SECTION 4—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
16
WARNING
NO
OXYGEN
is
delivered
in
between
settings.
To
obtain
desired
flow,
the
indicating
pointer
MUST
align
with
a
specific
number
on
the
dial.
To
avoid
injury
to
patient,
ALWAYS
confirm
prescribed
setting
before
administering
to
patient
and
monitor
flow
on
a
frequent
basis.
10. Turn
the
selector
switch
until
indicating
pointer
is
aligned
with
the
prescribed
setting.
NOTE:
The
continuous
flow
setting
(CF)
is
designed
for
emergency
use
only.
The
amount
of
oxygen
delivered
when
using
the
oxygen
conserving
regulator
in
continuous
flow
mode
is
preset
to
2
L/min.
(liters
per
minute).
Remember
that
in
this
mode
the
oxygen
will
be
consumed
at
a
much
faster
rate.
Return
to
another
source
before
running
out
of
oxygen.
WARNING
When
pointer
on
contents
gauge
enters
red
zone,
it
is
recommended
to
replace
or
refill
the
cylinder.
11. Breathe
through
the
nose
and
feel
a
pulse
of
oxygen
as
you
inhale.
NOTE:
When
on
a
pulse
setting,
there
is
flow
or
a
pulse
only
at
the
beginning
of
each
breath.
If
you
do
not
feel
the
pulse
at
the
beginning
of
each
breath,
check
the
setting.
If
there
is
still
no
pulse,
turn
dial
to
2
L/min.
continuous
setting.
NOTE:
Because
each
patient’s
breathing
pattern
is
different
and
the
environment
varies,
it
may
be
difficult
to
feel
some
low
setting
pulses.
