Oxygen Tanks and Systems

Oxygen Tanks and Systems

There are many different types of oxygen tanks on the market that allow for a variety of options to meet different patient needs. Oxygen tanks are an essential part of any oxygen system by providing oxygen to those who are in need of oxygen therapy. There are different oxygen systems that are used for different types of therapy, it all depends on your lifestyle, your physical strength, if you tend to breathe through your nose or mouth, and how much oxygen your doctor prescribes to you.

How Oxygen Tanks Work

There are two types of oxygen that can go into an oxygen tank, the first being compressed oxygen and the second being liquid oxygen. Compressed oxygen is the more common of the two. This is the least expensive option and is typically covered under insurance. Though this type of oxygen is heavier which makes it more difficult to travel with. The second type of oxygen found in oxygen tanks is liquid oxygen. When oxygen is cold enough it can change to a liquid. This allows for a great amount of oxygen to be placed within a tank. This type of oxygen is more expensive and does not have a long shelf life. Users also need to be more careful to not injure themselves with the extremely cold oxygen tank.

An oxygen tank is the storage vessel for either type of oxygen and is either held under pressure in gas tanks or as liquid oxygen in a cryogenic storage tank. Oxygen is typically delivered from the storage tank to the user by the use of an oxygen mask, nasal cannula, full face diving mask, oxygen tent, and hyper oxygen chamber.

Types of Oxygen Systems

Compressed Gas System

This type of gas system is designed to be used in the comfort of your own home. It typically includes a stationary oxygen concentrator with a 50-foot tube. If you need to leave the home, a portable tank is available. A supplier will deliver your tanks prefilled from your concentrator. When using the portable tank, an oxygen conserving device will be needed to help your portable tank last longer while you are out.

Home Oxygen Concentrator System

Also known as a standard oxygen concentrator. This system will sit in your home and plug into an electrical outlet. This system will draw air from the room and remove any nitrogen and impurities to release pure oxygen. You will not need to order oxygen tanks from a supplier with this system since it pulls the oxygen from the home.

Liquid Oxygen System

This system uses a portable oxygen tank as well. It will need to be refilled from a stationary home tank called an oxygen reservoir. The reservoir comes with a 50-foot tube that will be used when you are at home. The oxygen tanks are very cold and should be handled with caution. The delivery company will be able to refill your tank every 2 weeks.

Portable Oxygen Concentrator System

This Oxygen system is a smaller, more compact, electric-powered device that is easy to carry with you. It can be strapped to your back or can be pulled from behind you on wheels. A tube with a maximum length of 7 feet will be used to deliver the oxygen. These systems either run on regular electricity or batteries.

Take a look at our selection of Medical Oxygen Supplies to find what fits your needs.

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