INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The oxygen conserving regulator includes a combination of low‐pressure regulator and an oxygen conserver, designed for use with a cylinder as an ambulatory oxygen system. It is capable of delivering a precise amount of supplemental oxygen at the optimal point in the breathing cycle. The conserver greatly increases the efficiency in the delivery of oxygen, maximizing the beneficial effects and eliminating unnecessary oxygen waste.
When we breathe, approximately one‐third of the time is spent inhaling and two‐thirds exhaling. As a result, oxygen delivered by continuous flow is wasted during exhalation. By eliminating oxygen flow during exhalation, a two‐thirds savings is possible. Additionally, the oxygen available during the very first part of inhalation contributes mostly to meet oxygen needs. The oxygen conserving regulator takes advantage of these facts to provide maximum efficiency in the delivery of oxygen. This device is designed to be an integral component of a lightweight, long‐lasting ambulatory oxygen system.
Pneumatic Oxygen Conserver | 8 | Part No 1160840 |
