Consumables

Standard consumables

Cannulae

Straight adult cannula and curved adult cannula: these adult nasal cannulae can be used for flow rates of 0 litres per minute up to 4 litres per minute. Nasal cannulae do not come with tubing attached, they are designed to fit directly into the trumpet connection on the tubing.

Curved cannula:

Curved cannula: these have two slightly curved prongs that go up into the nostrils. The curves should point towards the back of the head to allow the oxygen to flow easily and comfortably.

Straight adult cannulae

Straight adult cannulae have two straight prongs that go up the nostrils. There is also a small lip of plastic that sits on top of the lip.

Note:
Do not place cannulae into a dishwasher.

Tubing

The appropriate length of tubing will be supplied by our technician, taking into account the needs and the safest option.

2 m tubing
7.5 m tubing
15 m tubing

Tubing All tubing is anti-crush, meaning that it keeps its shape and is not easily pushed down flat; the only difference between the tubing is the length. All the tubing has a trumpet connection at the end to fit either the mask or the nasal cannula into.

Filters

Filters In the back of all concentrator machines is a sponge-like filter that needs to be cleaned weekly, it is the patient's responsibility to clean and change the filter.

Connectors

We supply a range of connectors that we install in your equipment to help with oxygen delivery:

T shaped - used to redirect oxygen into another room usually used when oxygen is piped around the home
L shaped - used when oxygen is piped around the home to direct oxygen to another room

Straight connector:
These are used to connect two pieces of tubing together.

Swivel connector:
These are used if a patient is quite mobile within the home and tubing may get easily twisted.

Y shaped connector:
This is used for connecting two or more machines together.

Fire breakers

These are used in the case of a fire in the home. The fire breaker cuts off the oxygen supply to the patient so that any fire does not reach the patient and cause damage. The fire breaker must stay in the patient's tubing and should not be touched under any circumstances.

Note:
The blue arrow on the fire breaker must always be pointing towards the patient.

Cylinder bags

We provide one cylinder bag per patient free of charge on the installation of ambulatory cylinders. The bag has been designed to fit both the cylinder and the conserver to make it easier for you to carry your ambulatory cylinders.

Literature

We can provide a range of literature. Should you require further information, please contact our call centre on 0800 373 580.

Homecare Helpline

Call our Homecare Helpline on Freephone

0800 373 580
Monday-Friday
8.00am-5.30pm

Urgent calls only outside these hours