Oxygen Cylinders in UAE: Buying Guide
If you already have or are looking to buy a medical oxygen cylinder in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or anywhere in the UAE, you might have a lot of questions concerning the right model to choose, its ideal price and whether an oxygen concentrator would be the best option.With so many kinds of oxygen cylinders online available, the process of choosing the right oxygen cylinder for home can be long and complicated.
So, this is your brief guide to the complexities and technical aspects of refillable oxygen cylinders to help you choose the right oxygen cylinder for you and your needs.
What is Pulse Dose (PD) or Continuous Flow (CD)?
There are two kinds of flow of oxygen in oxygen cylinders. If the rate of flow of oxygen is continuous, the flow is called Continuous Flow (CF). Comparatively, Pulse Dose (PD) is mildly more advanced. Pulse Dose is reactive i.e., it delivers oxygen according to the user’s respiratory pattern.
There is a lot of waste of oxygen in continuous flow mechanism as it does not release oxygen in accordance with the inhalation speed. Therefore, Pulse Dose offers greater adaptability for a larger range of activities due to variable flow and hence preferred.
Which Size Should I Choose?
An oxygen cylinder is available in a wide range of sizes, depending upon volume, mobility, the number of hours of use. Low oxygen levels in the blood can be risky and may hurt functions of essential organs such as the brain and heart, hence one should use an oxygen cylinder if the blood oxygen level drops below 94%. Hence, depending upon the drop in the oxygen level,the number of hours of use can be approximated, and the right medical oxygen cylinder size can be chosen.
What are the different types of oxygen cylinders?
1. The ML6 Sized Cylinder
It is the smallest and easily transportable cylinder with a weight of just 2.18 Kg, providing oxygen for 4.3 hours and can be filled in 90 minutes. It is a perfect choice for people with a busy schedule. The ‘6’ in the name represents that it can hold 6 cubic feet of oxygen.
2. The C Sized Cylinder
It has a slightly larger capacity for increased adaptability and weighs 2.54 Kg and provides oxygen for 6.1 hours.
3. The D Sized Cylinder
It is the largest portable cylinder with a weight of 3.27kg and gives oxygen for 10.5 hours. It uses Pulse Dose mechanism.
4. The E Sized Cylinder
It has the largest capacity on offer with 17.2 hours’ worth of oxygen. It uses PD mechanism and weighs 4.45kg. It is perfect for use at home or during night while sleeping.
However, before purchasing one or using one yourself, it is advisable to consult a physician. A professional doctor will be the right person to guide you about buying the best oxygen cylinder in UAE.
