Homecare

Continuous Oxygen Therapy

Continuous oxygen therapy can be used for the treatment or prevention of acute or chronic hypoxia, regardless of the cause ¹,² .
We provide medicinal oxygen according to a doctor's prescription to the customer's home. We offer equipment and services that meet the needs of each patient. Our products and services give patients the opportunity to live independently and actively.
1. Nocturnal Oxygen Therapy Group. Continuous or nocturnal oxygen therapy in hypoxemic chronic obstructive lung disease: a clinical trial. Ann Intern Med 1980;93:391–8
2. Tarpy S. P. and Celli B. R. Long-term oxygen therapy. N Engl J Med 1995;333:710–14

Home Oxygen Therapy

There are three different options for home oxygen therapy. The doctor recommends a suitable option:

● Liquid oxygen systems
● Gas oxygen in cylinders
● Oxygen concentrators

Linde Healthcare can offer the following products for home oxygen therapy patients:

● THEROX liquid oxygen system, which allows the customer to move outside the home
● Medicinal oxygen gas cylinder, which can be used for mobility and as a backup system for other devices.
● We also offer our customers the support and guidance they need.

Medicinal Oxygen

Oxygen is a vital gas that is of great significance in healthcare worldwide, from routine use and home care to more acute applications.

Research has shown that regular oxygen therapy can extend the life of patients with COPD by several years. This is mainly due to the fact that the treatment allows for an active lifestyle.

We ensure the production, delivery, and sales of oxygen in every stage. If necessary, we can trace the gas, cylinders/tanks, and valves. Medicinal oxygen is covered by the Kela reimbursement.
CONOXIA® medicinal oxygen is a medicinal product that must be used according to a doctor's instruction. CONOXIA medicinal oxygen is available in liquid and gaseous form. Gaseous oxygen is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.

How to order oxygen and equipment?

an order form

1. Secure email to hctilaus.fi@linde.com or
2. Faxed to number: 010 242 0593
3. In exceptional circumstances, the doctor can make a phone prescription, after which the doctor submits the actual written prescription to Linde. The telephone prescription can be valid for up to 3 months and cannot be renewed. The phone prescription can be made to the toll-free number 0800 90008.

Download the order form for medicinal oxygen here (in Finnish)

If necessary, our customer service will help through the toll-free service number 0800 90008. The delivery of medicinal gases and equipment takes place according to the order form. Our customer service will contact the customer or treating unit before delivery. After that, Linde Healthcare's product specialist will provide device guidance as agreed on at the customer's home.

Home Oxygen Therapy Equipment

The THEROX® liquid oxygen system includes a home storage tank that Linde Healthcare delivers to the patient's home. It is regularly exchanged for a tank that has been refilled. The tank contains 30-36 liters of liquid oxygen. Small portable tanks are used to supplement the home storage tank. These tanks can be carried on the shoulder/hip or in a specially designed backpack, and provide significant freedom of movement for the patient.

LIV® (Linde Integrated Valve) is an easy-to-use oxygen therapy solution. There is no need to connect flow regulators anymore. LIV® gas cylinders have an integrated valve, pressure regulator, and flow regulator, making the cylinder easy to use and quickly ready for use.

The gas-saving demand mask is designed for patients suffering from cluster headaches (Horton's headache). The demand mask ensures that the patient inhales 100% medicinal gas but stops the oxygen flow during the exhalation phase. The mask also minimizes the accumulation of oxygen in clothing or furniture, improving safety.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Medicinal oxygen can be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD is a combination of bronchitis and emphysema. The disease develops gradually and causes irreversible deterioration of lung function. Quitting smoking can often prevent the continuous development of symptoms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the world after cardiovascular disease, cancer, and stroke. However, it is unfortunately an underdiagnosed and undertreated disease.
Typical symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and mucus production. Common risk factors include long-term smoking, industrial pollutants, allergies, and repeated lung infections.
Smoking is strongly associated with COPD (about 90% of those with the disease). Smoking must be stopped for oxygen therapy to be effective. This is also important for safety reasons, as smoking and oxygen use increase the risk of fire.

Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches can be treated with medicinal oxygen.
Cluster headaches, also known as Horton's headaches, are a rare condition that occurs more often in men than women. It causes an extremely severe headache that usually occurs around one eye. Headache is cyclical, and attacks recur during a series over several weeks or months.
The pain begins quickly and can last from 15 minutes to several hours. There are usually 1-2 attacks per day, but they can recur up to eight times per day. During an attack, the eye may become red and watery, the pupil may become smaller, and the eyelid may droop. There may also be nasal congestion or discharge.

Small amounts of alcohol may trigger a headache during a cluster headache series. Vasodilators, such as nitroglycerin, can also trigger the disease.

OXYTRAVEL® - Traveling with Oxygen

Traveling with medicinal oxygen can be difficult. OXYTRAVEL® is designed to meet all the needs related to medicinal oxygen while traveling. This means that customers do not have to worry about the availability of oxygen or arrange services themselves at the travel destination.

OXYTRAVEL combines Linde Healthcare's expertise in technology and logistics. The service really improves the quality of life for customers who need oxygen therapy. We collaborate with international partners and coordinate the delivery of medicinal oxygen at all stages of the journey. Passengers can plan long journeys with peace of mind and rely on vital oxygen deliveries being made at their desired location and at the right time. Contact our customer service for more information.

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THEROX täyttö- ja käyttöopas THEROX Påfyllnads- och bruksanvisning THEROX Liquid kotisäiliö tuotetiedote THEROX Lux kotisäiliö tuotetiedote THEROX Liquid kannettava 0.3 L ja 0,6 L tuotetiedote Vapaamman liikkumisen vaihtoehdot happihoitoon CONOXIA käyttöopas	Happimaskit sarjoittaisen päänsäryn hoitoon Tilauslomake happiterapiatuotteet LIV 2 L -tuotetiedote LIV 3 L -tuotetiedote LIV 10 L -tuotetiedote LIV 15 L -tuotetiedote