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Q: What are the cons of using Respironics System One CPAP?

Not as advanced as some of the latest Resmed CPAPs tailored to a specific therapy type and patient. In addition, to achieve full seal, the user may need to get the proprietary Philips ComfortGel Blue mask, which is something redudant in other leading CPAPs, like the Resmed Airsense 10 Auto, for example. The biggest con? It is discontinued. You cannot order the Philips Respironics System One anymore -- at least not from CPAP retailers in Europe and the USA.

Oxygen Concentrators Trinidad and Tobago

Which are the best oxygen concentrators currently available for sale and shipping to Trinidad and Tobago? Today we will cover the most popular home oxygen machines in Trinidad and Tobago and provide a brief overview of their best features as well as their cons. By the end of today’s extended guide, you’ll not only know what would be the best oxygen concentrator for your specific needs, but also from where to get in Trinidad and Tobago.

What is an Oxygen Concentrator and is it available in Trinado and Tobago?

An oxygen concentrator (also called a home oxygen machine) is an electrically-operated device that produces medical oxygen upon demand. Oxygen concentrators deliver O2 supply to the patient at home or in a hospital setting, with different oxygen purity depending on the model. Oxygen purity can vary in the range of 90%-95.9% for high-efficiency models, which is enough to provide enough oxygen levels to cover the needs of patients with sever respiratory conditions such as COPD or a COVID-19 infection that has affected the lungs.

The other important thing after oxygen purity is the litres per minute of LPM. LPM measures the overall oxygen flow produced by the machine and delivered to the user/patient. LPM often varies in the range of 5LPM to 10 LPM for heavy-duty models.

Oxygen concentrators are available for purchase and delivery to Trinidad and Tobago at CPAPEUROPA.COM. We service the entire country and offer brand new medical-grade O2 machines with certificate and the original manufacturer’s warranty.

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1. Inogen Oxygen Concentrators – Portable

Inogen makes compact, lightweight portable oxygen concentrators designed for active lifestyles and outdoor use. The devices comes with a lifetime warranty. Inogen portable concentrators are priced in the range of TTD 66000 to TTD 40000.

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2. Philips Respironics – Stationary

One of the main pros of the Philips Respironics home oxygen machine is the large number of pulse flow settings, POC’s features and quiet operation. Although deemed a “portable oxygen machine” due to its light weight and wheels, which allow easy relocation in the room, the Respironics is not portable in the true sense. A portable model weighs 10 times less and is much more compact than a stationary concentrator such as the Respironics. Browse true portable concentrators here. As for its price, the Philips Respironics is available for purchase in Trinidad and Tobago for TTD 9700 to TTD 14000.

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3. Invacare – Invacare Perfecto2 V Oxygen Concentrator

The main pros of the Invacare Perfecto2 V Oxygen Concentrator are its user-friendly interface and easy-to-operate control panel designed with the user in mind. The other popular feature of this home oxygen machine available for Trinidad and Tobago is its easy access to the humidifier bottle and the filter – one of the most important components in any home oxygen device. In addition, the Perfecto 2 boasts relatively low noise levels (just like the Philips Respironics and the Krober O2 model). This means that you can receive oxygen during sleep without being disturbed by the machine’s hum. What’s more, the Perfecto 2 is relatively easy to move around in the room due to its convenient top handle. The devices features pulse- and a proprietary Sensi-Pulse technology.

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4. GCE Zen-O

The Zen-O Lite is arguably one of the best portable oxygen concentrator on the market. This ultra-light portable device from GCE Healthcare is remarkably lightweight, quiet and compact. It is designed to help active patients on long term oxygen therapy in Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, Zen-O-Lite is so small and quiet that some patients often forget it’s by their side. If you’re looking for a travel oxygen concentrator that delivers supplemental oxygen on the fly, then Zen-O-Lite is the best choice to stay active and independent. Among the other premium features of the Zen-O Lite O2 machine are its automatic adjustments, the Rate Responsive Therapy mode and its extra long battery life. What’s more, this machine is designed for use both inside and outside the home.

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5. Krober Aeroplus and Krober O2

Hands down the best German-made oxygen concentrators for sale in Trinidad and Tobago models Aeroplus E and Krober O2. These two European best-sellers have been dominating the European market for decades now, satisfying the needs of millions of home O2 users across the continent. The German brand Krober offers something most other brands do not: reliability at affordable prices. The models offer 5 LMP (Krober O2) and 6 LPM (Aeroplus), satisfying the needs of the vast majority of oxygen therapy patients around the globe. CPAPEUROPA is an official distributor of Krober and supplies Trinidad and Tobago region on a daily basis.

6. DeVilbiss

Hands down the best oxygen concentrators come from the American brand DeVilbiss. Also available for shipping to Trinidad and Tobago, the DeVilbiss 525 and 1025 models bring perfection to another level. Offering two ready to satisfy even the most demanding patient — 5 LPM and 10 LPM respectively — the Drive DeVilbiss oxygen concentrators offer the full package. These compact oxygen concentrators are designed to meet and exceed the high demands of patients on oxygen therapy. Compact and affordable, the Devilbiss 525 delivers up to 5 litres of oxygen per minute across all flow rates, and has become popular in the USA for its high-quality construction, eco-friendly design and overall reliability. The DeVilbiss 1025 on the other hand is a full-blown 10 LPM beast ready to deliver up to 10L per minute while being as compact as the 5 LPM version. This O2 machine is built extra lightweight (weighing only 19kgs) and is one of the most compact oxygen concentrators currently on the market, capable of delivering high volume oxygen.

How to choose the right concentrator for your needs?

The first deciding thing you need to take into account is the prescribed litres per minute. If your doctor has prescribed a 5 LMP concentrator, then you can easily go with a Philips Respironics, a DeVilbiss 525 or a Krober model. However, if your prescription stipulates a higher dosage, then your should seek a 5LPM+ unit like the DeVilbiss 1025, which will provide the required flow.

Pro tip: Do not buy for cheap Chinese-made concentrators that can provide only low doses of oxygen (under 5 LPM), as these are highly inefficient and not worth the investment! Not to mention that they malfunction often and spare parts are often not available due to their ‘unique’ but cheap build.

If you are considering traveling along with your O2 machine, then go for a portable model and pair it with a reliable pulse oximeter to check your blood oxygen levels (saturation) on the go. Be sure to purchase extra batteries if you’re planning on traveling away from home for long period of time without discontinuing your oxygen therapy in Trinidad and Tobago.

What is a pulse flow concentrator?

Pulse flow concentrators are also called intermittent flow concentrators and can be set to adjust the rise time and how quickly or slowly the pulse oxygen is delivered to match the patient’s breathing pattern. Pulse-flow devices only provide oxygen during inhalation, producing nothing during exhalation. Ergo, pulse-dose-delivery models do not waste oxygen while operating.

What is a continuous flow concentrator?

Unlike pulse flow concentrators, continuous flow models deliver oxygen continuously in litres per minute. The decision which model to get — whether a pulse-flow one or a continuous-flow model — depends on your doctor and your prescription. For most patients with COPD, for example, pulse flow models (intermittent flow machines) will meet the supplemental oxygen needs of most patients, so there will be no need to purchase a continuous flow machine in Trinidad and Tobago.

What are the main benefits of stationary concentrators over portable units?

First and foremost, stationary units are much more powerful than portable oxygen concentrators. They are ready for use right out of the box and do not require accessories such as carry bags or spare batteries. In that sense, stationary models are plug-and-play devices ready to cover any patient’s need, especially the ones requiring high dosage of oxygen per minute. No portable concentrator can deliver 10 LPM like the DeVilbiss does. Plus, portable concentrators are much more expensive in Trinidad and Tobago and elsewhere than stationary O2 machines.

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Do you need a prescription to buy a stationary oxygen concentrator for Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes. Supplemental oxygen is categorized as medical treatment that is prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor in Trinidad and Tobago will prescribe the oxygen flow rate and the length of time you must use the oxygen machine.

Can I take my oxygen concentrator on an airplane?

If it is a portable unit, yes. The Basis of Disability in Air Travel stipulates that air carriers must allow passengers with portable oxygen concentrators on board as long as the device has been FAA-approved on flights. The Inogen G3 listed in this guide is one of them. Stationary concentrators, due to their weight and bulk, are NOT allowed on airplanes.

Are oxygen concentrators delivered to Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes, we service and deliver to the following Trinidad and Tobago counties:

Caroni
Mayaro
Nariva
Saint Andrew
Saint David
Saint George
Saint Patrick
Victoria.

In addition to Trinidad and Tobago, CPAPEuropa delivers oxygen concentrators to the entire Caribbean. For more information, please give us a call at +4930 209 931 898.

Key Traveler’s Health Information – Trinidad and Tobago

Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago.
Unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
Because of the current situation in Trinidad and Tobago, all travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.
See recommendations for fully vaccinated travelers.
See recommendations for unvaccinated travelers.
Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in Trinidad and Tobago, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others.
Quick guide for travelers.

References:

1. COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Web 17 August 2021. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-3/coronavirus-trinidad-and-tobago

2. COVID-19 Update Trinidad and Tobago. Web 17 August 2021. https://health.gov.tt/covid-19/covid-19-news-and-updates/update-trinidad-and-tobago

3. COVID-19 News and Updates. Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. 17 August 2021. https://health.gov.tt/covid-19/covid-19-news-and-updates

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Philips Respironics System One Review 2020

Philips Respironics System One: Review & Price

One of the most sold out CPAP machines in the US market, the Philips Respironics System One CPAP is a popular sleep apnea device with a huge market share. Today we will look into what made that machine the bestseller it is while providing a brief review of the Philips System One pros and cons. Hold tight, this is going to be short, but epic!

What is Philips Respironics System One?

System One is a standard CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device boasting effective and comfortable sleep apnoea therapy at home. Among the main benefits of this Philips device is the simple and user friendly and quiet operation. The device features an advanced apnea-detection system monitoring the apnea-hypopnea index through the night, as well leak events, flow and respiratory effort-related arousals (RERAs), which comes handy for sleep specialists to keep track of ongoing therapy. This CPAP is also rather portable (although not specifically a ‘travel cpap‘) and is easy to take along with in carry-on luggage.

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Pros

The Philips Respironics System One is primarily designed with natural sleep in mind, while giving the user a simple and easy-to-understand interface and settings. One of its main pros, though, is its quiet operation and lightweight main body. Humidification options are also available with this Respironics series made and assembled in the USA.

Cons

Not as advanced as some of the latest Resmed CPAP machines like the Airsense 11 tailored to a specific therapy type and patient. In addition, to achieve full seal, the user may need to get the proprietary Philips ComfortGel Blue mask, which is something redudant in other leading CPAPs, like the Resmed Airsense 10 Auto, for example. The biggest con? It is discontinued. You cannot order the Philips Respironics System One anymore — at least not from CPAP retailers in Europe and the USA.

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How does the Philips Respironics System One CPAP perform?

The overall performance of this device is more than satisfactory as it manages to provide the sleeper with a steady, gentle flow of air as per the prescribed therapy pressure. If you’re looking for a popular CPAP device to keep your airways open, this will do the trick. Add to that the included comfort features such as the Philips C-Flex algorithm, and your needs will be met.

Are there System One Bi-level devices?

In addition to its standard CPAP line, the Respironic System One is also available in a BiPAP version. The BiPAP model delivers two positive pressure levels, including IPA (Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure) and EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure). Choose the BiPAP version if your doctor has prescribed it and if you would benefit from a more comfortable therapy through better adjusted ramp time to help you fall asleep faster.

Are there System One Auto devices?

The System One auto CPAP version is called REMstar and delivers a gradual pressure transition from inhalation to exhalation in order to maintain maximum comfort through the night. As its name suggest, this machine will automatically adjust the airflow to respond to your apneic events and prevent the debilitating obstruction typical of OSA. Another important difference between the standard version and the automatic version is that the auto model is that the auto CPAP can use up about 35-40% less pressure than the standard one.

Does the Respironics System One come with a humidifier?

No, the humidifier is an optional and is hence sold separately. So if you are looking to match your Philips CPAP with a compatible humidifier, then the System One Heated Humidifier is your choice. The humidifier analyses the ambient temperature in the room as well as the user’s airflow to provide the optimum humidity through the mask. The working mechanism of this advanced humidification process is called ‘Dry Box’ and is part of the Philips System One Humidity Control. And, it has sensors both inside and outside the humidifier to automatically adjust the humidification according to the room’s ambient temperature.

Is the Philips Respironics System One available for purchase?

No matter how great a CPAP is, there comes a time for its manufacturer to say goodbye to it and make newer, better models. The same goes for the System One, unfortunately. Yes, this CPAP was popular, and innovative, and quiet — but at the end of the day, it was discontinued for newer models like the Philips Dreamstation. So no, this CPAP is no longer available for purchase in 2020 and you should look for alternatives.

Where can you buy a Respironics System One?

If you are really decided to go and find a System One out there, your best choice is probably a second-hand device sold on the popular online shopping sites. Warranty wise, this is not such a great idea as you’ll be left hanging if something bad happens to the Respironics System One.

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How much does the Philips Respironics System One cost?

Just like any other leading CPAP, the price of System One depends on two factors: model (CPAP or BiPAP) and humidifer. For example, Respironics System One REMStar Auto CPAP sells for about $600-700 without Humidifier in the USA. With a humidifier, its price usually reaches over $850-900. In Europe you may find sellers that offer System One for about EUR 500-600.

I live in Europe. Can I order Respironics System One here?

If you reside in Europe or elsewhere and even if you somehow find this CPAP still available in 2020, the fact is that not many sellers in the US are authorized to sell and ship Philips Respironics System One outside the US.

You can, however, purchase a brand new CPAP device at CPAP Europa with 2-Business Days Shipping to Europe and a standard 5-7 Days Shipping for the rest of the world.

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Full list of Philips Respironics System One Specifications

Enhanced performance and user comfort;
Advanced humidification system utilizing different sensors;
C-Flex pressure relief technology for added comfort;
Very Quiet CPAP for its class;
3 different ‘Smart’ operating modes;
Straight CPAP mode;
Proprietary Mask Fit technology;
Advanced OSA detection and intuitive reporting;
Proprietary Dry Box technology.

Confer with the Respironics System One manual manual.

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