Oxygen Concentrator Malaysia Guide: Reviews, Prices And More
As hospitals continue to face pressure due to limited numbers of beds, is the oxygen concentrator a life-saving machine, or an “insurance” in case relatives with Covid-19 need to be treated at home?
As Malaysia enters FMCO, here’s all you need to know about oxygen concentrators:
- Esyms Team
- June 21, 2021
- 2:39 am
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What Is An Oxygen Concentrator?
An oxygen concentrator is an essential medical device used for Covid-19 or any other respiratory diseases such as asthma, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and flu that causes oxygen levels in our body to decrease drastically. It can be used to improve symptoms of shortness of oxygen levels due to the diseases. However, the oxygen needs of Covid-19 patients is affected based on the severity of their condition. Patients with a severe condition will need oxygen support because their bodies are unable to utilise environmental oxygen in the breathing process.
What Is Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)?
Oxygen saturation measures the percentage of oxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin that is bound to oxygen) in the blood. To understand how it works— every haemoglobin molecule contains four heme groups that can bind to molecular oxygen in the blood. Thus, a haemoglobin molecule can bind to four oxygen molecules during transport in the blood. A low oxygen saturation percentage can lead to acute adverse effects on vital organs in the body such as the brain, heart and kidneys. The normal SpO2 level for adults is 95 to 100%.
How Do Oxygen Concentrators Work?
The atmospheric air contains around 78% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen and 1% for many other types of gases. An oxygen concentrator will take in the atmospheric air and filter it through a filter. Then, the filtered oxygen will be supplied to the patient via a cannula whereas nitrogen will be released back into the atmosphere.
Who Should Use Oxygen Concentrators?
Considering the limited availability of medical appliances today, oxygen concentrators are a life-saver for those who are mildly affected by Covid-19 and are trying to recover after isolation at home. However, please be reminded that oxygen concentrators should be used only when prescribed by a doctor because it may lead to some fatal health problems such as oxygen toxicity caused by receiving too much oxygen.
Safety When Using Oxygen Concentrators
Here are some precautions that need to taken when using an oxygen concentrator. First of all, do not use the concentrator near an open flame or while smoking. The concentrator should be placed in an open space to reduce the chances of device failure from overheating.
Besides that, if the oxygen concentrator is being used for long hours, kindly make sure that the room is well ventilated and there is a constant flow of fresh air. Last but not least, if the oxygen levels of the patient on the oximeter fluctuate or go below 94, immediate medical assistance is required.
Best Oxygen Concentrators In Malaysia
We review some of the most popular oxygen concentrators in Malaysia and their prices below. If you need to buy an oxygen concentrator, you can get one on the esyms online pharmacy.
1) Yuwell Oxygen Concentrator 8F-5AW
Yuwell Oxygen Concentrator 8F-5AW is a medical device that can supply up to 5L of oxygen per minute with an oxygen purity that can reach approximately 93%. It has features like cumulative time function, exceed press safety valve to help guarantee safety, a power cut warning function and lastly, a high pressure/low-pressure alarming function. It is available in the market at price ranges between RM3500 to RM4000.
2) Philips Respironics EverFlo Oxygen Concentrator
Philips Respironics EverFlo Oxygen Concentrator can deliver up to 5 liters of oxygen per minute with the oxygen purity at medical grade 96% pure oxygen. It is known as one of the quietest mainstream oxygen concentrators. Besides that, a free maintenance service is provided for 2 years. It also comes with alarm indicators for safety. It can be found at the price of RM5500 to RM6200.
3) Dedakj DDT-1A 6L Oxygen Concentrator
Dedakj oxygen concentrator can achieve up to 6L of oxygen flow per minute. The oxygen concentration is adjustable from 30% to 90%. It can work sustainably with up to 3000 hours of uninterrupted supply of oxygen. The sieve tube used is Zeolite, which is an aluminium oxide molecular sieve tube imported from Germany. It is sold at the price ranges between RM800 to RM1000.
4) Devilbiss Compact 525-5 litre Oxygen Concentrator
This compact 525-5 litre Oxygen Concentrator can deliver up to 5 litres per minute (LPM). It is also equipped with their signature OSD sensor that can monitor oxygen levels continuously. The oxygen purity achieved is around 93%. It comes with some other features like visible and audible alarms for low oxygen levels, power failure and pressure drop.
Can You Rent Oxygen Concentrators In Malaysia?
Yes, you can rent oxygen concentrators in Malaysia. The service is available in some medical appliances shops and hospitals. You can reach out to the individual locations for further information.
Where To Buy Oxygen Concentrators In Malaysia?
You can buy oxygen concentrators online in Malaysia on the esyms store. Check out our available oxygen concentrators below.
6 thoughts on “Oxygen Concentrator Malaysia Guide: Reviews, Prices And More”
Hi, I am looking for an oxygen concentrator and would like to find out more about it. Do you have show unit that we can see?
Hi. I am interested to buy an oxygen concentrator. Could you recommend a reliable product and where to buy it.Thanks
Hi Ronnie and Adnan, thank you for your interest!
You may contact us via livechat to enquire further, or send us a WhatsApp @ 011 1165 1127.
What’s the main difference between higher n lower cost oxygen concentrator like in your article?
Hi Bee Yan,
There are many brands out there but there are generally 2 things you would want to pay attention to: Litres / minute (LPM) and oxygen concentration.
Lower cost concentrators either have low LPM, or have low oxygen concentration at higher LPM.
I have a regular size Philips oxygen concentrator and I’m totally satisfied with its performance. Now, I’m looking for a portable model that will allow me to travel more freely. I’m not totally dependent on supplimental oxygen, and use my concentrator infrequently, and only when necessary. But, a portable model will give me more confidence about travelling farther from home — hopefully abroad.
Has anyone had experience with
Thanks the portable models and able to give advise or make recommendations ? Thanks