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There are several accessories you can use with the ventilator.

Adding a Humidier

Use of a humidier may reduce nasal dryness and irritation by adding
moisture to the airow.
If you are using a humidier with the ventilator, refer to the
instructions provided with the humidier for complete setup
information.

Adding Supplemental Oxygen to the Device

The delivered oxygen concentration varies with changes in ow
in the circuit. The following may have an impact on oxygen
concentration:
Pressure settings
Patient Tidal Volume
Peak Inspiratory Flow
I:E Ratio
Respiratory rate
Circuit leak rate
Oxygen ow rate
To add oxygen to the circuit, the oxygen supply must comply with the
local regulations for medical oxygen. The oxygen ow into the oxygen
valve cannot exceed 15 l/min and the pressure cannot exceed 50 psi.
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