Oxygen concentrators and cylinders are still in high demand in India as the country faces an increasing number of Covid-19 infections. While hospitals aim to keep a steady supply, those who are told to heal at home may require concentrated Oxygen to battle the sickness.

The oxygen concentrator draws air from the surrounding environment, eliminates undesirable gases, concentrates oxygen, and then blows pure oxygen through a pipe so that patients can breathe normally.

Philips, Oxymed, Nidek and a few US-based brands are among India’s most popular.

In terms of price, it is subject to change. Chinese and Indian brands with a capacity of 5L per minute cost between Rs 35,000 and Rs 55,000.

In India, Philips only sells one 5LPM model.

THE BEST OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS

Philips EverFlo

Philips EverFlo is the company’s only 5 LPM home oxygen concentrator available in India.

EverFlo offers a flow rate of 0.5 to 5 liters per minute, with a 93 (+/- 3) percent oxygen content.

The dimensions are 23 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 9.5 inches deep. It is 14 kg in weight and consumes 350 W of power on average.

EverFlo additionally has two OPI (Oxygen Percentage Indicator) alert levels, one for low oxygen (at 82 percent) and the other for extremely low oxygen (at 70 percent).

AirSep NewLife Intensity

This Airsep oxygen concentrator device is one of the few that promises a flow rate of up to 10 liters per minute.

NewLife Intensity promises to produce this high flow at up to 20 psi of pressure.

The device promises 92 percent (+3.5/ -3 percent) oxygen purity at 2 to 9 liters per minute, according to the purity standards specified on the device. The levels drop slightly to 90 percent (+5.5/ -3 percent) at the maximum capacity of 10 liters per minute. The machine’s dual-flow feature allows it to administer oxygen to two patients at the same time. AirSep’s New Life Intensity is 27.5 inches tall, 16.5 inches wide, and 14.5 inches deep. It is 26.3 kg in weight and runs on 590 watts of power.

Oxymed Mini Oxygen Concentrator

Oxymed Mini is one of the top oxygen concentrators on the market right now in India that never fails to provide and is also very simple to operate. It is intended for usage in nursing homes, private residences, clinics, and hospitals. It works by removing oxygen from the atmosphere (Pressure Swing Adsorption process). It comes in two variants 5 LPM and 10 LPM.

It comes with a humidifier that adds moisture to the outflowing air, reducing dryness and preventing discomfort in the nasal passages and throat. Oxymed oxygen concentrator provides oxygen at 93% (+/- 3%) purity level. It is fitted with alarms for Low Oxygen purity, Low pressure, Power Outages, and overheating of the machine.

Nareena Life Sciences Oxygen Concentrator with Nebulizer

This oxygen concentrator has a capacity of 5 liters and is portable. It includes a humidifier bottle as well as nebulizer equipment. It is equipped with built-in sensors that detect any variation in the concentrator’s operation. The concentrator shell weighs only 15 kg and is covered by a three-year warranty.