Author: Laura Frederick
OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator
OxyGo is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary
Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2
Westlake, OH – August 18, 2021 – Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their popular thermal shut-off device OxySafe2™. The new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Jim Christ General Manager of Applied Home Healthcare Equipment said “OxySafe has always been an important and reliable device for our providers who want to protect their patients from the dangers of home oxygen fires. We are excited to introduce this product line improvement to the OxySafe in order to help in the mitigation of oxygen fires.” OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is incline
COVID-19 Resources: Keep It Clean
With the number of maintenance chemicals and standards out there, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what's the right chemical to use on your equipment. There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment, cleaning and disinfecting with oxygen compatible cleaners and cleaning equipment for oxygen service. 1. Cleaning with oxygen-compatible cleaners Oxygen can react with any residue, particles, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants that are left on the surface of equipment which is in direct contact with oxygen, such as the cylinder valve or surface. The body of a cylinder or a regulator for example, should be cleaned with chemicals that will leave no residue behind that may cause an interaction with oxygen that may result in combustion. 2. Cleaning equipment for oxygen service Surfaces that come into direct contact with oxygen, such as the valve opening on a cylinder, the inside of a cylinder or an oxygen connection must not only be cleaned with an oxygen compatible cleaner, but also with special equipment and processes to ensure that the surface has no particles left behind. If there are even small particles on the wetted surfaces such as the valve, the speed of the oxygen flowing through the valve, could ignite the particles. The
Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work?
Portable oxygen concentrators, or POCs, are lightweight medical devices that dispense oxygen while being highly portable. They allow those prescribed medical oxygen to carry their own oxygen supply with them wherever they go, eliminating dependence on bulky and heavy oxygen tanks. The lightest POC on the market, the OxyGo FIT, weighs just 2.8 pounds. In the past decade POCs have made an enormous contribution to the effectiveness of oxygen delivery therapy. They are easier for patients to use and less expensive for providers to service. Before their development, patients needing oxygen at home depended on heavy oxygen tanks to dispense their oxygen. They were tethered to these tanks and could not leave home easily. Their only option to get out of the house was to attach themselves to smaller oxygen tanks on wheels and drag those tanks around with them. Such tanks can still be used today but they are obtrusive, call attention to the person using them and have restrictions as to where they can be taken. POCs have become an oxygen patient’s gateway to freedom. They do this by making their own oxygen from the air around them. POCs often enable oxygen patients to enjoy activities and exercises that were difficult or not possible while using oxygen tanks. This gives these patients a welcome sense of freedom that enhances their quality of life. Studies show that POCs help patients live longer lives by promoting mobility and exercise
Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando
DMEs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and across the country attended Oxygen EXPO2 in Orlando, FL on Jan 21st of this year. The expo, subtitled The NEXT Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen, gave DME providers an opportunity to learn about the latest homecare oxygen trends and market opportunities. “We are all about technology and innovation, so being able to host an event like this where we can share our knowledge and help contribute to the industry is a great opportunity,” said OxyGo CEO Victoria Marquard-Schultz. The one-day conference covered topics such as the future of portable oxygen, oxygen safety, finding assets and revenues in a connected DME market, and leveraging social media to increase patient retail and referrals. The keynote address was on advances in pulmonary medicine and was given by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Rahaghi spoke about advances in pulmonary care and the importance of getting patients to move and exercise as part of their treatment referencing the American Lung Association’s famous slogan, “If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” “POCs and their tankless delivery of oxygen are giving patients their freedom back,” he said, “while improving their quality of life and overall sense of happiness.” He said that ambulation could increase the life expectancy of patients on oxygen by
OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020 - The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen
Orlando, FL – (December 13, 2019) – OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its first Oxygen Expo. The Expo will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health industry. The 2020 Oxygen EXPO2 will be held January 21st at the OxyGo in Orlando, Fl. “The Oxygen EXPO2 will present the best of what is new and next in the industry. Our 2020 expo will showcase a product mix of incredible depth and diversity spanning the oxygen and technology spectrum.” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. Innovations, introductions, ideations and discoveries will abound at the Oxygen EXPO2. The 2020 Show will feature sessions led by industry experts. Each session will range from one to two hours and will aim to deliver solutions to some of the industry's most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities. This year, the Oxygen EXPO2 will feature a keynote presentation by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. The presentation will focus on advances in pulmonary medicine. Other presentations will include experts speaking on how to find your assets and revenue in a connected DME market, how to leverage social media to create more patient retail and referrals, the future of portable oxygen and technology, and untapped patient markets without comp
OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new Bluetooth enabled POC today. OxyGo FIT Connect will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology. The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices. The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs. Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “We are proud to introduce the OxyGo FIT Connect to the provider market. The new Bluetooth enabled unit and patient app, in conjunction with a provider focused and designed back end will improve patient outcomes by allowing patients and providers to communicate in real-time about their POC,” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen prescription… regardless of where in the world the pa
Is OxyGo Right for Your Patients?
ABSOLUTELY! Thousands of patients love the OxyGo® family of Portable Oxygen Concentrators, and so will yours. With their compact size, light weight, and long battery life, you can clearly see how OxyGo outperforms all other concentrators on the market. What makes OxyGo POCs so unique is their extremely high reliability rate, outstanding warranty, and innovative design that reduces unit down-time. OxyGo 5 Setting 8.75” x 3.0” x 7.25” 4.8 lbs. The original OxyGo has 5 pulse flow settings (highest portable O2 output available today), 1,050 ml output, and up to 10.25 hours* of battery life—all in a compact, portable unit that weighs less than 5 pounds. OxyGo also has user replaceable batteries and sieve beds that keeps OxyGo in the field working for patients. And with its NEW 5 year warranty, OxyGo is truly designed to Keep Going. OxyGo 5 Setting Comes With: Standard 4.75 hour battery 5 year warranty AC charger for in home, DC charger for car Durable carry bag with strap Nasal cannula # 1400-1000 # 1400-1000-16 (system with double cell battery) OxyGo FIT™ 5.9” x 2.7” x 7.2” 2.8 lbs. We named our newest POC the OxyGo FIT because it is going to “fit” into just about all of your oxygen patients’ lifestyles. It weighs just 2.8 pounds and has 3 settings, with 210 ml of oxy
Blog - Author: Laura Frederick
Author: Laura Frederick
OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator
OxyGo is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary
Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2
Westlake, OH – August 18, 2021 – Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their popular thermal shut-off device OxySafe2™. The new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Jim Christ General Manager of Applied Home Healthcare Equipment said “OxySafe has always been an important and reliable device for our providers who want to protect their patients from the dangers of home oxygen fires. We are excited to introduce this product line improvement to the OxySafe in order to help in the mitigation of oxygen fires.” OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is incline
COVID-19 Resources: Keep It Clean
With the number of maintenance chemicals and standards out there, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what's the right chemical to use on your equipment. There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment, cleaning and disinfecting with oxygen compatible cleaners and cleaning equipment for oxygen service. 1. Cleaning with oxygen-compatible cleaners Oxygen can react with any residue, particles, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants that are left on the surface of equipment which is in direct contact with oxygen, such as the cylinder valve or surface. The body of a cylinder or a regulator for example, should be cleaned with chemicals that will leave no residue behind that may cause an interaction with oxygen that may result in combustion. 2. Cleaning equipment for oxygen service Surfaces that come into direct contact with oxygen, such as the valve opening on a cylinder, the inside of a cylinder or an oxygen connection must not only be cleaned with an oxygen compatible cleaner, but also with special equipment and processes to ensure that the surface has no particles left behind. If there are even small particles on the wetted surfaces such as the valve, the speed of the oxygen flowing through the valve, could ignite the particles. The
Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work?
Portable oxygen concentrators, or POCs, are lightweight medical devices that dispense oxygen while being highly portable. They allow those prescribed medical oxygen to carry their own oxygen supply with them wherever they go, eliminating dependence on bulky and heavy oxygen tanks. The lightest POC on the market, the OxyGo FIT, weighs just 2.8 pounds. In the past decade POCs have made an enormous contribution to the effectiveness of oxygen delivery therapy. They are easier for patients to use and less expensive for providers to service. Before their development, patients needing oxygen at home depended on heavy oxygen tanks to dispense their oxygen. They were tethered to these tanks and could not leave home easily. Their only option to get out of the house was to attach themselves to smaller oxygen tanks on wheels and drag those tanks around with them. Such tanks can still be used today but they are obtrusive, call attention to the person using them and have restrictions as to where they can be taken. POCs have become an oxygen patient’s gateway to freedom. They do this by making their own oxygen from the air around them. POCs often enable oxygen patients to enjoy activities and exercises that were difficult or not possible while using oxygen tanks. This gives these patients a welcome sense of freedom that enhances their quality of life. Studies show that POCs help patients live longer lives by promoting mobility and exercise
Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando
DMEs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and across the country attended Oxygen EXPO2 in Orlando, FL on Jan 21st of this year. The expo, subtitled The NEXT Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen, gave DME providers an opportunity to learn about the latest homecare oxygen trends and market opportunities. “We are all about technology and innovation, so being able to host an event like this where we can share our knowledge and help contribute to the industry is a great opportunity,” said OxyGo CEO Victoria Marquard-Schultz. The one-day conference covered topics such as the future of portable oxygen, oxygen safety, finding assets and revenues in a connected DME market, and leveraging social media to increase patient retail and referrals. The keynote address was on advances in pulmonary medicine and was given by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Rahaghi spoke about advances in pulmonary care and the importance of getting patients to move and exercise as part of their treatment referencing the American Lung Association’s famous slogan, “If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” “POCs and their tankless delivery of oxygen are giving patients their freedom back,” he said, “while improving their quality of life and overall sense of happiness.” He said that ambulation could increase the life expectancy of patients on oxygen by
OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020 - The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen
Orlando, FL – (December 13, 2019) – OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its first Oxygen Expo. The Expo will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health industry. The 2020 Oxygen EXPO2 will be held January 21st at the OxyGo in Orlando, Fl. “The Oxygen EXPO2 will present the best of what is new and next in the industry. Our 2020 expo will showcase a product mix of incredible depth and diversity spanning the oxygen and technology spectrum.” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. Innovations, introductions, ideations and discoveries will abound at the Oxygen EXPO2. The 2020 Show will feature sessions led by industry experts. Each session will range from one to two hours and will aim to deliver solutions to some of the industry's most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities. This year, the Oxygen EXPO2 will feature a keynote presentation by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. The presentation will focus on advances in pulmonary medicine. Other presentations will include experts speaking on how to find your assets and revenue in a connected DME market, how to leverage social media to create more patient retail and referrals, the future of portable oxygen and technology, and untapped patient markets without comp
OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new Bluetooth enabled POC today. OxyGo FIT Connect will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology. The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices. The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs. Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “We are proud to introduce the OxyGo FIT Connect to the provider market. The new Bluetooth enabled unit and patient app, in conjunction with a provider focused and designed back end will improve patient outcomes by allowing patients and providers to communicate in real-time about their POC,” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen prescription… regardless of where in the world the pa
Is OxyGo Right for Your Patients?
ABSOLUTELY! Thousands of patients love the OxyGo® family of Portable Oxygen Concentrators, and so will yours. With their compact size, light weight, and long battery life, you can clearly see how OxyGo outperforms all other concentrators on the market. What makes OxyGo POCs so unique is their extremely high reliability rate, outstanding warranty, and innovative design that reduces unit down-time. OxyGo 5 Setting 8.75” x 3.0” x 7.25” 4.8 lbs. The original OxyGo has 5 pulse flow settings (highest portable O2 output available today), 1,050 ml output, and up to 10.25 hours* of battery life—all in a compact, portable unit that weighs less than 5 pounds. OxyGo also has user replaceable batteries and sieve beds that keeps OxyGo in the field working for patients. And with its NEW 5 year warranty, OxyGo is truly designed to Keep Going. OxyGo 5 Setting Comes With: Standard 4.75 hour battery 5 year warranty AC charger for in home, DC charger for car Durable carry bag with strap Nasal cannula # 1400-1000 # 1400-1000-16 (system with double cell battery) OxyGo FIT™ 5.9” x 2.7” x 7.2” 2.8 lbs. We named our newest POC the OxyGo FIT because it is going to “fit” into just about all of your oxygen patients’ lifestyles. It weighs just 2.8 pounds and has 3 settings, with 210 ml of oxy
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