DeVilbiss IGO Travel Oxygen Concentrator

Patients that have a active lifestyle and are always on the go need to get the DeVilbiss IGO. The perfect solution for active patients in need of oxygen. The DeVilbiss IGO produces two different flows of oxygen, continuous and pulsedose flow. Most patients use continuous flow while sleeping, and pulsedose flow during the day. Making the DeVilbiss IGO one of the best oxygen concentrators on the market today. The patient can now use their portable oxygen concentrator for 24/7 use. If a patient travels away from home there is no need to haul your 50 lbs unit everywhere you go. With the DeVilbiss IGO patients can now just bring their 18 lbs unit where ever they want to go. The DeVilbiss IGO is able to be used in a car, bus, train, and even an airplane! The IGO offers an impressive high capacity flow of oxygen, cutting the need for the huge 50 lbs home oxygen concentrator, and also the need for the awkward to carry green tanks. The DeVilbiss IGO lets the patient get up and go. Three different power sources, the AC power supply (wall outlet), when plugged in can be used while charging the battery. The DC power supply (cigarette lighter), and the lithium ion battery allowing the patient to go where ever they want with their portable oxygen concentrator.

Traveling Tips For The DeVilbiss IGO Portable Oxygen Concentrator

When you are a patient in need of oxygen therapy, traveling can be one big pain in the butt. With the Devilbiss IGO traveling is made easier for patients in need of oxygen.

When planning to travel use these traveling tips:

→ Decide how, where, and when you will be traveling

→ Call your oxygen provider

→ Have your physician give you a prescription for the DeVilbiss IGO. Keep a copy of that prescription on you at all times

→ Make sure to talk to you physician, to make sure that it is safe to travel

Traveling By Land With The DeVilbiss IGO Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Car, Bus, Train, Or R.V.

Traveling by car, bus, train, or r.v. is easier than traveling by commercial airlines. Even though you will be traveling with a commercial carrier by ground it is still recommended to give the company notice that you will be bringing the DeVilbiss IGO portable oxygen concentrator.

Traveling Tips When Traveling By Land

→ Do not keep oxygen tanks in a hot car or hot compartment

→ You should not smoke while using an oxygen concentrator

→ Stay close to a window making sure you don't cause oxygen accumulation

→ Ask your doctor if a change in weather or altitude will affect your breathing pattern. You doctor may want to change your oxygen flow settings

→ Make sure to have the phone number of your oxygen supplier handy just in case you have questions on the raod

→ Keep oxygen containers upright and secure at all times

→ Do not put anything on top of the unit

Traveling By Car Or R.V.

Having a continuous and pulsedose flow portable oxygen concentrator makes the DeVilbiss IGO the perfect companion for short and long trips. While traveling by car or r.v. you have 2 options for power. You can have it plugged into the cigarette lighter in a car, or run it off the lithium ion battery. When you use a cigarette lighter for the DeVilbiss IGO you will be able to use the unit without the use of the batteries. Note: Make sure not to use the unit while the vehicle is off, otherwise you will drain your vehicles battery.

Traveling By Train

It's an easy task when it comes to traveling by train with the DeVilbiss IGO Portable Oxygen Concentrator. America's train system, AMTRAK, has their own set of rules and regulations.

→ AMTRAK allows portable oxygen concentrators that do not solely depend on the trains power to operate. Any portable oxygen machine brought on board AMTRAK must be able to run on batteries for a minimum of 4 hours

→ AMTRAK requires that you give them 12 hours notice that you will be traveling along with the DeVilbiss IGO.

→ If you have a sleeping car, you will be able to use an AC adapter for the wall plug

To get more information about traveling with the DeVilbiss IGO on AMTRAK, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit there website at http://www.amtrak.com.

Traveling By Bus

Most commercial bus lines want at least 48 hours of notification that you will be traveling with a portable oxygen concentrator. Greyhound says 48 hours notice is a federal guideline giving the bus line enough notice to supply any assistance. To arrange assistance provided by Greyhound bus lines call their customer service for traveling with disabilities at 1-800-752-4841.

Traveling By Air With The DeVilbiss IGO Portable Oxygen Concentrator

United States Travel

The FAA has approved the DeVilbiss IGO to be used on commercial airlines that originate in the United States. Many airlines have different regulations and rules, it is always best to notify the airline in advance that you plan on bringing the DeVilbiss IGO on board, and find out their specific guidelines.

International Travel

See the list below for international airlines that allow the DeVilbiss IGO. Airlines have different regulations and rules. Check with your airline to make sure they know you are a patient bringing oxygen on board.

→ Air Berlin

→ Air Canada

→ Air France

→ Air Iceland

→ All Nippon Airways

→ Blue 1

→ British Airways

→ Cathay Pacific

→ CityJet

→ Continental Micronesia

→ El Al Isreal Airlines

→ Gulfstream International

→ Hawaiin

→ Horizon

→ Iceland Air

→ JAL

→ KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)

→ Lufthansa

→ Mango

→ Norwegian

→ Qantas

→ Singapore Air

→ SAS Airlines

→ Virgin Atlantic

→ West Jet

The list continues to grow so check back frequently to check for any changes.

Flying With The DeVilbiss IGO

Traveling by plane with the DeVilbiss IGO Portable Oxygen Concentrator takes a bit more planning than it does when it comes to traveling by land. Be sure to check with your airline and get a list of their regulations and rules. Most airlines want you to travel with your prescription and written statement from your doctor, to make sure that you are a patient in need of oxygen therapy. Here are some other guidelines:

→ Notifying the airline you are traveling with a portable oxygen concentrator to use during the flight

→ On occasion you will need to show the airline that you can operate the DeVilbiss IGO and hear the alarms or have a companion that can do these tasks

→ Confirming with the airlines within 48 hours that you will be using portable oxygen on board

Most airlines have trained professionals that specialize in your special needs to assist you during your travels.

Traveling By Sea

Many commercial cruise liners allow patients to bring along there own portable oxygen concentrators, such as the DeVilbiss IGO portable oxygen concentrator. It's best to read over and get familiar with the cruise liners guidelines before you go on board the boat. There is a list below of the most popular cruise lines for your convenience.