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Safety information
USING OXYGEN
•
Oxygen may only be supplied on the prescription of
a physician. An excessive oxygen supply can lead to
serious complications for the patient.
•
Before commissioning, appropriate training must be
carried out on-site, in the home environment.
•
Please be sure to observe the user’s manual of the
manufacturer or distributor from whom you obtain the
oxygen.
•
Oxygen supports combustion. Therefore, observe
the
fi
re protection regulations applicable for using
oxygen. Ensure that the oxygen
fi
ttings, as well as
all ports and surfaces near the oxygen lines are free
of grease. Do not smoke and do not handle naked
fl
ames. When using oxygen, an increased oxygen
concentration in the ambient air can occur.
•
If the patient is supplied with oxygen via the device,
the FiO
2
should be measured.
•
The FiO
2
can be measured using the oxygen sensor
optionally available from HOFFRICHTER. We recom-
mend the exclusive use of these sensors
(see “Accessories” on page 93.)
•
The oxygen sensor contains a caustic liquid. Avoid
skin or eye contact if there is a sensor leak!
•
Please observe the expiration date when using an
oxygen sensor (see page 55).
•
The oxygen supplied must not exceed a pressure of
1000 hPa and a
fl
ow of 15 l/min. The oxygen must be
dosed using an external
fl
ow meter.
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