Oxygen
Connecting Tube
Loop Adjustment
Collar (bola)
Female Connector
to Oxygen Source
“Y” Adaptor
Adjustable
Loop
OXYMIZER Facepiece
Nasal Prongs
OXYMIZER Device
DIRECTIONS
Your doctor or healthcare professional has prescribed
the OXYMIZER oxygen-conserving device for you.
Used properly, this device will provide you with the
oxygen you need, as well as these added benefits:
• It will take a lower flow rate to get the same
amount of oxygen into your body, which can be
as much as 75% less (depending on the flow rate)
than a standard nasal cannula.
• If you use a portable oxygen system, it will last
longer and allow you to be away from your main
oxygen source for a longer period of time; or,
you may be able to use a smaller, lighter weight
portable system.
It is important that you follow your physician’s
instructions carefully concerning:
• How often and how long you receive oxygen
from the system.
• The flow rate to use.
(Note: The flow rate indicated for use with the
OXYMIZER device may be 1/4 - 1/2 of the
amount prescribed with a non-oxygen-conserving
cannula.)
• When to replace your OXYMIZER device.
HOW TO WEAR THE OXYMIZER DEVICE
Slide the loop adjustment collar (bola) down
to enlarge the size of the loop.
1.
With the back of the
facepiece toward you,
pick up the OXYMIZER
with one of the small
flexible plastic tubes in
each hand, as if putting
on a pair of eyeglasses.
2.
Place the flexible plastic tubing
over your ears (as shown in diagram below)
and under your chin or pass the tubing over
your ears and around the back of your head.
3.
The facepiece should
rest on your upper lip
under your nose with the
oxygen-delivering prongs
extending well into and
pointing towards the
back of your nose.
4.
Slide the bola up
toward your chin so
that the cannula fits
snugly and comfortably
against your face.
5.
Connect the female
connector to your oxygen
source.
6.
Turn on the oxygen and set the flow rate
as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare
professional. (Note: The flow rate prescribed
for use with this device may be 1/4 - 1/2 of
the amount prescribed with a non-oxygen-
conserving cannula.)
7.
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