VitalAire can help you get started with home oxygen therapy, whether you live at home or at a long term care facility. We have a 24/7 helpline and are always here to support you.
Your primary healthcare provider will confirm if you have low oxygen levels in your blood by testing:
Your primary healthcare provider will prescribe home oxygen therapy based on your needs. Your oxygen therapy prescription has three main parts:
We can assist you with a variety of home oxygen systems.
Three main types of oxygen equipment are available to you:
Oxygen concentrators are devices that filter room air and deliver a high concentration of oxygen for you to breathe. Portable concentrators operate the same way as stationary ones but they run on batteries as opposed to electricity. Oxygen tanks contain oxygen under high pressure which is released as you need it.
Whatever system you use, the oxygen is typically delivered to your nose through soft plastic tubes (cannulas). Stationary oxygen concentrators have a flexible extension tube that lets you move around a room while remaining connected to the oxygen supply. This feature is useful during the day at home.
VitalAire will work with you to set up your home oxygen needs wherever you are, whether still at the hospital waiting to be discharged – if this is where the need arose – or at home:
Our goal is to take the worry away and leave you feeling confident with home oxygen therapy.
Day or night - we are always just a phone call away should you have any questions or concerns.
VitalAire will provide comprehensive oxygen therapy products and services - whether you live at home or at a long term care facility. Our respiratory therapists will come by and educate you and your caregivers on using the oxygen equipment properly, to ensure you are feeling confident and educated about your equipment.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions.
If you require any assistance or advice on any of the products and services we provide, or if you are unsure what your requirements are, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Medical criteria established by your provincial home oxygen program determines if you are eligible for government funding, and it differs from province to province. We will help you find out if you are eligible, and ensure that you have the necessary documentation.
If you have private medical insurance you may be partially or fully covered for home oxygen therapy, even when you do not medically qualify for government funding.
We recommend you or someone in your family to contact your insurance company and ask about oxygen therapy coverage. If you are covered, we will provide you with a quote which you will send to your insurance company for review.
We do not direct-bill insurance companies but we will assist you and answer all your questions to ensure you feel confident about claiming your oxygen therapy costs.
Additional home oxygen therapy funding is available through the department of Veterans Affairs and the NIHB program, if you qualify. We can help you coordinate your funding. Please contact us to find out more, or read more about home oxygen funding here.
Using your oxygen therapy will help you continue doing the everyday things you enjoy.
Integrating oxygen therapy into your daily routine will not only improve your quality of life but will potentially prolong it. You may at first feel self-conscious about using it in public but you will soon appreciate its benefits.
We offer many oxygen systems including portable oxygen concentrators that are small and lightweight. These discrete concentrators will help you gain confidence when going out.
You’ll soon learn to adapt to your oxygen equipment in your home, and if you have a portable unit, you’ll be able to leave the house with it.
Begin with a short trip and build up to longer periods as you become more comfortable with your equipment.
We follow the most current studies & procedures, and will educate you throughout your oxygen therapy journey
We offer the best clinical expertise in the country, so you can fully benefit from a clinical home oxygen experience
Our therapists, drivers and support teams genuinely care about your health and well-being and will help build your confidence throughout your journey
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