The difference between oxygen generator and ventilator

  Oxygen generators and ventilators have their own unique functions and uses in the medical field, the main differences are reflected in the working principle, use, use, cost and applicable population.

1, ‌ different working principle and function ‌ :

‌ oxygen generator ‌ is used to lift oxygen in the air through an air compressor and supply it to the patient. It is suitable for patients with mild respiratory failure or those who need simple oxygen inhalation. It mainly provides high purity oxygen to help relieve or treat various symptoms caused by hypoxia.

‌ ventilator ‌ provides oxygen supply through the airway through a mechanical ventilation device to assist or replace the patient's breathing process. It not only provides oxygen, but also helps to expel carbon dioxide, and is suitable for respiratory failure from various causes, especially in critically ill patients.

2, ‌ use is different from the applicable crowd ‌ :

‌ oxygen generator ‌ is widely used in medical institutions, nursing stations, family beds and other places, suitable for mild respiratory failure patients, COPD patients, stroke sequelae patients, pregnant women and other people who need extra oxygen.

‌ ventilator ‌ is mainly used in intensive care unit, anesthesiology department, emergency department and other departments, suitable for critically ill patients with respiratory dysfunction, and some mild patients who need assisted breathing and patients with sleep apnea syndrome.

3‌、 use method and fee are different ‌ :

‌ oxygen generator ‌ is relatively simple to use, patients can breathe oxygen through nasal tube and other ways, the price is generally several hundred yuan to thousands of yuan, suitable for family use.

‌ ventilator ‌ needs professional medical personnel to operate, and adjust according to the patient's condition, the price is relatively high, ranging from tens of thousands of yuan to hundreds of thousands of yuan, usually regarded as a treatment project or family investment.

  The choice of oxygen generator or ventilator should be determined according to the specific condition of the patient and the recommendation of the doctor.