Oxygen Concentrator
5 LPM and 10 LPM continuous-flow oxygen concentrators with humidifier, low-purity alarm and power-failure alarm — supplied only against a prescribed flow rate.
Available on rent or to buy
Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Battery-powered pulse-dose oxygen concentrator, cabin-approved and light enough to carry — for patients who need oxygen but not confinement.
- new
- sanitised
- same day delivery
On rent
Not on the rental fleet
This item is supplied for purchase. If you need something similar on rent, call us — we will tell you what the rental fleet can do instead.
To buy
Available
Outright purchase including delivery, installation and a one-year warranty on manufacturing defects.
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About this equipment
A portable concentrator runs on a battery and delivers oxygen in pulses timed to the patient's breath, rather than as a continuous flow. That pulse-dose design is what makes it small enough to carry, and it is also its main limitation — most portables cannot deliver a continuous flow, so they do not suit patients who need oxygen while asleep or who breathe too shallowly to trigger reliably. For a patient who is stable on modest daytime oxygen, it is the difference between being housebound and going to the clinic, a wedding, or their daughter's house.
Indications — when this is used
- Ambulatory oxygen for stable patients on modest prescriptions
- Travel, including most commercial flights
- Clinic and hospital appointments
- Patients who are otherwise housebound by a static concentrator
Who it is for
- Mobile patients on long-term oxygen therapy
- Patients who travel
- Families wanting a relative to leave the house
Brands available
Which brand you receive depends on current stock. Tell us if you need a specific one and we will confirm before dispatch.
- Philips Respironics
- Inogen
- Nidek
- OxyGo
Specifications
| Delivery | Pulse dose, settings 1–5Pulse settings are not equivalent to litres per minute — confirm the setting with the treating clinician. |
|---|---|
| Continuous flow | Not available on most portable models |
| Battery life | Approximately 3–5 hours single battery, 6–10 hours double |
| Charging | Mains and 12 V car adaptor |
| Oxygen purity | 90% ±3 |
| Noise | Approximately 40 dB(A) |
| Air travel | Most models FAA-approved; confirm with the airline in advance |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 180 mm |
| Height | 215 mm |
| Weight | 2.2–2.8 kg with battery |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
Sale only
The rental fleet carries static concentrators and cylinders. Portables are supplied for purchase.
Pulse settings are not LPM
A 'setting 3' on a portable is not three litres per minute. Delivered dose depends on breathing rate, so the setting must be confirmed against the patient's saturation by the treating clinician.
Usually not for sleep
Pulse dose relies on detecting each breath. Shallow sleeping breaths may not trigger it reliably, so most patients need a static concentrator overnight.
Tell the airline in advance
Most models are FAA-approved, but airlines require notice and usually proof of enough battery for the flight plus a margin. Do not assume it can be arranged at the gate.
Safety & clinical information
Device information, not medical advice. Suitability for a particular patient is a decision for the treating clinician.
How it is installed and used
The technician fits the cannula, sets the pulse setting to the treating clinician's specification, confirms the patient triggers the device reliably at rest and while walking, checks saturation on that setting, and demonstrates battery changes and charging from both mains and a car adaptor.
Before delivery
A prescribed flow rate from the treating clinician is required before delivery — oxygen is not supplied on a guessed setting. Confirm a stable power supply, and for oxygen-dependent patients arrange a backup cylinder or an inverter rated for the unit's continuous load.
Ongoing care and servicing
The gross particle filter is washed weekly and the outlet filter replaced per the manufacturer's schedule. Oxygen saturation should be monitored as directed by the treating clinician, and any change in flow rate must come from them, not from the family.
When not to use it
- Use without a prescribed flow rate
- Oxygen is a drug. Supplying it at an unprescribed rate is unsafe, and we will not deliver without the treating clinician's setting.
- Any use near an open flame or smoking
- Oxygen enrichment makes fabric, hair and furnishings burn far more readily. No smoking, cooking flame, or oil-based emollient near the patient while the unit runs.
- Patients who cannot reliably trigger a pulse dose
- Pulse delivery depends on detecting each breath. Shallow, mouth-breathing or sleeping patients may not trigger it, and receive far less oxygen than the setting implies.
- Prescriptions requiring continuous flow
- Most portable units cannot deliver continuous flow. A continuous-flow prescription needs a static concentrator or a cylinder.
Possible side effects
- Nasal dryness, epistaxis and skin breakdown
- Dry gas irritates the nasal mucosa and cannula tubing rubs behind the ears. Use the humidifier bottle and reposition the tubing.
- Absorption atelectasis
- Sustained high-concentration oxygen can collapse poorly ventilated alveoli. It is one reason flow rate is a clinical decision.
Serious risks
Life-threatening, permanently damaging, or requiring hospitalisation.
- Carbon dioxide narcosis in COPD
- In patients who retain carbon dioxide, excess oxygen suppresses respiratory drive and can progress to unconsciousness and respiratory arrest.
- Hypoxia during a power failure
- A concentrator stops the instant mains power fails. For an oxygen-dependent patient this is immediately life-threatening without a backup source.
- Fire in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere
- Ignition near a running oxygen source spreads rapidly and causes severe burns.
- Under-dosing from an untriggered pulse
- If the device does not sense a breath it delivers nothing, and the patient can desaturate without any alarm indicating why.
Regulatory status
Classified Class B (low–moderate risk) under India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. CDSCO does not license rental or resale providers and Encone Care claims no CDSCO approval.
Relevant specialties
- Pulmonary medicine
- Respiratory therapy
- Geriatric medicine
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a portable oxygen concentrator on a plane?
Most models are FAA-approved for cabin use, but the airline needs advance notice and typically requires batteries covering the flight duration plus about 50%. Arrange it well before travel rather than at the airport.
Can a portable concentrator replace my home concentrator?
Usually not. Portables deliver pulse doses rather than continuous flow, which most patients cannot rely on while asleep. The normal arrangement is a static concentrator at home and a portable for going out.
What does 'setting 3' mean on a portable concentrator?
It is a pulse volume, not a flow rate in litres per minute. The delivered dose varies with breathing rate, so the correct setting has to be confirmed against the patient's oxygen saturation by the treating clinician.
Where we supply this
Outside Delhi? We are expanding across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh — call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can reach you.
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