To connect the cannula to the patient, position the cannula tips in patient’s nostrils and pass tubing over both ears and under chin. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Slide adapter up tubing to adjust for comfort and fit.
Once the cannula is secured, breathe normally through the nose. The Portable Oxygen Concentrator will detect a breath and deliver the oxygen during inhalation.
Note: Improper cannula placement may result in the Portable Oxygen Concentrator being unable to detect all respiratory efforts of the patient. Ensure cannula is connected securely and it has been fully inserted.
PRECAUTION:
PATIENTS WITH A FAST BREATHING RATE REQUIRING A HIGHER OXYGEN SETTING MAY REQUIRE MORE OXYGEN THAN THIS DEVICE CAN PRODUCE. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE IN THAT CASE. CONSULT CLINICIAN FOR ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT.
TURNING ON
To turn the Portable Oxygen Concentrator on, press the power key. The concentrator will chirp and the green, yellow, and red LEDs will flash once, while the screen displays concentrator software version information and total elapsed run time information. The green LED will then stay lit.
Note: No adjustments can be made until the startup sequence is completed.
ADJUSTING SETTING
Note: After powering on the Portable Oxygen Concentrator, the startup sequence will take approximately 35 seconds. Specified oxygen level will be reached within 10 minutes of use.
Increase or decrease the setting using the previous/next key. Pressing the next (+) key increases the setting 0.5, up to 5.0. Pressing the previous
The current setting and power source (external power or battery; battery icon also shows approximate level of charge remaining) are shown on the display screen as shown in Figures 10 and 11.
Figure 10. Concentrator operating on battery power.
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