Portable Oxygen machine

[gingermusic]

Is anybody selling a portable oxygen machine, looking for something that will give me 2 ltr for at least 8 hours use.

[garshe]

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

[gingermusic in reply to garshe]

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.

[garshe in reply to gingermusic]

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 💕

[gingermusic in reply to garshe]

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

[garshe in reply to gingermusic]

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 💕⚘

[gingermusic in reply to garshe]

Oh well done that was brilliant. I shall look to buy another concentrator but need to way up the cost against the amount of times we go out for a day to see if worth the expense. You take care, Ruth

[Alberta56 in reply to garshe]

Your walking must be doing you good. Glad to hear your good news.

[Geoffu in reply to garshe]

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

[garshe in reply to Geoffu]

My oxygen supplier is Baywater but I do not use oxygen outside my home. I refuse. I walk slowly stopping when required x Sheila

[PaulineHM]

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

[gingermusic in reply to PaulineHM]

Hi Pauline thank you for this information of which I was no aware having seen several for sale in the past on here. I do have one from my oxygen supplier would have just felt more at ease if out for a whole day to have another as back in in case mine stops working etc. Take care

[PaulineHM]

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

[gingermusic in reply to PaulineHM]

That actually makes far more sense thinking about it, I shall look into that idea first. Thank you very much, regards Ruth

[Ian1967]

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.

[gingermusic in reply to Ian1967]

Thanks Ian have taken your comments on board and I shall have to have a serious thin. I am able to use continuous and pulse flow so that makes life easier. You take care and thanks, from Ruth

[Germantara]

Sorry can't help but maybe sme one else can hope you get sorted