The Good, the bad and your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Portable oxygen concentrator (or POC) 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 is 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.
Most of the portable oxygen concentrator systems available today provide oxygen on a pulse (on-demand) delivery in order to maximise the purity of the oxygen. The system supplies a high concentration of oxygen and is used with a nasal cannula to channel oxygen from the concentrator to the patient.
The Bad...
But what happens if your POC breaks down, stops working or is faulty? This is not just a machine that can be switched off. Patients need continuous supply to stay alive and aid their breathing. This is where OxygenWorldwide step in. As a POC owner if you register you device with our team online or by phone you can be safe in our hands if this occurs whilst travelling abroad.
Enquire online & register now
Our Simple Oxygen Solution (SOS) is very unique but life saving protection for your next trip abroad.
For more details or to speak to one of our care team please call us or visit our website: www.oxygenworldwide.com
Oxygen, travel and the best experts in Europe
You are here because you or a loved one is on oxygen therapy. You found yourself out of breath after doing simple task. Traveling with oxygen may seem intimidating. With a little planning, however, it can be easily – and safely - done. Before you begin to plan any kind of travel with oxygen, you'll first need to get clearance from you doctor for travel. You'll want to have his support and expertise to help with your travel plans.
Whether your traveling by car, bus, or plane there will be some rules to follow and practical things you can do to make traveling with oxygen as easy as possible. Organising your medical oxygen is easy - just send an email or contact our team at www.oxygenworldwide.com who will help you plan your trip. If you already have a portable oxygen concentrator we can help you feel safe and have peace of mind when in a foreign country with our simple oxygen solution.
When you register for our back up service this means that if something breaks down, goes wrong or is faulty we will be on hand to help. Email our team info@oxygenworldwide.com
OxygenWorldwide visits Kenya
Thanks to the sponsorship by OxygenWorldwide, The Style Foundation's mission to create a sustainable economy in developing countries are able to continue the work on the schools in Kenya.
VeraPijnenburg: "In the three weeks I spent with a group of 35 enthusiastic volunteers in Kenya we have helped build a project related to a trade school for catering and construction business. Together with the local population we helped bricklaying for lodges, make foundations, connected a water pump and painted the local school."
This project is primarily aimed at education for a better future for the population. The lodges are designed for the tourists and the income thereof will be for the maintenance of the school. The Style Foundation are very grateful for the sponsorship from the whole team at OxygenWorldwide!
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world".
Nelson Mandela.
Are you using a LifeChoice Portable Oxygen Concentrator?
If you are a proud owner of a LifeChoice POC then you will already know how The LifeChoice is now helping patients all over the world: USA, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia.
The LifeChoice is the smallest POC (less than 2.2 kg) with 5+ hours of battery life, Auto Breath detection for Active and Sleep Mode, and the most powerful POC in its class at 750 ml output utilizing the state of the art Pulse Wave delivery system. The Pulse Wave delivery is a technology advancement over standard demand bolus pulse systems. You can feel the difference between the Pulse Wave and other demand systems. The LifeChoice is FDA listed (USA medical device), ISO 13485, FAA (airline use) and CE mark approved.
For mobile patients who are still active, walking, traveling, living their lives to the fullest and require 3 LPM or less, the truly portable LifeChoice is superior to the heavy carted/trolley transportable systems that the patient must drag behind them. These heavy carted/trolley systems are not truly portable since they require a cart/trolley with wheels. The LifeChoice also helps with certain patients where compressed or liquid oxygen gas is just not the right therapy especially if the patient is very mobile or travels. Also, with the LifeChoice, there is no fear of your cylinder running out of oxygen.
With the LifeChoice and its unique Pulse Wave delivery system (a blend of pulse/continuous delivery), patients Stay Active and Sleep Well.
With OxygenWorldwide you can enquire online or speak to one of our expert multilingual members of staff to help organise your back up service to keep you and your LifeChoice portable oxygen concentrator safe and in working order.
Our registration for S.O.S back up service is completely FREE and for your peace of mind. Our team can work out and inform you if we can provide the service you might require in the place and country where you will be going. Although we generally will be able to help you without a pre-registration we can act faster if we have already your details in our database.
OxygenWorldwide can, if needed, also arrange oxygen at your destination before your arrival.
For further details on our back up service also known as simple oxygen solutions go to our website www.oxygenworldwide.com and simply complete the registration form.
We look forward to helping you travel with your portable oxygen concentrator with peace of mind.
Traveling abroad with medical oxygen - no big deal!
Traveling abroad with medical oxygen can be very stressful, time consuming and worrying. Oxygenworldwide have been arranging this for many years and the team are experienced in making this service as stress-free for you - giving you more time to relax and enjoy your travels, every time.
Read more information at www.oxygenworldwide.com and also tweet @oxygenworldwide and like facebook.com/oxygenworldwide to speak to our care team, ask queries and read our client testimonials.
Happy Travels!
Frequently Asked Questions when travelling with oxygen
Can I travel across the border?
Yes, but with increased border security, make sure you have the following documentation:
- A current oxygen prescription from your doctor
- Proof of “point of origin” for your oxygen equipment
What should I take with me when traveling?
- Your Home Oxygen Provider’s phone number
- Your doctor’s name and office phone number
- An emergency contact’s name and phone number (e.g. family, friend)
- A letter from your physician to any health care professional (e.g. physician, nurse, etc.) you may need to see while travelling
- A list of your allergies, vaccinations and current medications
- A copy of your treatment plan in case of flare-ups
- A prescription for antibiotics, if prescribed by your physician
- The name of a physician at your destination; make sure this physician receives current medical information from your Canadian physician before you travel
- A copy of your Health Directive (Ensure your family is also aware of your wishes)
- Extra medication, in case you are delayed returning home
- If traveling by plane with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC), bring the Physician's Statement for Airline Travel with a POC, completed by your physician. This will authorize your POC use during the flight.
Few top tips for travelling with medical oxygen
How can I make travelling easier?
- Make all travel plans in advance
- Prepare for typical problems
- Plan rest stops, snack breaks, stretches and short walks
- Plan to travel at cooler times of the day or year, so less air conditioning is needed
- Follow your home routine as much as possible
- When making travel reservations (e.g. bus, airline, tours), be sure to notify the staff of your oxygen use, so they can accommodate your needs
For further information, quotes and advice when travelling abroad with medical oxygen contact our team at OxygenWorldwide on info@oxygenworldwide.com
7 reasons why to choose OXYGEN WORLDWIDE
1 - We speak a minimum of 5 languages.
2 - Available 24 hours a day
3 - 7 days a week
4 - We cover most holiday (and other) destinations worldwide.
5 - Our personal approach
6 - Prices to suit each individual case
7 - Our S.O.S. back-up service for travellers with POC's (portable
oxygen concentrators).
Contact our team at info@oxygenworldwide.com or visit our website www.oxygenworldwide.com for more information.
Taking the last breath in audio
A fantastic collaboration between an artist and composer Joris Geurts from Amsterdam and Dutch founded company Oxygen Worldwide promoting the sounds and effects of breathing.
Oxygen Worldwide have sponsored the upcoming release of this inspirational piece of music named ‘Symphony of Sighs’. The totally different sounds and colours, produced just by air through the human body, gives an unexpected and rich result with a big meaning.
Oxygen Worldwide helps to provide a vital necessity; medical oxygen to patients and people every day across the globe. The construction of this piece of music is very classical, with a slow and easy introduction, developing to a more complicated, varied and rhythmical as described from the composer Joris Geurts.
The launch of the new CD ‘symphony of sighs’ is currently at the Galerie Nouvelles Images Den Haag, Amsterdam until May 23 2012.
Joris Geurts *1958 artist and composer, lives and works in Amsterdam to see more of his work watch www.jorisgeurts.com.
Watch the trailer here http://symfoniederzuchten.nl for symphony of sighs.
Visit www.oxygenworldwide.com for more information on medical oxygen worldwide.
Notes to Editors:
Symphony of Sighs was composed by Joris Geurts 2012. Total time: 8:42 Voices: Peter Zegveld, Joris Geurts. Joris Geurts 1958 artist and composer lives and works in Amsterdam, Peter Zegveld 1951 artist and performer lives and works in Amsterdam composed and produced in Studio Le Roy Amsterdam Holland.
Oxygen Worldwide is a company under Dutch management established in 1993, based in Spain and operates internationally. Our objective is to make travel for those who need oxygen as carefree as possible. All Oxygen Worldwide employees are multilingual. Oxygen Worldwide 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. For further information, a copy of the trailer please contact our UK representative care@oxygenworldwide.com or founder rutger@oxygenworldwide.com
Your health, your way - traveling with oxygen
Traveling with oxygen may seem intimidating. With a little planning, however, it can be easily -– and safely -- done.
Before you begin to plan any kind of travel with oxygen, you’ll first need to get clearance from for travel. You’ll want to have his support and expertise to help with your travel plans.
After you’ve obtained a doctor's clearance for travel, you’ll need to know the regulations and restrictions of traveling with oxygen. Whether you're traveling by car, bus, or plane there will be some rules to follow and practical things you can do to make traveling with oxygen as easy as possible.
Destination decided, Dates of travel decided and you are ready to speak with the team at Oxygen Worldwide regarding your medical oxygen supply. The expert team can make all the arrangements of your oxygen supply to be at your destination for when you land and begin your adventure. A quote can be obtained easily and smoothly - plus the team at Oxygen Worldwide have years of expertise in traveling abroad with medical oxygen and can answer any questions or queries you may have.
Oxygen Worldwide also offer a FREE back up on your oxygen supply when you register. This will safe guard you with any emergencies and make your travels completely stress free - making your travels easier.
Speak to a member of our tram regarding your oxygen requirements at oxygenworldwide.com or email info@oxygrnworldwide.com
