I need it to be small and very light. i also need a nebuliser machine that can be used abroad in the carribean and can be used on board a flight without been plugged in.
Leaving country end of month need to find equioment to take with him. thank you
2006-09-09 01:27:27 · 9 answers · asked by janet m m 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You could try a company such as Air Products for ambulatory oxygen.
see www.airproducts.co.uk for details
2006-09-09 01:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by gingerbob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 it depends on insurance. medicare covers oxygen if the saturation rates are 88% or lower ( should be tested with activity) unless resting pulse ox is low already 2 it depends if they can inhale to trigger the 02 ( this is called pulse dose) this is great because they can stay out of house for longer periods of time if especially on 2 liters if they are mouth breathers or dont have the strength to inhale adequately through the nose they would need continuos 02 via tubing/face mask . these portables are heavier 3 ask for a rollator type walker medicare will cover these walkers they have a seat and usually a basket that the person can put the portable 02 tank in, and it allows for frequent rest periods. 4 it depends on how much liter flow the person is on some tanks can last 2 -3 hrs at 2-3 liters some are less 5 check with your local hospital there are wonderful support groups out there where you can learn to breathe better these groups are usually called Second wind or contactyour local lung association
2016-03-27 03:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the nebuliser try your local pharmacist. In the UK expect to pay somewhere around the £100 for a good portable one. You'll still need to see your doctor about medication to use with it. There are cheaper ones available on the Internet. Google "nebuliser" for sites. Try the same for the oxygen concentrator.
Try
http://maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=35611&TabID=1&C=6354&U=MapAuto&...
Good luck and enjoy the Caribbean.
2006-09-09 01:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I can't help with where to buy it, but I do think you should ask the airline first.
Oxygen in any form is potentially lethal and concentrated even more so.
A match wouldn't just burn if exposed to it, it would explode.
Remember also.
An aircraft provides less oxygen in flight than you normally breathe on the ground.
2006-09-09 01:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact GP, he should manage to help, also try and get in touch with Respiratory Nurse specialists at the hospital, they should also help. You should not need to buy one.
2006-09-09 01:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor, or his, and they normally have the best sulotion for were to buy around were you live, if that fails buy online.
Best wishes,
Emily
2006-09-09 01:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Em[ily]♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local health authority.
2006-09-09 01:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by quierounvaquero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oodles of contacts here http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ybr_bt&y=y&p=portable%20oxygen%20concentrator have you been in touch with this persons doctor, he/she would be able to help a great deal :-)
2006-09-09 01:35:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have one near you, try a Ben Franklin Pharmacy or any Pharmacy, if they don't have it they can order it.
2006-09-09 01:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by sillyredhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋