Benefits

Features

How It Works

Frequently Asked Questions

  


Oxygen tubing control begins here.

The SmartSTO Oxygen Tubing Storage Bag is the first storage bag designed specifically for supplemental oxygen users who require oxygen concentrators or powered mobility.

SmartSTO does not produce oxygen. Its main function is to give the oxygen user (or caregiver) a safer place to store excess oxygen tubing while moving throughout the home or living space.

SmartSTO provides a safer environment in the following ways:

1.) SmartSTO allows excess tubing from the oxygen concentrator to the oxygen user to remain contained and in a line.

2.) When used in combination with powered wheelchairs, carts or scooters; SmartSTO allows the oxygen user's cannula to remain contained and clear from wheels and steering instruments.

SmartSTO is a valuable tool in both the private home and health care facility environment. SmartSTO is currently being used in Assisted Living and Long Term Care facilities, providing improved safety for oxygen using residents.

73% of all focus group participants stated SmartSTO kept their excess oxygen tubing contained and off the floor, improving the safety of their home.
  
  

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The Benefits of Using SmartSTO   back to top

•   SmartSTO reduces the risk of tripping
•   Helps control dangerous piles of excess tubing
•   Promotes tubing cleanliness when used in bathrooms, laundry rooms and outdoors
•   Protects tubing against pet damage
•   Relieves facial tubing pull
•   Stores cannula tubing clear from the wheels of powered wheelchairs, carts and scooters
•   Hooks or hangs from powered wheelchairs, nightstands, appliances and shower rods
•   Easily stores 50-100 feet of excess tubing
•   Provides a safer environment for small children or elderly guests
  
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How It Works   back to top

There are three ways to use SmartSTO. Each is designed for a different type of oxygen user. Review each of the categories and determine which style of use best suits your needs.

Traditional Use | Setup
This style of use is designed for the oxygen user who has function of both hands and is capable of walking.

To begin, the oxygen user inserts all oxygen tubing into SmartSTO. Once the tubing is properly inserted, the oxygen user may move freely throughout their home as the oxygen tubing naturally withdraws from the storage bag.

After reaching their destination, the oxygen user may choose to return the excess tubing to SmartSTO, storing it safely away from the path of family members and guests. It is at the oxygen user's discretion as to how often they return the excess tubing to SmartSTO.

Recommended for daily use, holidays and/or large gatherings in the home.

Stationary / Caregiver Use | Setup
This style of use is designed for the oxygen user who is unable to walk and requires assisted care.

After properly inserting the oxygen tubing into the storage bag, the caregiver may attach SmartSTO to the concentrator and withdraw only the length of tubing needed to reach the patient's stationary location (i.e., bed, bath, chair).

This style of use provides a safer environment for the caregiver as they manage the patient and/or move throughout the patient's living space.

Recommended for daily use and/or task specific use.

Powered Mobility Use | Setup
This style of use is designed for the oxygen user who requires powered mobility.

When used in conjunction with powered wheelchairs, carts or scooters, SmartSTO is designed to contain the oxygen user's 6-10 foot cannula.

SmartSTO allows the oxygen user to travel freely, keeping cannula tubing clear from wheels and steering instruments. Among other benefits, SmartSTO hooks or hangs from armrests and portable oxygen tanks.

Recommended for daily use.    

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Custom Features of SmartSTO   back to top

The SmartSTO Oxygen Tubing Storage Bag has no mechanical or automated features. Medical professionals agree such components pose the following concerns: compressed airflow, tubing damage, maintenance complications and increased product weight.

SmartSTO's hand-fed design enables the oxygen user to manage tubing without imposing excessive maintenance or tubing damage.

SmartSTO is currently available in blue and red fabric. It is made of a 65% / 35% Polyester / Cotton Twill blend with white lining and is machine washable.

SmartSTO is made in the USA.
  

Exterior

Brake Guide (white)
Found near the smaller opening, this guide helps to secure tubing inside SmartSTO.

Rubber Coated Hook
Allows SmartSTO to hang anywhere.

Drawstring with Cord Lock / Clamp
This feature is utilized when inserting tubing into SmartSTO and allows quick removal of tubing in the event of an emergency.

Handle
Allows SmartSTO to be worn on the wrist or carried.

Hook Guide
Found just under the Rubber Coated Hook, this opening allows for optional cannula placement.
  

Interior

Boning
Gives shape to the storage bag and assists in the movement of oxygen tubing.

White Lining
Allows for tubing visibility inside SmartSTO.

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Frequently Asked Questions   back to top