Medical oxygen rental at home in Buenos Aires
OxigenoMed is a company specialized in home oxygen therapy with over 8 years of experience serving patients across the City of Buenos Aires and all of Greater Buenos Aires. We offer oxygen concentrator rental, portable tanks, aluminum cylinders, Freelox liquid-oxygen systems, and CPAP equipment for sleep apnea. We work with the market's most recognized brands: Yuwell, Philips EverFlo and AirSep NewLife Elite.
All equipment is delivered sanitized, certified and set up according to the patient's medical prescription. Delivery includes in-home installation, training for the patient and family, and access to our technical support team, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No deposit, no insurance paperwork.
What is home oxygen therapy and who needs it?
Home oxygen therapy is a medical treatment prescribed by pulmonologists and physicians for patients with chronic or acute respiratory failure. It involves supplying medical oxygen in the patient's home to keep blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) above 90%. The treatment improves quality of life, reduces hospitalizations, and in severe cases is essential for the patient's survival.
The most common conditions that require oxygen rental in Buenos Aires are: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), respiratory failure, pulmonary fibrosis, long COVID, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer, congestive heart failure, and post-thoracic or post-cardiac surgery recovery.
Concentrator vs oxygen tank: which one do I need?
The choice between an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen tank depends mainly on the prescribed flow rate and how the patient will use it:
| Feature |
Concentrator |
Aluminum tank |
| Runs out | No — continuous flow | Yes — has a limit |
| Mobility | At home (plugged in) | Portable and free |
| Max flow | Up to 10 LPM | Up to 5 LPM |
| Best for | Continuous use at home | Outings and backup |
| Monthly price | from $130,000 | from $80,000 |
Most of our patients choose the most complete combo: home concentrator + 680L oxygen backpack. The concentrator covers day and night use at home without running out, while the aluminum tank backpack provides freedom for outings. For flows above 5 LPM, the 10 LPM concentrator is the only home option.
Oxygen tank duration table by flow rate
How long does an oxygen tank last? It depends on the prescribed flow rate (in LPM — liters per minute) and the tank size. This table shows the estimated duration of the three aluminum tanks most commonly used in Buenos Aires:
| Prescribed flow |
415L tank (light backpack) |
680L tank (standard backpack) |
6m³ tank (home backup) |
| 1 LPM | ~6.9 hs | ~11.3 hs | ~100 hs |
| 2 LPM | ~3.4 hs | ~5.6 hs | ~50 hs |
| 3 LPM | ~2.3 hs | ~3.7 hs | ~33 hs |
| 4 LPM | ~1.7 hs | ~2.8 hs | ~25 hs |
| 5 LPM | ~1.4 hs | ~2.3 hs | ~20 hs |
How does the oxygen rental process work in Buenos Aires?
The medical oxygen rental process at OxigenoMed is simple and fast. From the moment you contact us to having the equipment installed in your home, it can take just a few hours. No insurance paperwork or upfront deposit is needed.
Coverage areas in CABA and Greater Buenos Aires
We deliver medical oxygen to the home throughout the City of Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires. We cover:
- CABA — every neighborhood in the City of Buenos Aires
- North GBA — San Isidro, Vicente López, San Fernando, Tigre, Pilar, Escobar, Campana
- West GBA — Morón, Ituzaingó, Merlo, Moreno, General Rodríguez, La Matanza, Ramos Mejía
- South GBA — Avellaneda, Quilmes, Lanús, Lomas de Zamora, Florencio Varela, Berazategui
- Corrientes — the capital and metropolitan area
10 essential care tips for home oxygen patients
- Do not smoke or allow smoking within 3 meters of the equipment or oxygen tank
- Keep the concentrator away from heat sources (stoves, heaters, candles)
- Check that the nasal cannula isn't kinked before turning on the equipment
- Clean the concentrator's intake filter weekly with warm water
- Always use distilled water in the humidifier — never tap water
- Don't cover the concentrator with cloth or objects — it needs free ventilation
- Always keep a backup tank for power outages or emergencies
- Log daily hours of use to report to the doctor at each check-up
- If there's any technical fault, call the support line before handling the equipment
- Replace nasal cannulas and the humidifier every 30 days to maintain hygiene
