CONFIDENTIAL and
PROPRIETARY
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INOGEN AT HOME OXYGEN
CONCENTRATOR TECHNICAL MANUAL
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2. SETTING UP A PATIENT ON INOGEN AT HOME
2.1. Indications for Use
The Inogen At Home Oxygen Concentrator is used on a prescriptive basis by patients
requiring supplemental oxygen. It supplies a high concentration of oxygen and is used
with a nasal cannula to channel oxygen from the concentrator to the patient. The Inogen
At Home Oxygen Concentrator may be used in a home or institution.
CAUTION
Availability of an alternate source of oxygen is recommended in case of
power outage or mechanical failure. Several certifying bodies for Home
Health Care Providers require that back-up oxygen be available to the
patient.
2.2. System Components
The following are standard components of the Inogen system:
o
Inogen At Home Oxygen Concentrator
o
AC Power Cord
o
Humidifier Bottle (not included)
o
Cannula (not included)
Patient Set-Up. To properly set up a patient on the Inogen At Home System, you may
need to provide:
o
Extra cannulas (not included)
o
Extra output filters (not included)
2.3. Using the Inogen At Home
To quickly configure the Inogen At Home for patient use:
1. Place the concentrator in a well-ventilated location; air intake and exhaust vents
must have clear access.
2. Attach the cannula to the nozzle fitting on the top of the concentrator or to the
humidifier bottle, if using.
3. Connect the power cord to the Inogen At Home.
4. Plug into closest AC outlet.
5. Turn on the Inogen At Home by pressing the on/off button.
6. Use the + (increase flow) or – (decrease flow) buttons to adjust the Inogen At Home
to the flow setting prescribed by the physician or clinician.
For further information regarding the use of the Inogen At Home, please consult the
User Manual.
2.4. Selecting the Proper Flow Setting
The Inogen At Home can provide oxygen to the patient as long as a source of
electricity is available. Because the oxygen is being produced as it is used, supply of
