Traveling with Portable Oxygen

For oxygen patients who love to travel and don't want to be tied down by conventional oxygen therapy, the EverGo portable oxygen concentrator from Respironics is the answer. EverGo weighs less than ten pounds, has an eight-hour battery life, and can deliver 1050 ml/min of oxygen, making it ideal for oxygen patients traveling by plane, train, bus or car.

With its impressive oxygen generating capacity and long battery life of eight hours (on a typical patient setting of 2), oxygen patients never have to worry about storing oxygen tanks, waiting for home deliveries, or most importantly, running out of oxygen. And the EverGo offers three power options - AC, DC, and two rechargeable batteries.

Travel tips for oxygen patients
Traveling can seem daunting for people who require supplemental oxygen. But you don't have to give up the ability to travel. With proper planning and guidance, you can go on a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation without worry.

The following are tips that you can use to plan your next trip.

• Speak with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to travel.
• Obtain a current physician order (prescription) for your oxygen. Keep a copy with you at all times.
• Decide where, how and when you will travel.
• Contact your oxygen provider.

United States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator for use aboard commercial airline flights traveling within the United States as well as on international flights that begin or end in the United States. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrator vary, patients need to check with their airlines before flying with EverGo.

The EverGo FAA label is located on the top of the unit above the touch screen. To view the label, unzip the EverGo case and open the top flap.

EverGo Patient FAQs

How does the EverGo™ portable concentrator work (produce oxygen)?
The Respironics EverGo portable concentrator separates oxygen from room air and delivers it through a single lumen cannula. Room air contains approximately 21 percent oxygen and 79 percent nitrogen. By passing the air through a series of molecular, bacterial and dust filters, EverGo removes nitrogen and stores nearly pure (therapeutic) oxygen.

Is the EverGo portable concentrator right for me?
Only you and your doctor can determine if EverGo is the right oxygen concentrator for you. If you are active and require a highly portable source of oxygen, EverGo is ideal.

What does the EverGo portable oxygen concentrator weigh?
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) with 2 batteries and carrying case
8.5 lbs (3.8 kg) with 1 battery and carrying case

How long can EverGo operate on battery power?
Its two rechargeable batteries provide up to 8 hours of oxygen while operating at a typical patient setting of two (20 breaths per minute). See the chart below.

What is EverGo's oxygen producing capability?
EverGo can deliver a maximum of 1050 ml/min. That is more oxygen per minute than any other portable concentrator available.

What size is EverGo?
It is about the size of a camera bag or small carry-on bag.
12" L x 6" W x 8.5" H (30.5 cm L x 15.25 cm W x 21.6 cm H)

Can I use the EverGo while I sleep?
Your doctor can determine whether or not the EverGo portable concentrator is appropriate for you while you sleep. An overnight pulse oximetry test may be necessary to measure your oxygen saturation level while using EverGo at night.

Can I use the EverGo portable concentrator when I travel?
EverGo is ideal for people who enjoy traveling and rely upon oxygen therapy. EverGo operates from a wall outlet (AC power), an automobile charger (DC power), or its internal rechargeable batteries, two lithium ion batteries similar to the type used in laptop computers. The device has been cleared for air travel by the FAA. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrator vary, you need to check with your airline before flying with EverGo.

For more information contact us or call 336.774.6500

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