RT Clinic: Boost Oxygen - An RT's prospective
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- Does it really contain supplemental oxygen? What is "Aviator's Oxygen"? How does it work to improve oxygenation?
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In underground mines, you can run into pockets where oxygen levels drop dramatically. We carried a couple of these around with us just in case, and on one occasion we got into some serious breathing trouble. We were both stumbling very suddenly, and our heads were starting to hurt. Ripped out the can and took a couple hits each, and it literally gave us just enough to get out of the mine. The lack of oxygen in that section of tunnel proves that this isn't just some placebo effect. Possibly a life saver. I wouldn't downplay what this can do.
IMO Miners are overlooked as essential workers. We’d be screwed without people willing to go into mines and work. You folks need to be recognized for your hard work and the dangers you face every day!
Its called black damp you need more than this to save you from black damp if its bad.
@@JohnHWelch63 & they are paid accordingly 😂
What kind of 3rd world mine site are you working in?
@@beyondbackwater4933 did you not see the account name? “Abandoned Mines” doesn’t sound like a channel owned by someone who WORKS in a mine… 😂😅
I used it in the military at very high altitudes, so did a lot of my team and it worked to keep us fresh from high climbs
My wife suffered from panic attacks and this helped calm her down... Great product.
Appreciate you sharing. I was wondering about that.
I was wondering because I feel like I’ve been panicking lately and I just ordered it because I’ll be at the store breathing heavily and it’s kind of embarrassing so I was wondering if it could be used for that good to know 😊
Well, this guy answered every question that I had to ensure I wasn’t being scammed! 👍
I have been so incredibly exhausted and getting dizzy after having covid that I could barely function. I felt like I was breathing but not getting air. It reminded me of when I was anemic years ago. So I picked some up at Walgreens last night and felt better immediately! I am officially a huge fan of this stuff now.
Great! Thanks for the comment!
@@rtclinic don't listen to her she's lying
Do they carry these at walgreens stores? I only found some at CVS
@@johnpatrickstevenson4712 what makes ya say that?
Me too...stay well!
At 75, and with untreated COPD, it seemed like a good idea to have a couple cans on hand to hopefully help with ever increasing shortness of breath episodes from exertion. I really appreciate your hands on, candid review that restrains my product expectations from the purchase I just made online to a realistic result, or even a possible lack thereof. Thank you Jimmy.
I’ve used it when having brain fog and it helped me clear my mind to continue studying for an exam. It also uplifted my mood.
I used this while I had covid, and for about a month after. A life saver when I had a hard time breathing, constantly coughing. I recommend to have one on hand. My smart b/f grabbed me a few at our local sporting goods store, when I was going thru the sh%t storm. Made a difference. The only bad thing is the cans are so light- no indicator when its about to run out or low. Each can lasted me 2 weeks of using everyday, 3 -4 times/day
great info!
Nice
Wow. I'm grateful to hear ur story. I was skeptical too.
As one person has already replied, this is great info. Thanks.
I got some for that reason.
Awesome video man especially from a professional in the field of pulmonary function. I'm considering the possibility of using it at a triathlon and they actually sell pocket-sized cannisters that can easily fit in my jersey pocket. So based on your analysis, it can nonsignificantly (trend) boost forced vital capacity (FVC) upwards it seems. Well that's interesting, because some but not all research has found correlation between FVC and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max). So hypothetically, this could give a plausible acute boost (few seconds) to endurance performance, and while a few seconds may not seem like a lot statistically, practically it may make all the difference in a race outcome. Anyway, really great review and especially with science involved and it's no surprise you have a solid sub count. Good stuff 👍
Thank you for making this video Jimmy. Went through a large size can while watching. I'm getting senile somewhat and my head is massy. But the Boost seemed to clear my head quite a bit.
I had doubts about these things. Thanks for answering my questions.
I’ve used it. I get dizzy when I stand up too fast. It helped for that.
Also, I’ve used it when I’m out of breath and it seems that my breathing slows back down after a couple one second breaths. I think I’m a fan
Quick Tip - Whenever you get dizzy when you stand up too fast, just bend over for couple of seconds with your head tilted down, and instantly you will feel better.
I saw these at Walgreens and wondered if I should buy one. Maybe I will try it.
This is great for asthmatics in city environment with lots of Diesel pollution. - You can take a breath of fresh air instantly when needed. Love it!
Im an independent emergency responder at events. I have to bring my own medical supplies. I. thinking of getting this due to asthma victims, and and patients with dyspnea. I can't get a cylinder so this is the next best thing. It could actually be revolutionary for people in my field.
Yes. Bring a couple cans. Great idea!!
Please let me know if you’ve used it on people with dyspnea and whether or not it helped. Thank you.
Thanks! I was real curious about this product and you answered all my questions.
I just went thru 2 small cans after just recovering from covid x 14 days. This helps! I just ordered lots more and 99 percent too. Helps with my headache, cough and symptoms, nausea and being tired still.
Interesting content from a professional breather thanks buddy
I'm getting over covid and a coworker recommended this to me. I just went to walgreens and got 2 of the travel sized cans. I'm hoping to help me feel better.
Let me know if it helped.
I am an air separation plant operator and my two plants produce medical oxygen nitro and industrial grade Argon. The markup on this product is mind boggling. This falls out of the regulation requirements because it falls under 99.50% oxygen therefore cannot be marketed as medical hence why it can be sold without a prescribed medical use.
It’s a neat idea but honestly the volume in these canisters would be so insufficient and would barely raise your o2 saturation. We have evolved to function on 20.8% oxygen in our atmosphere.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your perspective! It is a neat idea.
Wow! Now this is A REAL review. Thanks!!
Wow you were really going for it with those boost inhalations, I need to up my game to get a better effect, a handy product for ageing manual workers, trying to make it to retirement, thanks for this video.
You can do it!
Were you able to up your game? If so how please? I’m trying to improve myself
Thanks for explaining. I had read comments on O2 on Amazon. For me, I have very low blood pressure and normal temperature about 94.6, which I blame for faintness and about a half hour of strenuous yawning usually at bedtime. And with Long Covid, the breathlessness after climbing stairs. This could stop the yawning, get my brain enough circulation to sleep, something like that, for one thing.
Thanks for the education really appreciate it
I used it in a medical situation, and it works. The best thing you can get without a prescription.
THANK YOU FOR THE INPUT, VERY HELPFUL.
I definitely need to be fancy with the pinky up.
That cracked me up.
Great videooo!! i see these a lot at tourist places in Colorado lol & i always wondered if they worked
It helped my Mother a lot when she visited me in Estes Park at 8K.
Man! Don't Bogart it!
Thanks for showing this...really appreciate it man!
Thank you for testing this for us.
What a cool tank!
COVID put me in the ICU during Delta. We had a ton of contacts at the time and 3 cardiac arrests. I held out at home as long as I could, but after a week, I couldn’t hardly move or breath. My sats when my crew picked me up we’re at 73%. 10 days in the ICU, almost 4 additional months on O2. I was very much pissed off and in denial as to how bad I had got. I’m a hunter, hiker, backpacker, fisherman, all around outdoorsman. Most of what I do starts at 5000 feet. As soon as I could drive I took trips to see if I could go to altitude, starting at like 3-4000’. At 25-3k I started to get air hunger. By 4 lightheaded. Put myself on oxygen, 4 lpm, recovered pretty good, then dropped it to the 2 lpm I was supposed to be on (at roughly 325’). At 5000’ I could hardly breath. I couldn’t walk around even with the 2 lpm. So I increased the O2 and recovered and went home…very slowly. Didn’t say I was a rocket surgeon, just stubborn as hell. So I would do this every week while I was instructed to wean off the O2. I finally, toward the 4 month mark could go to 5k without almost passing out. And I moved slow I could ambulate some. That spring, maybe 7-8 months after the initial bout, I met my brother and my niece up at 6500’ in Kings Canyon. I felt a bit light headed, but I still had 2 tanks with a “sipper” regulator on it, but was doing ok. That night I closed my tent up, not thinking about ventilation (never worried about it before) and woke up to SOB and low sats (88-90). Made it to my truck where the O2 was set up, almost passed out (84%) and bumped myself back up. Opened up the tent a bit and slept good the rest of the night. Fast forward 6 months later. I’m 52 and for some reason I still think I’m 10’ tall and bullet proof…I go deer hunting. I thought let’s be safe…novel idea, and I’ll buy a 6 pack of these “just in case” (I had returned all my equipment at this point). First night at 7200’ I go hypoxic. Trailer was too closed up, with a Mr Buddy Heater (and before you go there, this has been done multiple times before, but with better venting) Wake up at about 0400, feeling like I’ve been drinking all night. Checked my sats, and I was at 84-87%. It took a while, but after 2 cans, my sats were at 98%, and I maintained that with 2 other cans long enough to pack up camp with help and move down. So that was an actual real world test, and it did what it was supposed to do. Now, unfortunately, I’m still recovering from this crap. My breathing is much better. I just came back from a trip at 7800’ with little to no issues, same tent, but I keep those in the tent and the vehicle now. Going to look into one of those portable oxygen concentrators and keep it in my vehicle, or travel trailer. What are your thoughts on those?
I suffer from cluster headaches. Doctor said 02 therapy is #1 medication next to triptans. This product peaked my curiosity due to extremely active lifestyle can’t always be lugging around an 02 bottle. Thanks for your input
Let me know how it works!
I have clusters too an was wondering if this helps .
I tried this product for cluster headaches & it definitely helps with the pain short term
@@cameroncroker2936 I'm definitely buying this for my headaches. Thank you for letting us know.
Little known fact. LSD is the most effective medication for cluster headaches currently known.
Great Gift for a Loved one who's just been stabilized from having a Stroke,& use the Pressurized O2 to feed the O2 deprived Brain before symptoms become permanent.
great vid ! thanks dude
I am a shallow breather at nite. I sometimes wake up with a migraine. This helps for some reason. I inhale before getting out of bed. I keep it on the nightstand. Thanks for the test.
That is interesting. Have you been evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea? Morning headaches are a very common sign of OSA.
Thanks found this interesting
Love it !
I am so worried that you may pass out for breathing so hard. Great review! And thank you all for all the comments!
Thanks dude!!
Thank you
A quick question, could you guess if this has similar effect as if you practise breathing technic such as Wim hof method/any other? Or if one would be better than the other short term?(like 3 weeks)
Or could interval training work better than both above?
Would this also work similar to a super lightweight version of HBOT?
I’m not asking for a factbased answer but a guestimate.. 😅
I'm wondering if having a can of this at the house to hit when ever I'm having anxiety and feeling like I can't get a full breath of air would help at all
I believe it is more of a benefit for clearer thinking
Definitely educational
i have low level of folic acid and high levels of vitamin d and a peak flow of 300 would this help me feel better and how many times would u use it , once a day for a week it dosent say
They are very handy I use a bottle a month I have anxiety
Make sure you secure your tank or return it to the tank room.
🤣😂
Thanks for the video,very informative,I just started using oxygen cans I have COPD and needed help ,but I wondered at the product ,mind you I wondered if you would get dizzy,with the great gulps of oxygen,❤️👍🥰
Dizziness is from breathing too fast, not likely from inhaling the oxygen.
Looks like a quick fix if I’m out of breath. I’m asthmatic. Sometimes when the weather is hot and humid this might be a quick solution
This and your fast acting inhaler.
Thanks for taking one for the team! Reminds me of a James Bond gadget where he gets trapped under water or something. Maybe we will start using these for intrahospital transports?
Especially if any hospital ramps are involved...😜
How many breaths are you talking? I greatly appreciate you doing this video. What's the conclusion? Never took albutiral in my life, yet during a unexpected hospital stay, they gave it to me via medical records. I've never used it before and still don't. I've got more questions than answers... unexpected surgery and maybe it was the anesthesia? Idk.
Can this improve athletic recovery for athletes?
I’ve been wondering about this product for uses after/during workout where muscle fatigue and exhaustion happens would this allow fast recovery
Yes
The can is rated to 32 bar!! This is the burst test of the canister not the pressure in the can when sold! The pressure in the can is 15 bar when dispatched. 10 LITRES OF OXYGEN PER CAN
I had a heat stroke these help catch my breathe enough so i could hydrate myself, i guess my quick thinking kinda saved me from passing out in the hot sun and then who know what couldve happened to me, downed some sodium and some potassium i was on my feet the next morning
So many customer reviews report empty cylinders. And for some, the replacement was also empty!
I wonder if it was the fact that they are such a light can. People may pull the trigger in the store and drain the can. I can't remember if it had a guard on it.
@@rtclinic The packaging runs them about $2.05 and the actual product is mere pennies. So glad you showed that there's actual oxygen in there! This may be the biggest mark-up of any product presented on Shark Tank!
@@rtclinic THAT'S why you order if online and don't buy it in the store.
If you're an athlete; boxer, wrestler, other full-contact martial artist ... Would it be of benefit between rounds?
Like, can I inhale a few shots of this, and go back into the ring fresher, more energetic, than I would have without it?
I mean, say it's last-round of a pretty even fight ... This could be the difference between a win/loss.
I think it would give you a quicker recovery. I used to wrestle in high school. I would have used it before the third round to keep from gassing out too early. Let me know how it works.
Yeah but it’s gonna go down as a performance enhancer lol
Yes but it’s illegal Greg hardy did this with an inhale mid round and was dq’d
Man my man knows his shit he's doing a analysis
For a person having breathing issues a stuffy night or due to the flu, would this help them breathe better. I bought one but haven't really felt any change or difference...good thing I didn't wait to test it during and emergency!
It will only give short-term relief.
@@rtclinic Will it help for anxiety attacks like feeling lightheaded, shortbreath, trembling and numbness.... Anxiety attack being linked to claustrophobia of feeling trapped or in enclosed spaces and maybe the side effect of some strong antibiotic medicine
I'm not sure if it will help with anxiety attacks. It works for quickening recovery if you are hiking in the mountains and become short of breath.
I hope it will help with my cluster headaches
Did u get it...?m curious too...
someone in the comments said it slightly does, perhaps if u catch it early...
I was hoping you would use a oxi meter to show those numbers too. You know, the meter that goes on your finger.
Yes. That's a good idea, but even if it went up, it would go down in 5ish minutes
That would be a great video idea. May have to test it out myself.
I'd like to know if this would be good for clearing out mucus and phlegm, esp. during the winter months when we get colds?
I don't think it would work for mucus removal.
I want to get this for cluster headaches however idk if it will help
I've heard of people using it for headaches. It is worth a try. Let me know if it works or not
Should have used a pulse oximeter to measure the boost of oxygen in the blood stream
Good idea. 👍
AGREED!
I've tried that, mine usually sits at 94, it's fun seeing it go up to 98 after a few toots on the boost, but it drops back down pretty quick.
Its non sustainable oxygen. Other words..GIMMICK
Yes, I was looking for Oximeter readings too.
Could you do a video comparing the oxygen purity of Boost and Blast oxygen?
Yes. I would love too. Where can I purchase Blast Oxygen?
@@rtclinic Amazon sells it and Etsy.
This may be a really dumb question, but I am going to ask any way.
Could this be used in CPR? Instead of the required breaths from another persons lungs, could some one use this can(if they have it on them) to supply oxygen/air to a person receiving CPR?
I like the way you think! This is a good question. I don't think the pressure would be enough to cause a victims chest to move upward when delivering the breath. If oxygen was the goal, it would work but you have to have chest excursion to remove paco2 from the blood.
Great question!
No!
@@rtclinic As a respiratory therapist, you should be more careful with the advice you give online. Of course this can of over-priced nothing won't work for CPR! When you are administering oxygen to patients in cardiac arrest, you will be using a flow rate of several Boost cans PER MINUTE. Moreover, you will be pumping that oxygen through a bag valve mask, which ensures the oxygen doesn't escape through the nose. The best thing for people to do is follow the protocols outlined in their CPR trainings.
I want to know if it helps if I'm winded from cardio. I see NFL athletes use oxygen masks on sideline to catch their breath. Is it same "quality" or concentration or effect?
It is within just a few percentage points of medical grade oxygen that is used at football games. The effect should be nearly identical to medical grade with the benefit of being pressurized.
@@MaryKansloot Yes. Cold won't affect it.
Great video but i do have a question. It might sound stupid but if its 95% pure oxygen then what's the 5%?
Very likely nitrogen. It makes up about 78% of the air we breathe. Good question 👍, I'm sure someone else was thinking the same thing.
@@rtclinic thanks
No question is stupid my friend. Only the people who keep them for themselves!
Fart gas
Im at rallys behind you
Haha! That is so funny! I love Rallys! The line was slow that day!
I don't know for me l think l am just not knowing how to use it. I have always has extremely mild asthma. But bc of a drug addict neighbor l developed pulmonary fibrosis. I cough so much that l am in pain every single day. So for those that know what is pulmonary fibrosis it is a Terminal illness, there is no cure. And every day at the same exact time, l am literally grasping for air. So we l saw this l did think it would help but it hasn't. Maybe, l am doing something wrong. Can someone help me please? My oxygen level at times goes down to 80.
I have asthma, but I don't think albuterol really helps me (working on this with my Dr, but that can take time). The other day, I had such a bad attack I was really afraid I wasn't getting enough oxygen. By chance, I did a search for oxygen canisters and found these. Picked up a can from the sports store. It really helped me feel better quickly! I camp & hike monthly, and I will always take a can with me going forward. Try a few breaths after you get out of bed, wakes you up faster than any caffeine drink!
Interesting.. have you been diagnosed with asthma? Have you had a Pulmonary function test?
@@rtclinic I have had doctors on different occasions tell me "sounds like asthma, try this albuterol". After discussing, but no tests. After my last comment, I picked up a spacer for my inhaler, but I can't really tell if it helps. Seeing my Dr later this week where he will decide to send me off to specialist or not. Been feeling better this past month or so but I have gone through a few of these oxygen cans. They really feel good when you're out of breath in the middle of a hike.
I seem to have frequent issues while/after exercising. Another way to set me off is cigarette smoke, candles, or incense. A few minutes near a candle or a coworker who just had a smoke break.... every breath feels wheezy :(
Thanks for reaching out! I will take any advice you may have to give!
@@botanicalstig Sounds like asthma. Haha.. It does, but it should be confirmed with a pft and/or methacholine challenge. After that you need to be on inhaled corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. Albuterol is a bandaid, ICS therapy is the best way to manage it.
@@rtclinic "it does sound like asthma" gee! thanks :D
I will probably ask to do the pft. When I saw him last, he actually put me on symbicort. But even with my insurance it was about $200/30 day supply, and for a daily use medication there was no way I could afford that. I asked his office for a substitute and he told me just try a spacer. Sounded like he didn't know of any other options that would be more affordable (Google didn't really help, either)
Thanks again for the response!
Symbicort is a combination medication, that's what makes it expensive. After your pft and other studies you may only need one of the medications in that combination. That might be cheaper.
Just bought a few but they don't weigh much is that normal, or how much those the bottle supposed to weigh
Mine were very light.
Oxygen is pretty much weightless
Could this be used in an emergency to provide oxygen to someone? Or just not enough to help?
It would only give temporary relief to low oxygen levels. After the can is empty blood oxygen levels would return to baseline in 5 minutes
Wonder if this would help my intermittent shortness of breath from COPD. Have you tested “the Pipe” inhale/exhale muscle strengthening?
Idk what it is, but it took the soreness out o my muscles.
Would this help people trying to quit smoking and help their lungs
I doubt it. Quitting smoking is very difficult and this won't do anything for the nicotine addiction.
Maybe a pre and post abg would be better diagnostic. 🤔
I agree...just not on me.
Great for elevation? I assume also great for poor air quality too. I moved to Colorado recently and the air gets stupid thin in these summer months, and most buildings are built by eugenics majors who hate people who can’t handle poor air quality. Zero air flow, as low oxygen as possible, people with lung issues pass out and/or have seizures regularly here in the summer. If that can help boost the oxygen for me then that’s all I need.
Great video doc!
How long would one benefit from a breath from the Boost can for?
Would this really assist in mental alertness and decrease fatigue?
I honestly don't know.
@@TomTom-fk7pg, I tried a can and it did absolutely nothing for me. 🤣🤷🏻♂️
@@bmxnoobe9024 It's a scam. Good on you for seeing through the BS.
Is this something that would help me play soccer better i get out of breath fast i am 37 would this help with breathing or stamina
It would help recruit alveoli and may help you recover faster when you get shortness of breath. I don't believe it will help endurance because it is short term
I got one of these to see if it would help with anxiety hyperventilation
I was disappointed to see I spent $15 on about 40 seconds of oxygen.
Does a can of this product provide enough oxigen to noticeably increase cognitive function when studying for a test ???
It can increase blood oxygen in a few shorts bursts. I'm not sure if it will improve cognitive function. Studying usually does that...🤣😂
Jimmy, I'm being treated by a neurologist for post-concussion syndrome. I get real bad migraines & lifhtheadedness. This neurologist said the oxygen level in my blood is a little low (92 I think). The neurologist thinks this code help bring up my oxygen levels in my blood, albeit it temporarily. What are your thoughts?
I hate to disagree with a specialist, but this would be very temporary (maybe a minute or two).
If your Spo2 levels are low, you may want to see if you have underlying lung disease. I would talk to your PCP about a pulmonary function test. It will at least rule out lung/oxygen diffusion issues.
@@rtclinic Thank you very much Jimmy for your honest and quick reply.
Cost $17.50 for a bottle that size. You opened a new bottle and after about ten breaths, you said "I feel like I'm tapping it out."
Do you think this would help with nighttime asthma flair ups? I’m looking for something supplemental so I can use my inhaler once and not puffing away all night wasting valuable and expensive albuterol lol.
Do you use a spacer with your albuterol mdi?
No I do not. Should I?
Bleomycin is used to treat different types of cancer.
Is it healthy to take this? It won't cause oxygen toxicity?
Nope. It would take more long term oxygen for toxicity
Did you feel any better?
I drive gas trucks I like to keep these in the truck in case I ever get a face full of vapor, for me they seem to help
hi everyone does the bottle have to be shook before use?
Nope.
I was dying of COVID
This product saved my life
That's awesome to hear!
Wow it's nice how to purchase?
Could this help with oxygenating the brain after TBI/concussion??
This gives only temporary relief.
I bought a small one and tried to use it. It didn’t make any hissing noise, so I came to CZcams to see if it was supposed to. I guess the one I bought is empty!
One question can it save a life
Can you hold your breath longer than normal with this?
Maybe... two things cause you to need to take a breath. Co2 and O2. This would extend your O2 time but may bot improve your overall time. Experiment with it and let me know
@@rtclinic i am very curious about it that's exactly what I am going to do.
On a hot humid southern day if you had it cooled it would refresh. It could be used to cool face.
One of those spray bottle fans would be cheaper and more effective at cooling you down. 🤔
I suffer from anemia. Iron deficiency. So my oxygen levels suffer when I work out. I pray this helps me.
Did it help?
@@standaw4747 yes. It helps during a workout.
Would this be safe to take on plane?
I'm not sure... I guess it would be similar to taking hairspray in your carryon
Lox is a hangover cure. It gives you a nice boost.
I'll take your word for it Tristan 😆
@@rtclinic In the marines I knew guys who would go to the parachute riggers and take hits off their lox tanks when they were feeling thrashed from the night before.
I want to try this during those 20 second jujitsu breaks before the next roll. See if I can catch my breath faster.
Do it and reply back on if it helped..
@@rtclinic can confirm it helped. Caught my breath in 3 pulls on it instead of a minute of normal breathing. It was super weird but worked.
Thanks for testing it. I teach martial arts and thought about it between sparring rounds.