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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Cruise Ship Oxygen Supply Is Easy

Vacations are the perfect time to relax and rejuvenate. With modern technology it has become easier to travel even with medical needs of oxygen and other things like wheelchairs and other respiratory apparatus. Cruise ship oxygen supply equipment is available on all good cruise liners.

There are different types of oxygen available on the ships like liquid oxygen, Oxygen Concerving devise and oxygen concentrators. Needs differ and while traveling its better to be informed and prepared about the different facilities on board the cruise ship. Liquid oxygen is basically condensed oxygen that has been cooled to the liquid point. A stationary unit with 100lb. of liquid oxygen can be used for room requirement and portable oxygen needs. This unit provides for flow rates of 1 to 6 liters per minute and can be thus adjusted. It is generally recommended that the Liquid System be used with Oxygen Concentrator. Liquid oxygen requires careful handling as the temperature of liquid oxygen is very cold to damage the skin.

Liquid oxygen is available at nearly all ports and resorts but restrictions may be there in operation and availability.Other type of oxygen available is Oxygen cylinders which are easy to use and depending on the requirement of liters per minutes flow and the regulator type will depend upon the size of the cylinder. They are commonly available and easily used. Oxygen Concerving Device regulators, have become popular and helps extend the life of the cylinder, by conserving the oxygen in the cylinder.

While there is a variety of oxygen systems, that can make your trip memorable. Another choice that you have is carrying an oxygen concentrator which is an oxygen producing unit. It can be plugged into a wall power outlet and capacity is about 1 to 5 liters per minute. It is an economical way of providing oxygen in the room and it comes with all the required accessories. All cruise ships and hotels provide for this essential requirement.

Another option available is Total O2 system with the advantage of a standard oxygen concentrator with the ability to filing cylinders for portable usage. These are available at select ports all over the world. With so many choices available in cruise ship oxygen that will make all medical problems easier.

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