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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The Oxygen Conserver is designed to be used with high-pressure oxygen
systems. It consists of a cylinder connection, cylinder contents gauge (if
equipped), high-to-low pressure regulator, orifice plate and a conserving
demand module. The regulator reduces the high pressure of the cylinder to
the working pressure of the orifice plate. The orifice plate uses calibrated
orifices to deliver a selected flow to the conserving demand module. The
conserving demand module controls the pulse size and timing to the patient. It
supplies a pulse of oxygen at the beginning of each breath. This reduces the
oxygen demand on the system and limits the drying of the airways. The flow is
determined by setting the flow control knob to the prescribed flow. The oxygen
is supplied to the patient through the cannula.
CAUTION
• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate the Conserver.
• The Conserver contains magnetic, ferrous material that may affect the results of an MRI.
• DO NOT
autoclave.
• DO NOT
gas sterilize with Ethylene Oxide.
• DO NOT
clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Store the Conserver in a clean area when not in use.
• Avoid dropping the Conserver or placing it in a position where it could fall and become
damaged.
• Some respiratory efforts of the patient might not trigger the EasyPulse Conserver.
(Shallow breathers may not be able to trigger the Conserver.)
DO NOT USE
while
sleeping.
• Oxygen delivery settings have to be determined for each patient individually with the
configuration of the equipment to be used, including accessories.