eQuinox User Manual — 15
eQuinox
Pulse Dose Mode and autoSat Features
Your eQuinox has a feature called autoSAT
®
that delivers a
consistent-sized bolus of oxygen up to 40 breaths per minute (see
Max Breath Rate table below). As your breath rate increases, ie.
during ambulation, the autoSAT feature servo-controls the device,
delivering the set bolus size. autoSAT Technology is proprietary
to CAIRE and is utilized during Pulse Mode only.
Mas Breath Rate
Bolus
V
olume (+/- 15%)
Pulse Dose Setting
Bolus Size
(± 15%) mL
Max Breath Rate
1.0
16
40
2.0
32
40
3.0
48
40
4.0
64
40
5.0
80
37
6.0
96
31
-
128
23
-
160
18
-
192
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Step 5:
Adjust the Flow Setting to the Prescribed
Level
Using the Flow Setting Buttons, adjust the flow setting to the
prescribed setting supplied by your physician.
Note: Bolus volume decreases as breath rate exceeds published range.
Note: The pulse dose setting (bolus) is not equal to LPM.
WARNING: PULSE DOSE MODE SETTINGS MUST BE DETER-
MINED FOR EACH PATIENT INDIVIDUALLY FOR THEIR NEEDS
AT REST, DURING EXERCISE AND WHEN TRAVELING.
WARNING: THE EQUINOX MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT ALL IN-
SPIRATORY EFFORTS IN PULSE MODE. IF THE EQUINOX DOES NOT
RESPOND TO YOUR INSPIRATION EFFORTS, ASK YOUR HOME CARE
PROVIDER TO CHECK THE SENSITIVITY SETTING.
Note: To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen administration acces
-
sories are recommended for use with the Oxygen Concentrator:
• Nasal Cannula with 7 feet (2.1 m) of tubing
: PN 5408-SEQ
•
For any additional recommended accessories, please see the Accessories
Catalog (PN ML-LOX0010) available on www.CAIREmedical.com.
WARNING: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SELECT ONLY THE
PRESCRIBED LEVEL OF OXYGEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE
FLOW SELECTION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO
DO SO BY
A LICENSED CLINICIAN.
Step 6:
Begin Using Your eQuinox
Breathe normally through the nasal cannula.
Note: You will achieve longer operating time on the Battery if you operate
your eQuinox in the Pulse Mode (Physician approved mode).
Step 7: eQuinox Cart Operation
The eQuinox Cart is designed for use on pedestrian-type surfaces.
Align the locater holes on the bottom of the device to the tabs on
the Universal Cart.
Align the large threaded screw to the
insert at the back of the eQuinox. Then
hand-tighten the knob on the cart until the
Universal Cart is tightly secured to the
SeQual eQuinox Concentrator.
Depress the push-button on the Universal
Cart handle to adjust the height of the
handle.
Step 8: Power Off the Device
Press and hold the “ON/OFF” Button for two (2) seconds to
power OFF your eQuinox.
Store the eQuinox in a cool and dry location for a period no
longer than 1 month. The eQuinox must run for a minimum of 2
hours per month to ensure proper function of the unit.
Note: DO NOT operate the eQuinox and ambulate while a humidifier is
attached. Remove the humidifier bottle before walking. DO NOT lay the
eQuinox down while attached to a humidifier bottle.
