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Supplementary oxygen should be provided immediately to
patients with dyspnea or cyanosis. Improved blood oxygenation
of the patient may also be achieved when using the unit pre and
post anesthesia. The oxygen percentage within the Smart oxygen
unit is determined by the extent of filling it with air and oxygen via
the Venturi. Patients in respiratory crisis should be given a high
percentage of oxygen initially and then the concentration gradually
reduced to the lowest level at which the patient can breathe
comfortably. Opening the zips and carrier lid will drop the oxygen
level to that of room air almost immediately.
Venturi
This kit contains 5 Venturi in various colors. The colors represent
an air to oxygen ratio. Oxygen from your supply flows through the
tubing into the attached Venturi. As the oxygen passes though the
Venturi, it draws in room air, which then mixes with the oxygen.
The larger the size of holes in the Venturi, the more room air is
drawn in. The resulting mixture then flows into the Smart Oxygen
unit providing the animal with an oxygen rich environment. Each
Venturi is labeled with the percent of oxygen it can provide.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OXYGEN THERAPY
u
The Smart Oxygen unit has two ports
A
that may be used as inlet
and outlet. Attach the double male connector
B
to one port
A
.
u
Connect the tubing to your oxygen source.
u
If using an anesthesia machine - Connect the blank
Venturi (no holes)
C
to one end of the tubing
D
and attach
to the end of the anesthesia breathing circuit.
u
If using a regulator/flowmeter with a male DISS
outlet – Connect the Christmas Tree Swivel Adaptor
G
to
one end of the tubing
D
and attach to your oxygen supply.
u
If using a regulator/flowmeter with a barbed outlet –
Connect one end of the tubing
D
directly to your oxygen
supply.
