SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Delivery Modes
The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable has two modes:
SmartDose and Continuous Flow.
To receive the benefits of SmartDose technology, set your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable to SmartDose mode. Continuous Flow mode is offered as a backup option in case your batteries run out of power. Continuous Flow mode provides a steady flow of oxygen until you can replace the batteries; it does not offer the benefits of SmartDose technology. Also, be aware that your oxygen supply will be depleted rapidly when set to operate in Continuous Flow mode.
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With the Portable in SmartDose mode, SmartDose technology detects changes in your breath rate and automatically adjusts the oxygen dose using a unique valving system. In this way, the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable automatically adapts the oxygen flow to meet your needs as your activity level goes up and down throughout the day. After you have set the flow rate to your prescribed dose, there is no need to manually change the oxygen flow rate during the day— SmartDose technology does it for you.
SmartDose Technology helps you in
two ways:
When you are active, a higher oxygen dose helps reduce feelings of breathlessness and stay active. When you are at rest and your breathing rate slows down, SmartDose technology adjusts the oxygen dose to the lower level that meets your needs. Keeping the oxygen flow rate as low as possible helps to extend oxygen duration, minimize nasal dryness and provide quieter therapy.
Checking the Level
of Liquid Oxygen
The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable comes provided with a gage to determine the amount of oxygen contained. Follow these steps for using the contents gage.
1.Remove Portable from bag or any other container you might be using. Slide the button on the gage strap into the slot on the Portable handle. Lift the Portable from the top
2.Let the portable stabilize (do not bounce or shake it) for about
5 seconds. Observe the location of the slider marker in the gage window.
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