more than 20 years of OxygenWorldwide
OxygenWorldwide is a company under Dutch management established in 1993.
OxygenWorldwide is based in Spain and operates internationally.
Our objective is to make travel for those who need oxygen as carefree as possible.
All OxygenWorldwide employees are multilingual. Our customer service staff speaks five languages.
OxygenWorldwide arranges oxygen delivery worldwide for oxygen users on holiday or staying abroad for a longer period of time, also in case of a tour through several countries.
OxygenWorldwide arranges oxygen at airports until the moment you board the plane and from the moment you deplane*.
OxygenWorldwide arranges oxygen at home after hospital discharge.
OxygenWorldwide arranges oxygen for individual users, insurance agencies, emergency centres and oxygen suppliers in your home country.
OxygenWorldwide delivers liquid oxygen (LOX), cylinders and (portable) concentrators.
OxygenWorldwide has an international network of oxygen suppliers and works with associates worldwide.
OxygenWorldwide can assist you in English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.
* Available in certain countries only.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Going on holiday with a medical condition
Where can I holiday?
The world is your oyster. However, you may need to think about the following factors before travelling:
Climate: many people with lung conditions prefer warm climates that have salty air. Lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes can make breathing difficulties worse.
Terrain: whether your destination is flat or on a hill could affect your ability to get around comfortably.
Wheelchair access.
Transport availability.
Special needs, such as oxygen treatment.
Flying with a lung condition
Many people believe their lung condition will prevent them from flying. This is not necessarily true. First, ask your doctor whether you can travel by plane. Most people with a lung condition can go on planes, even if they need oxygen. If you use oxygen therapy, you should ask your doctor if you might need additional oxygen on the plane.
Once your doctor has given you the go-ahead, contact individual airlines to discuss your requirements and to find out what their policy is for carrying and using oxygen on planes.
If you are planning a long-haul flight and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), you should consider whether you might need to use your machine during the flight. Some airlines have restrictions on what machines are permitted for use on board and others may require you to fill in a form before you travel. Many airlines have a medical officer or dedicated unit for disabled passengers or those with special medical needs. Contact the airline before you book to discuss your needs.
Holidaying abroad with oxygen
If you need oxygen for use throughout your holiday, you will need to make arrangements for the oxygen to be provided before you travel.
Some travellers have found that hiring a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) in the UK to take abroad is an alternative to arranging oxygen supplies for the majority of their holiday. However you may still need to consider arranging a back-up supply of oxygen for emergencies. If you are travelling by plane, you should bear in mind that different airlines have different policies for using and carrying oxygen and medical devices such as POCs on board. Always check with the airline you are travelling with before you book.
OxygenWorldwide can help arrange your medical oxygen abroad or portable oxygen concentrator plus take a look at our S.O.S Back up service: www.oxygenworldwide.com
7th World Conference of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG)
7th World Conference of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG)
A Breath of Fresh Air: Multiple Morbidities and Integration
21-24 May 2014
Hilton Hotel, Athens
• Internationally-renowned primary care speakers
• Symposia on primary care case-finding, diagnosis and management
• Cutting-edge real life primary care research from the leading
respiratory units around the world
• Practical workshops to update your skills for everyday practice
• Opportunities to network with like-minded
colleagues from around the world – we expect at least 45 countries
Contact e-mail address
www.ipcrg2014.org
A Breath of Fresh Air: Multiple Morbidities and Integration
The International Primary Care Respiratory Group is delighted to announce that its 7th World Conference will be hosted by the IPCRG and ELEGEIA, the Greek Association of General Practitioners, in Athens 21-24 May 2014, at the Athens Hilton Hotel.
Greece is a country known since ancient times for its philosophers and scientists including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras and Hippocrates, “the father of medicine”.
In the wake of such a tradition of discussion, philosophy and medicine, the Scientific Programme Committee and International Advisory Panel are creating a thought-provoking programme that features the challenges of multiple morbidity and integrated care. The programme offers:
- Symposia on prevention, primary care case-finding, diagnosis and management in high, middle and low income countries, covering both long term and acute respiratory problems
- Delivered by internationally-renowned speakers, the majority of whom are experienced primary care practitioners and academics
- Sessions on how to integrate care for patients with respiratory symptoms who have multiple morbidities, also including mental health, reducing exposure to tobacco and indoor smoke, the role of exercise, rehabilitation, weight management and nutrition
- Cutting-edge primary care research from the leading respiratory units around the world and opportunities to present your research in oral presentations or poster sessions
- Practical workshops to update your respiratory diagnosis and management skills for everyday practice delivered by expert primary care facilitators
- Opportunities to network with like-minded colleagues from around the world – we expect colleagues from 50 countries and in particular welcome colleagues from the Eastern Mediterranean to join our community of interest and practice.
The programme has been designed to broaden horizons and challenge thinking, update knowledge and develop skills, whilst leaving space to meet and develop links with like-minded colleagues from around the world. We will build on the success of Edinburgh 2012 by offering live and recorded webcasts and language support.
We look forward to welcoming you to Athens, the heart of Greece.
Ioanna Tsiligianni
Chair IPCRG 2014 Scientific Programme Committee
Niels Chavannes
President IPCRG
AirSep VisionAir
The AirSep VisionAir Compact Oxygen Concentrator is the lightest (13.6 Kg) and quietest stationary concentrator that OxygenWorldwide can provide. This oxygen machine provides a flow of 5 LPM and is the most power efficient and economical concentrator for in-home use. Beside its attractive styling its noise level does not exceed 40 dBA.
The 5 litres of oxygen is a continuous flow and it is considered a lightweight machine so easy to take around for travel but of course it is not considered a portable oxygen concentrator.
Ltr. per minute < 5 Ltr. p/m
Weight 13.6 kg
Battery life No battery
Ventilator use Yes
Recharge time Power outlet supply required
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The latest edition of the INOGEN ONE portable concentrator
The latest edition of the INOGEN ONE portable concentrator is the INOGEN ONE G3. A smart looking, ergonomically designed and light weight (2.2 Kg) portable oxygen concentrator that provides a flow of up to 4 litres a minute. This way this machine caters for about every medical oxygen user.
Battery life
The Inogen One G3 is available from Oxygen Worldwide with a single or double battery. With the double battery installed it will provide up to 8 hours of oxygen. The G3 can be charged in a car with a 12 Volt DC charger and can be used anywhere around the world with a special multi voltage charger.
The Inogen One G3 has been approved on most airlines which makes going on holiday much easier.
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| Price shown for Inogen One G3-Single Battery Inogen One G3-Double Battery € 4,070 Extras: Single Battery - € 605 Double Battery - € 913 |
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This is definitely a device which will make your life easier.
The Inogen One G2 is a portable oxygen concentrator that provides up to 5 litres per minute on-demand oxygen. This is possible because of its up to 8 hours of battery life (with double battery installed & on setting 1).
It restores your freedom. You are able to use it in a car and on most airlines. So take it away for a weekend trip or long journey you’d never thought you would be able to make. You only go home when you want, not because you’re running out of oxygen.
It’s sound level is as a normal conversation (based on setting 2) and is lower than 37 dbA. It sits discreetly at your feet, next to your bed or behind a chair. It is also light enough (3.2 Kg.) to carry over your shoulder. Day or night, all your oxygen needs can be met with this Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Furthermore is it very easy to operate with just a couple of buttons.
This is definitely a device which will make your life easier.
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| Price shown for Inogen One G2-Single Battery Inogen One G2-Double Battery- € 4,100 Extras: 12 Cell Battery - € 550 24 Cell Battery - € 880 |
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LifeChoice ActivOx provides oxygen up to a unbelievable 15 hours of battery operation time
the LifeChoice ActivOx provides oxygen up to a unbelievable 15 hours of battery operation time.
The LifeChoice ActivOx is the latest lightweight portable oxygen concentrator OxygenWorldwide has added to its range. Its predecessor, the LifeChoice has been a success worldwide. This new portable oxygen concentrator offers the ultimate alternative to cylinders due to its up to 15 hours of battery operation time. Beside that this POC is lighter than the LifeChoice weighing only 2.2 Kg. It is capable of providing medical oxygen up to an equivalent of 3 litres per minute on pulse flow.
Sleep Mode feature
Possibly the only POC with a unique sleep mode feature, the LifeChoice ActivOx enables medical oxygen users to use the machine at night. The very sensitive sleep mode senses every ‘puff’ of breath the patient inhales working in accordance with the breathing pattern to make sure the patient remains fully saturated.
This portable oxygen concentrator delivers medical oxygen to the user in a different way to other POC’s. The technology used is called PulseWave ™ which means that every time a patient breathes in, a ‘puff’ of oxygen is delivered much slower and more synchronised with the actual breath. This new technology eliminates the hiss sound from nasal cannula too.
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| Extras: External battery - € 770Package: Lifechoice ActivOx package (incl. External battery) - € 3,520 |
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AirSep Freestyle
The very popular AirSep Freestyle has been prescribed for most medical oxygen patients. It is the second lightest concentrator OxygenWorldwide can offer. It provides 3 litres of pulse flow oxygen and only weighs 2.0 kg. and is ideal for a oxygen holiday.
This small portable oxygen concentrator is as small as for example binocular case. Being so small it improves independence. Beside the size and weight the AirSep Freestyle is a very versatile portable oxygen concentrator.
In combination with the ‘AirBelt’, as we named the supplementary battery belt can, this portable concentrator provides up to 10 hours of uninterrupted medical oxygen. The internal battery of the Freestyle can be charged using a normal powerpoint or in-car charger. Beside the fashionable design and exceptional battery life it has an easy to use interface which will give you the confidence you are looking for.
Extras:
Battery belt - € 660
Package:
Freestyle package (incl. Battery belt) - € 3,300
Ltr. per minute < 3 Ltr. p/m - PULSE
Weight 2 kg
Battery life 5+ hrs. battery life with battery belt
Ventilator use No
Recharge time approx. 3 hrs
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