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Using oxygen therapy at home can be a lifesaver for those with breathing trouble. Designed to supply you with fresh, clean oxygen, these devices help many people breathe easier. But there are some things to consider about living at home with oxygen before you bring an oxygen tank into your home. Here are a few tips for making sure you have the safest and most comfortable experience possible. The Effects on Your Schedule Living with an oxygen tank can mean juggling multiple tasks at once. You must keep track of refill dates for each tank, take safety precautions around the house, and ensure all your equipment is working properly. These tasks can drastically affect your daily schedule and leave you with less time to devote to your other routines. Fortunately, it doesn’t need to control your life. Try using an online calendar or task management app to stay on top of these tasks without feeling overwhelmed. These programs can help keep everything organized and allow you to easily

  Each respiratory patient has different criteria for what they need from their oxygen equipment and concentrators. When it comes to oxygen delivery, two methods are considered the standard: Pulse Dose Continuous Flow Each of these delivery methods has its purpose and benefits, so how do you know which oxygen delivery method is right for you? At Hart Medical, we are driven by service excellence and our goal is to work with you and your doctor to find the right oxygen equipment to meet your needs. Part of that responsibility is making sure you understand the benefits of each type of oxygen delivery system. What is Pulse Dose Delivery? Pulse dose oxygen delivery is customized to the way you breathe, it is breath initiate and how fast the oxygen is delivered is based on how often you breathe. This ensures that no oxygen is wasted and that you are only using the oxygen as you need it. Pulse dose delivery concentrators are a great option for time spent outside the

    Are you an oxygen patient who’s wanting to travel to a warmer climate, and you’re not sure whether or not we can help? Well, the answer is yes! If you are contemplating a fun road trip, a flight or a bus ride out to greener pastures, Hart Medical Equipment is the place to start. Did you know that if you have Medicare or Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, then your travel is a covered benefit through these two insurances? Patient travel is one of the services that we provide to ensure you have a smooth, worry-free trip that you so rightly deserve!  We also rent portable oxygen concentrators and accessories for those patients who also qualify to use them, for a weekly fee.  When you do decide to make those final plans to see the countryside, just give our friendly Hart Medical Equipment Travel Team a call, preferably two weeks before your departure.  We will need just a few details to get you started, such as a destination address, mode