, rather than 2 hours on continuous flow. Is a win-win gadget, but does use quite expensive batteries to get a reasonsable life. GeoffU
With regret you won’t be able to buy a POC from a user here. The law here now in U.K. prohibits the resale of any medical equipment which requires a prescription. They are however available from providers who have a licence to sell them .
If you need one to get out and about you can ask your Home Oxygen Service if they will prescribe you one which meets your oxygen prescription ( if there is one ? )
Wishing you well.
Pauline
Hi, you are welcome. Yes the change to regulations around selling only changed in recent years. I wonder could you try and buy an additional battery for the one you have from the NHS ?
From memory its ok buy the battery second hand.
Go well.
Pauline
Hi gingermusic, I notice you are on oxygen 24/7, really to get any advantage out of buying and using a POC, you would need to get a Pulse Flow POC, I have two my NHS one and one I bought myself second hand from this site, when it was still allowed, I bought that one for going on holiday abroad.
You would need to be tested to see if you are suitable for using Pulse Flow oxygen, you can get Continuous Flow POC’s, but they are much bigger and heavier to manoeuvre around needing to be wheeled around, they also have a much shorter battery life, probably about 2.5-3 hours, both my Pulse Flow POC’s comfortably last 9 hours on number 2 setting, which is roughly the same same 2 litres on Continuous Flow oxygen.
If you’re not already using Pulse Flow you will need to speak to your Oxygen Nurse/Specialist to be tested for your suitability to use it.
To buy a POC will cost about £2.600 minus VAT, which you shouldn’t have to pay because of your Respiratory Condition.
I hope I have been some help.
Ian.
Sorry can't help but maybe sme one else can hope you get sorted