We are due to be flying from the UK to Rhodes next Wednesday, however the hospital delayed my sons (12) fit to fly test and they have only just told me he needs to fly with oxygen 1l/min.
I have tried everything possible to source a portable oxygen concentrator. The requirements are that it is FAA approved and can last for 150% of the duration (flight is 4 hours and 10 minutes). It also needs to be a continuous flow.
We have had this holiday booked for 18 months, and was supposed to be our one and only family holiday.
If anyone has one to sell, or knows where i can rent or buy one from before Wednesday next week, i would be so grateful.
We live in Sutton, London, but i am willing to travel as far as i need to to pick one up this weekend. My son has been through an awful lot, and needs this holiday.
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They have been trying to help, but are hitting a brick wall just like me. They have no other suggestions.
They are trying to get a last minute fit to fly with cpap in hope we could use that instead on the flight, but they don’t think this will work as it’s the oxygen he needs. Thank you xx
The hotel is fully booked, and he starts his new specialist school on 6th September so we wouldn’t be able to amend it, only cancel.
I have managed to agree with the airline to take 4 portable cylinders, but they have strict requirements so could still turn these away at the airport.
Hello, so sorry to learn of your situation. You must be incredibly disappointed.
I sorry to tell you that I know of no portable oxygen concentrator ( back pack ) which will give continuous flow.
You could try this company and ask if they have anything which they can offer to help your son. An Eclipse 5 would give 1lt/min continuous flow but not sure if it takes a spare battery.
Hello! Why don't you try emailing/phoning etc bbc/itv/Sky morning TV and radio news outlining your poor son's situation? They may do it as a human interest story. It's a long shot but gives you instant national coverage. Good luck.
These guys are based in Staffordshire. They require 2 weeks notice to hire but will try to accommodate you in they have them in stock. Good luck! I really hope you get sorted.
Also just make sure that, whoever your flying with, accepts the machine you choose, most airlines have a list of what is approved, and if yours is not on the list, I would contact the airline, to make sure it's ok, as again not something you want to find out at the last minute.
Hello, I have travelled extensively by air using oxygen but have always been able to manage with pulsed oxygen. I wonder whether the 1L/min could be substituted with a higher pulsed rate. I have an Inogen G5 with plenty of batteries that you could borrow if it would do - can you check with you respiratory team? It may be worth doing that today. The G5 delivers up to 6 L/min pulsed. It may be sufficient. I live in Cranleigh.
Thank you for your message! I will speak to the respiratory team and see if this would be an option!
Thank you so much for offering to loan us the machine.
I have managed to find a second hand Sequal eclipse we are going to see first thing tomorrow morning in Southend, however the advert seems a bit suspect and I’m worried it won’t be what it says.
If we have no luck with that one, and respiratory say it’s ok, would it be possible to take you up on the offer? I would happily pay to borrow it, and give you all my personal details so you know who I am and where I live.
Cranleigh is showing an hour from me, I live in Sutton.
My number is 07850519320. Please could you send me a message and I can let you know tomorrow morning either way if that’s ok?
Would you be around for us to collect it this weekend?
Hello can you not hire one? you cant take NHS equipment out of the country. Oxygen assessment can advise on private hire. I've just found this online. I'm in a similar position as I I need continuous flow, I'm pretty sure there are handbag style portable concentrator that do up to 2L continus flow, beyond that it is pulse only. Good luck and hope you all get your holiday.
I hope you've been able to follow up some leads and are able to source what u require.special assistance will advise what documents u require eg drs letter and will give u additional free hand luggage.id ring them ASAP. Gd luck x
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