In a long awaited move the U.S. Department of Transportation strengthened the existing persons with disabilities regulation, implementing the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and extended it to foreign airlines. The ACAA, enacted by Congress in 1986, prohibits airlines from discriminating against disabled passengers. Continue reading →
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Department of Transportation Orders Airlines to Allow Portable Oxygen Concentrators Onboard
May 19th, 2008 — Oxygen
Invacare XPO2 Release Date Set
April 30th, 2008 — Oxygen
The long awaited release of the Invacare XPO2 portable oxygen concentrator has been set for May 15, 2008. Invacare will begin taking orders from dealers on May 1. The supply will be limited for a while after the initial release. If you have been waiting for to purchase an XPO2 it would be advisable to get an order in soon.
You can place orders here if you aren’t sure where to purchase one. Invacare only accepts orders from medical equipment dealers.
The allure of the XPO2 is it’s small size and the reputation of the quality of Invacare oxygen concentrators. The XPO2 promises to be a welcome addition to the portable oxygen concentrator market.
Inogen Selling Direct to Consumers; An Act of Desperation?
April 14th, 2008 — Oxygen
The Inogen One was a revolutionary product when it was introduced. Due to the high cost of this new technology, many oxygen providers took a wait and see position before embracing the Inogen One.
Early problems and a recall didn’t help the Inogen position with established oxygen providers. Such occurrences are not uncommon with new equipment and technologies. Through time the Inogen One has proven a top quality, reliable portable oxygen concentrator (POC).
Tips for Using a Home Pulse Oximeter
February 18th, 2008 — Oxygen
Pulse Oximeters measure the percentage of arterial oxyhemoglobin (hemoglobin saturated with oxygen) and changes in blood volume in the skin, producing a photoplethysmograph. Measurements are taken from a probe that attaches to a finger. Other probes are available to take readings from more central locations but are reserved to institutional use for the most part.
As prices for pulse oximeters have come down, there are more and more in the hands of home oxygen users. Do people really know what these units are telling them?
Invacare XPO2: Portable Oxygen Concentrator
February 18th, 2008 — Oxygen
The first release date for the 6 lb Invacare XPO2 was early autumn 2007. The release was then pushed back to January 2008. The FDA then wanted some changes made followed by more trials and the release was moved again until June 2008. Now Invacare is expecting to release the XPO2 in March 2008.
Confused? Who isn’t?
