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I need to go for an assessment for a POC due to the fact that they are pulse driven. Are all POCs available on the NHS pulse mode, or has anyone been given one that is continuous flow? This is in respect of the small ones to take outside the home. Thanks for all input.

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Carnival567

From discussions I have seen elsewhere there appear to be no POCs which give a continuous flow at any more than 2 or 3 litres per min. There are quite a lot of websites which can give you information.

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Dedalus in reply to Carnival567

Thank you Carnival

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HuwieHex in reply to Dedalus

The specific availability of POCs varies according to your Oxygen supplier. Your respiratory nurse will prescribe whatever available equipment is suitable for your condition.

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Dedalus in reply to HuwieHex

Many thanks - am just a bit cautious because I normally mouth-breathe, which doesn't bode well for a pulse assessment.

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stone-UK

Hi

The smaller POCs are pulse delivery system.

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Dedalus

Thanks Stone

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Ohtwo

My POC, Sequel Eclipse 5, works on both. Continuous flow only goes up to 3lpm and 8lpm on pulse.

Kindest regards

G j

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Dedalus

Thank you - did you get this via the NHS Gj?

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qbjb

Hi Dedalus 🙂

I’m with Baywater and portable cylinders come with a conserver but can be run on constant by changing where you connect the oxygen lead. I think they go up to 5 or 6 lpm but nasal cannula are the norm. I’m not sure how effective face masks are. I’ve always been a mouth breather so it’s a pain but you do get used to it!

If you’re talking about a small machine then all as Ohtwo says. I’m sure they’ll sort out the best method for you.

qbjb 😀

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Dedalus in reply to qbjb

Many thanks qbjb x

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judg69

Daedalus, please note that the numbers on a Pulse unit are just that, numbers that indicate the higher the number the more the oxygen in the pulse. They do NOT equate to liters per minute in any way. Best advice is to try any units before purchase or acceptance. Best Wishes, judg69

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Dedalus in reply to judg69

Good advice - many thanks

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