Oxygen generators- any good?

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Bob Russell — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:05:12 GMT

Our anaesthetic system includes a low O2 alarm which I understand cannot be used with an oxygen generator. Perhaps at the next annual service I will get them to take it out of the circuit and install a generator.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

bob lehner — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:33:49 GMT

See - In Practice, 2011, 33, 42-45. 'Oxygen supply - a possible alternative'. Keith Barrand.

(Can download from BVA website). Review of Oxygen generators.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Andrew Henfrey — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 13:00:19 GMT

My oxygen generator just broke at 9000 hours use [about 12 years]. Smoke and a bang- burnt out circuit board. Originally from Kruuse, they sent up a new circuit board to fit and when that didn't work a replacement solenoid. Now back to working and such a benefit to not have weekly oxygen deliveries. I have it delivering to 2 anaesthetic machines as 10l/min. I wouldn't go back to cylinders.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Neil Wheadon — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:33:33 GMT

Don't forget the back up plan

The one I have experience of, has broken down about once a year, however when it works it's fabulous for oxygen therapy

Neil

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Claudia Niehoegen — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:12:31 GMT

Thank you for your replies, that was helpful!

Claudia

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

David Mills — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:07:00 GMT

Ours is great, Eickenmeyer (sp) oxyvet, earlier model and its not noisy at all.

Very useful, and saves £££s on gases.

It does take a couple of minutes to warm up so you need cylinders alongside if you need o2 immediately.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Julie Innes — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:41:28 GMT

I like mine, but haven't yet gotten round to attaching it to my anaesthetic machine! I really got it for O2 therapy, means I can have an animal on oxygen while another is under GA. I also use it for my cats who get triple combo, and on recovery. Keep meaning to get it linked up to anaesthetic machine, but it's really handy the way it is!

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Nicola Lawlor — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:43:38 GMT

We have one that seems to work well but the noise from it does get a bit annoying from my point of view, but then if I was the one footing the oxygen bills it might seem less annoying!?

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Andy Elliott — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:21:45 GMT

We have the Burtons one. It is excellent and saves us lots of money on BOC. They do warm the room a little which is good in winter but not always so good in the middle of a hot summer. Background noise not a problem and you soon get used to it. You still need a couple of oxygen canisters on your trolley in case of power cuts or equipment failure.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

faluda — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:11:59 GMT

Eickemeyer sells has sold hundred of oxygen generators. Our new model Oxyvet 3 is very quiet compared to older models and is on special offer. They will reduce your expenditure on oxygen cylinders significantly.

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Mike Dale — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:43:55 GMT

I have used them for the last six years at two different practices. The second, newer one, has been totally reliable since installation two years ago. The only downside is continuous background noise.

Mike

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

Anthony Dennison — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:06:41 GMT

The RSPCA Hospital in Salford uses one in their cat neutering theatre. I spent 2 weeks there and had no problems

Re: Oxygen generators- any good?

bob lehner — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:04:28 GMT

I have only limited direct personal experience - but in the course of my PSS work I have been to quite a number of practices which use oxygen generators.

I always ask how they like them - invariably very positive.