What Are Oxygen Regulators?

Oxygen therapy is a primary way to treat respiratory problems. One of the ways that oxygen therapy is delivered is through the use of oxygen tanks or concentrators. Oxygen regulators control the air flow within these devices.

Parts

• Regulators are usually built into oxygen tanks or concentrators. Sometimes oxygen units are not included with a regulator attachment. Patients need to obtain the regulator equipment from suppliers for units that are not outfitted with this part.

Control

• Regulators ensure that patients can receive proper air flow from the tank to their to their nasal passage way. Controlling the amount of air intake is possible because of the oxygen regulator. Oxygen therapy relies on the patient being able to increase or decrease the amount of oxygen at prescribed percentages.

Proper Use

• Using oxygen tanks and their regulators might require some training from the supplier. Proper training ensures that the patient can make the most of their oxygen therapy.

Different Tanks

• There are some patients who use various oxygen tanks for their treatment. Knowing how to attach, operate and read different types of regulators is necessary in order to ensure proper use of equipment.

Regulator Types

• Electric regulators allow patients to easily monitor their oxygen levels. Large or small regulators should also be taken into consideration, depending on the type of tank that a patient is using.