Portable Oxygen Concentrators

What are they and how do they work?

A portable oxygen concentrator, also called a portable concentrator is a portable device used to provide oxygen therapy to a patient at substantially higher concentrations than the levels of ambient air. It is very similar to a home oxygen concentrator, but it smaller in size and more mobile. The portable oxygen concentrator makes it easy for patients to travel freely; they are small enough to fit in a car and most of the major concentrators are now FAA approved.

There are so many portable oxygen concentrators on the market these days, how do you know which one is the right one for you?  Our award winning customer care department has the answers. Call us today or get the facts and portable oxygen reviews below with our portable oxygen comparison chart. 

We will beat any rental or purchase price you find, Just call us!           1-800-489-8165   WE WON'T BE BEAT ON PRICE!  If you see a better price on the internet just call us and we will beat it.  Some additional information can be obtained on additional portable systems by calling customer care. Ask about Airsep Freestyle Oxygen also.

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Which Portable Oxygen Is Best For Me? Which one do I need?   Renting the right portable oxygen concentrator depends on your needs.  Do you need oxygen for transport? Do you need oxygen for an airplane? Which Airline? Can you sleep with pulse dose or do you need continuous flow? Are you looking for the lightest weight? Do you need the highest pulse output? Do you know what you need?

Call our Oxygen Experts Today!  Check Product details for approved airlines.  We rent and sell the Inogen One, Eclipse portable oxygen and Invacare XPO2 concentrators for airline, cruise and train travel. If you don't understand why you would choose a specific unit over another or have additional questions please call our customer care department at                1-800-489-8165.

Portable oxygen concentrators

Since 2000, a number of manufacturers have introduced portable oxygen concentrators. Typically, these produce less than one liter per minute (LPM) of oxygen and use some version of pulse flow or demand flow to deliver oxygen only when the patient is inhaling. However, there is a portable oxygen concentrator with up to 3 LPM of continuous-flow oxygen. This device also has pulse flow available to either provide higher flows or reduce power consumption. These portable concentrators typically plug into a wall outlet like the larger, heavier stationary concentrators. ^[2]

Portable oxygen concentrators usually can also be plugged into a vehicle DC adapter, and most have the ability to run from battery power as well, either for ambulatory use or for use away from power or for airplane travel. The FAA has approved portable oxygen concentrators for use on commercial airlines, although it is necessary to check in advance whether a particular brand or model is permitted on a particular airline.

Historically, demand or pulse flow concentrators have not been used for nocturnal use—sleeping. If the nasal cannula moves such that the concentrator is not able to detect when the patient is inhaling, it is unable to deliver the pulse while the patient is inhaling.

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR  REVIEWS 

Mrs. Donita Hawkins

I liked the Eclipse because I just wanted to make sure that I could switch over to the continuous setting if I needed to.  It was approved by my airline and I didn't mind pulling it with the wheels. My physician also wanted me to have the continuous setting while I was sleeping.  I use it all the time and great information from this dealer.  Highly recommend!!!

Mr Edward Conarck

My review is very good for this vendor.  They treated me very well and were very helpful in giving me the options of each machine.  As for the oxygen machine that I can take with me, I chose the Invacare XPO2 because I could carry it on my shoulder and with the extra battery I could go to the lodge meetings again and not worry about pulling a machine around or running out of oxygen like with my tanks.

Mrs Julia F. Chilfriedly

Vienna Medical is great!  The best prices anywhere and what great customer service.  Barbara is a god send.  Bless you. 

For me the Inogen was the right choice.  The pulse output was good enough, so my doctor said, and I could fly almost any airline to see my family in Florida.  It is still pretty light and the weight is fine.  It also last pretty long with the extra battery. I am on 2 leaders and living life with COPD.  Thanks again guys!

Mrs Jolie Anderson Johnson

Thank you so much for helping me see my grandkids.  I can travel without hesitation and trust my new Airsep machine.  I will recommend you and the Airsep to everyone.  You had the best price and the best service I could find!  You have no idea how much this has changed my life.  Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Love to all, JAJ

PORTABLE CONCENTRATORS ON SALE!

Eclipse Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Eclipse Full Package - $275/week Eclipse additional battery rental - $50/week                            
 

Includes The Eclipse, 2 batteries, A/C wall adapter/charger, car power cord/charger, carrying case with handle and wheels, easy to use step by step instructions and piece of mind. This unit is generally chosen by patients who need the options of a conserver setting (longer battery life) and up to 3 liters of continuous flow at a moments notice or for sleeping. The unit weighs 17lbs and pulls behind you like a rolling backpack. If offers up to 4 hours of battery life depending on settings.         RENT ME NOW!     BUY ME NOW

$3389.95 ON SALE!  CALL TODAY!  1-800-489-8165

Inogen One Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Innogen One Full Package - $275/week Inogen Additional Batteries - $50/week
                                      
Shipping extra and determined at time of rental. Call toll free 1-800-489-8165.

Includes Inogen One, 2 batteries, A/C wall adapter/charger, Car power cord/charger, carrying case with handle and wheels, easy to use step by step instructions and piece of mind knowing you have one of the best portable oxygen concentrators on the market from one of the most reliable company's available. The Inogen One has been a standard in the travel oxygen industry for some time and is currently recognized and approved by more airlines than other products.  It is also the smallest and lightest on the market making for easier mobility.  RENT ME NOW!       BUY ME NOW

$3489.95 ON SALE!  CALL TODAY!  1-800-489-8165

Invacare XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Invacare XPO2 - $275/week XPO2 Additional Batteries - $50/week

Shipping extra and determined at time of rental. Call toll free 1-800-489-8165

Includes Invacare XPO2, 2 batteries (rental only), A/C wall adapter/charger, Car power cord/charger, carrying case with handle, easy to use step by step instructions and piece of mind knowing you have one of the best portable oxygen concentrators on the market from one of the most reliable company's available. The new XPO2 is scheduled to be FAA approved in Sept. 08.  It is one of the lightest machines on the market and provides one of the highest pulse doses available.  RENT ME NOW!      

$3149.95 ON SALE!  CALL TODAY!  1-800-489-8165

Respironics Evergo Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Shipping extra and determined at time of purchase. Call toll free 1-800-489-8165

Includes Respironics Evergo, 1 battery, A/C wall adapter/charger, Car power cord/charger, carrying case with handle, easy to use step by step instructions and piece of mind knowing you have one of the best portable oxygen concentrators on the market from one of the most reliable company's available. The Evergo is one of the lightest concentrators available, delivers a large pulse dose of oxygen and has the longest  battery life available with one extra battery.  Made by Phillips, a large and reputable company the unit offers 8 hours of battery life and is FAA approved. Approved by many airlines (see list here)

$3995.95 ON SALE!  CALL TODAY!  1-800-489-8165

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Inogen One approved airlines

Please Note:
Due to frequent changes in Airline policies, we strongly recommend that you contact your airline directly to confirm onboard use of the Inogen One for your desired travel dates and locations, prior to purchasing your ticket. Some airlines may equip their aircraft with onboard electrical power. You may have an opportunity to request a seat with a power port, which can be used to power your Inogen One. However, availability varies by airline, type of aircraft, and class of service. You should check with the airline for availability and always plan on having sufficient battery power for the duration of your flight, plus a conservative estimate of unanticipated delays. 

Currently, the following airlines allow the use of the Inogen One onboard their aircraft:Updated 6/15/09

ECLIPSE APPROVED AIRLINES

Currently, the following airlines allow the use of the Eclipse onboard their  aircraft:

• Eclipse will fit under the seat in front of you. Your Eclipse will fit under any commercial airline seat.
   
• It is not necessary to turn off your Eclipse during taxi, takeoff and landing if your physician's written statement requires you receive oxygen during these periods

  Physician Statement Template (45 KB)

  Security Statement (45 KB)

• Your ability to see/hear alarms and respond appropriately
• When oxygen use is necessary (all or a portion of the trip)
• Maximum flow rate corresponding to the pressure in the cabin under normal operating conditions

APPROVED ECLIPSE AIRLINES - click on your airline to confirm information. Updated 6/15/09

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Amtrak oxygen

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Please check with each airlines' own web site, as well as their medical oxygen desk, for up-to-date information on the airlines' specific oxygen passenger requirements.

RESIRONICS EVERGO PORTABLE OXYGEN AIRLINES

EverGo™
 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator for use aboard commercial airline flights. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrator vary, patients need to check with their airlines before flying with EverGo.

EverGo is now approved for use on the following airlines:

Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Air Iceland
AirTran Airways
Alaska
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
American Eagle (American Airlines)
ASA - Atlantic Southeast (Delta)
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Champion Air (NWA)
Chautauqua Airlines (Delta)
Colgan Air (Continental)
Comair (Delta)
Commut Air (Continental)
Continental
Continental Express (Continental)
Continental Micronesia (Continental)
Delta
Express Jet
Freedom Airlines (Delta)
Frontier
Gulfstream International (Continental)
Hawaiian
Horizon
Iceland Air
JAL
JetBlue
Lufthansa
Mango
Mesaba Airlines (NWA)
Midwest
Midwest Connect
Northwest Airlines
Pinnacle Airlines (Delta)
Qantas
Sinapore Air
Southwest
Sun Country
SAS Airlines
Shuttle America (Delta)
US Airways
Virgin Atlantic
West Jet
 

Check back on this web page as the list of commercial airlines permitting EverGo portable oxygen concentrator continues to grow.