How Do Disposable Oxygen-Conserving Devices Work? 

Oxygen is generally administered via a nasal cannula flowing continuously throughout the respiratory cycle; however, the greatest benefit of oxygen therapy occurs during early inspiration with much of the remaining oxygen lost to the surrounding environment.

The OXYMIZER® disposable oxygen-conserving devices concentrate oxygen delivery to the initial moment of inspiration, which allows for equivalent saturations at much lower flow rates.
 
  Added Benefits
 

  • A comfortable alternative to a mask

  • Completely disposable

  • Lower flow rates provide greater patient comfort

  • Oxygen savings up to 75%

  • Two models available to meet each patient's individual needs and preferences
 
Oxygen Requirements with Standard Nasal Cannula Oxygen Requirements with OXYMIZER Devices Resulting Oxygen Savings
2.0 lpm 0.5 lpm 75.0%
3.0 lpm 1.0 lpm 66.60%
3.5 lpm 1.5 lpm 57.14%
4.0 lpm 2.0 lpm 50.00%
5.0 lpm 2.5 lpm 50.00%
5.5 lpm 3.0 lpm 45.45%
6.0 lpm 3.5 lpm 41.67%
6.5 lpm 4.0 lpm 38.46%
7.0 lpm 4.5 lpm 35.71%
7.5 lpm 5.0 lpm 33.33%
8.0 lpm 5.5 lpm 31.25%
8.5 lpm 6.0 lpm 29.41%
9.0 lpm 6.5 lpm 27.78%
9.5 lpm 7.0 lpm 26.32%
10 lpm 7.5 lpm 25.00%
 

"The advantage of the conserver over conventional cannulas is that is saves oxygen, and thus enables patients to sustain prescribed oxygen levels on substantially less oxygen."

- Dr. Brian Tiep   

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