Mask Kits Compared

LiveO2 has engineered two types of mask, our original or standard mask and our Premium Mask for Ultimate Flow. Each system supports different situations and needs.


Mask Style Comparison
	Standard Mask	Premium Mask	Note
Multi-user environments	Yes	Expensive	Personal Item
Demo Environments	Yes	No	Difficult to sterilize between users
Weak Breathers	Beneficial	Neutral	Airflow resistance strengthens respiratory muscles
Users with injured lungs	Beneficial	Neutral	Partial pressure swing in lungs improves CO2 and O2 transfer during inhalation and exhalation.
Large & Small Faces	Okay	Ideal	4 sizes
Aggressive Athletes	Acceptable	Ideal	Airflow resistance creates a challenge

Specific features of each system.


Standard Mask Kit
Lightweight Affordable 30 day warranty, 6+ months typical – single user Supports multi-user environments Aids respiration efficiency with compromised users as airflow resistance: Assists gas transfer in the lungs Creates mild exercise for the respiratory muscles	Standard Mask Kit
The Premium Mask Kit
Secure face mask seal Minimal airflow resistance Ultra high volume 100+ LPM Comes in multiple sizes for small or large faces 3+ year service life	Premium Mask Kit

	Standard Mask	Premium Mask	Note
Multi-user environments	Yes	Expensive	Personal Item
Demo Environments	Yes	No	Difficult to sterilize between users
Weak Breathers	Beneficial	Neutral	Airflow resistance strengthens respiratory muscles
Users with injured lungs	Beneficial	Neutral	Partial pressure swing in lungs improves CO2 and O2 transfer during inhalation and exhalation.
Large & Small Faces	Okay	Ideal	4 sizes
Aggressive Athletes	Acceptable	Ideal	Airflow resistance creates a challenge

Specific features of each system.

Standard Mask Kit

The Premium Mask Kit

Standard Mask Kit

The Premium Mask Kit

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