Oxygen Concentrator VS Oxygen Cylinder
Concentrators |
Cylinders |
| Requires consistent power to work | No power required |
| Provides infinite oxygen while the machine is working | Requires refills or replacement |
| Is readily available when you need it | Requires transportation to your home or facility, resulting in potential delays |
| Can be loud and disruptive | Provides a quiet source of oxygen |
| Easier transport and storage | More regulations regarding transport and storage |
| Available in a wide range of sizes, styles and models | Fewer options regarding size |
| May have additional features for greater control over oxygen flow | Offers only continuous flow oxygen |
Which is better?
Patients who need regular oxygen should also have an oxygen cylinder as a backup with an oxygen concentrator.