New Delhi: Amid rush for buying oxygen concentrators (OCs), industry body ICEA on Thursday came out with recommendation that the breathing device weighing 15-19 kg and having minimum 5 litre per minute oxygen flow is suited for COVID-19 patients . "Ninty per cent oxygen concentration is a must for all COVID-19 patients, below which the acute respiratory issues pitche in. The ideal concentrator characteristic is its oxygen production capacity maintaining the purity of oxygen more than 90 per cent at all flow levels. And, it said it is ideal for COVID-19 and critical care patients and for dual patients to use the same machine with accessories.The guidelines from ICEA have been issued following rush for OC due to the shortage of oxygen cylinders. Many people are unaware of differentiating between good- and low-quality OC as it is a new product for many users.

Source: Economic Times May 07, 2021 02:39 UTC