3.5
Setting the Flowrate on the Pediatric
Flowmeter
WARNING!
– DO NOT select a different setting unless the
patient’s physician has prescribed a change in
the flowrate of the Pediatric Flowmeter.
CAUTION!
– DO NOT allow water or other substances to
enter flowmeter openings. DO NOT submerge
the flow stand, flowmeter or tubing in water.
1.
Set the Pediatric Flowmeter as prescribed by the
patient’s physician.
The flowrate on the standard concentrator
flowmeter will drop below the 2.0 L/min setting
after the flowmeter is installed and operating.
The Pediatric Flowmeter setting should be
reassessed periodically.
2.
When adjusting the flow, center the ball
A
of the
Pediatric Flowmeter
B
with the line of the prescribed
flowrate. When viewing from the proper angle, the
graduation lines on the front and the back of the
flowmeter will be in alignment with the center of the
ball.
3.
Check for oxygen delivery by placing the nasal prongs
of the pediatric nasal cannula under the surface of a
half-full glass of water only when the oxygen is flowing
and look for bubbles indicating proper operation. Wipe
any excess water off the nasal prongs when finished
before placing on the patient.
4.
Place pediatric nasal cannula on the patient.
The proper placement and positioning of the
prongs of the pediatric nasal cannula in the nose
is critical to the amount of oxygen delivered to
the respiratory system of the patient.
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