5 Types of Oxygen Concentrators Available in Kenya

Where to find a reliable oxygen concentrator that works for you – the right type, at the right price here in Kenya!

At a glance:

• If you can’t breathe enough oxygen, your doctor has probably suggested you get an oxygen concentrator
• Or if you’re a doctor or procurement officer, you still need to get the best oxygen concentrators for the best price
• In this article, we guide you where to get oxygen concentrators for the best prices in Kenya

You’re probably here because your doctor recommended you get an oxygen concentrator, maybe because you’re not getting enough oxygen due to some medical condition that restricts the oxygen you get.

Or maybe you’re a doctor shopping for oxygen concentrators for your clinic.

Or even a procurement officer looking for oxygen concentrators for a medical institution.

Either way, you’ll learn how to get the best oxygen concentrator you can get for your money that suits your needs, right here in Kenya.

What Is An Oxygen Concentrator?

As the name suggests, simply put, an oxygen concentrator concentrates your oxygen supply so you can breathe more oxygen. It’s a medical device you can use for oxygen therapy as an individual at home, or in a medical setting such as a hospital.

An oxygen concentrator provides a long-term source of oxygen, and consists of a cabinet that houses the compressor and filters; tubing; a nasal cannula and/or face mask.

Oxygen Concentrator vs Oxygen Tank:

An oxygen concentrator generates oxygen, so it never runs out of oxygen. An oxygen tank, typically has stored oxygen that runs out in a few days.

Oxygen tank

Oxygen Concentrator vs Oxygen Ventilator:

An oxygen ventilator forces oxygen into the patient’s lungs. However, when using an oxygen concentrator, the patient breathes or inhales the oxygen themselves.

Who Needs An Oxygen Concentrator?

People who have conditions that cause their oxygen levels to drop are the ones who need to use an oxygen concentrator. Some of these conditions include:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Covid-19
• The flu
• Lung cancer

These are just some of the reasons why you may need one – let me know in the comments which conditions require you to look for an oxygen concentrator today! 🙂

Types Of Oxygen Concentrators Available In Kenya

There are 2 broad types of oxygen concentrators – portable and non-portable oxygen concentrators

1: Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Portable oxygen concentrators are light-weight and can be carried around, giving you an un-interrupted supply of oxygen whether you’re at home, at work or around town!

Our portable oxygen concentrators provide a continuous supply of up to 95% medical grade pure oxygen. Most portable oxygen concentrators use lithium-ion batteries, which can be recharged approximately 300 times without significant degradation. In other words, most of these batteries can last a few years.

Portable concentrators also come with back-up batteries you can swap without interrupting your oxygen supply.

Here are some portable concentrators we have in stock:

Invacare Portable Oxygen Concentrator

• Pulse dose
• 2.2 kilos, up to 8 hours battery life
• Water resistant

2: Stationary Oxygen Concentrators (Non-Portable Oxygen Concentrators)

As the name suggests, stationary oxygen concentrators are too heavy to carry around. You can use it at home or in a hospital setting. They come equipped with wheels (castors) so you can move around a limited area with them at home.

These are typically cheaper than portable oxygen concentrators. There are 4 types available here in Kenya:

1. 5-liter oxygen concentrators – these produce 5 liters of oxygen per minute
2. 10-liter oxygen concentrators – these produce 10 liters of oxygen per minute
3. Single chamber oxygen concentrators – can only be used by one person at a time
4. Dual chamber oxygen concentrators – can be used by 2 people at a time. These are usually common in hospital settings.

Most at-home care patients need less than 5 liters of oxygen per minute.

Oxygen Concentrator Prices in Kenya

As we mentioned above, portable oxygen concentrators are usually more expensive than stationary concentrators.

5-liter concentrators are cheaper than 10-liter concentrators. And of course, a dual-chamber concentrator will be more costly than a single-chamber concentrator.

We guarantee you the best prices for the highest quality oxygen concentrators you can find in Kenya!

Frequent Questions

Where To Get Oxygen Concentrators in Kenya

We have most types of oxygen concentrators in stock today, ready to deliver to you. We can deliver countrywide.

We can also supply a large number of oxygen concentrators, e.g. to hospitals. If you need more than more than one, please contact us (see below) for wholesale pricing.

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In Summary,

Oxygen concentrators help you get more oxygen, probably because you have a medical condition that prevents you from getting the right amount of oxygen into your body.

Which medical conditions require you to buy an oxygen concentrator for a loved one or for yourself? I’m curious to hear why you need one! 🙂