Can a longer cannula be used with the Inogen One?
The cannula must be seven feet long or less in order to properly sense the patient's breath and deliver oxygen early in the breathing cycle, when oxygen is most beneficial. If the patient must be further away from the Inogen One, they should use the Satellite Conserver.
Can an oxygen mask be used with the Inogen One?
No. The Inogen One is intended to be used with a nasal cannula, such as a Salter 1600Q or equivalent.
Can the Inogen One be used overnight?
The Inogen One is designed with two different sensitivity modes. The Sensitive mode may be selected by those users who feel that the Inogen One is occasionally missing a breath detection. Most patients will experience better results at night if the sensitive mode is used. As with any oxygen source, patients should be titrated by their doctor or home health care provider to assess efficacy and tolerability. Please contact Parkwood Medical for additional clinical information.
Does the Inogen One have a built-in oxygen purity analyzer?
Yes. The Inogen One will alarm if the oxygen concentration drops.
Does the oxygen concentration depend on the flow setting?
No. The oxygen concentration is 90% +/- 3% at all flow rates.
Must I have a prescription to purchase the Inogen One?
Yes. The FDA mandates that a prescription is required to use any form of man-made supplemental oxygen.
What type of cannula can I use with the Inogen One?
Inogen has validated the use of the Inogen One with a Salter 1600Q high flow cannula. Other types of cannulas may be used. Please assure that the cannula fitting is tight on the nozzle.
Why is my cannula fitting so loose on the Inogen One Concentrator?
The connection to the Inogen One nozzle works well with many cannulas, including the Salter 1600Q, but the fit will be looser when using certain types of cannulas. Please make sure that the cannula fitting is tight, with no leaks.
Will the Inogen One work for TTO (Trans Tracheal Oxygen) users?
The Inogen One utilizes a pulse based oxygen delivery system that senses and responds to the pressure drop created by inspiration. The use of the Inogen One in conjunction with any oxygen delivery other than a nasal cannula has not been validated. Transtracheal oxygen (TTO) catheters are single lumen, very small diameter tubes, typically 9-13 cm in length and 9 French in diameter that are surgically placed directly into the airway via stoma. The catheter tip resides inside the patient's upper airway, normally resting a few centimeters above the carina. Inogen currently has no clinical or technical data supporting the use of the Inogen One with TTO catheters.
