Cannula Replacement - CAIRE NewLife Manual Del Usuario

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WARNING: USE ONLY WATER-BASED LOTIONS
OR SALVES THAT ARE OXYGEN COMPATIBLE
PRIOR TO OR DURING OXYGEN THERAPY. NEVER
USE PETROLEUM OR OIL-BASED LOTIONS OF
SALVES TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR BURNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE LIQUID DIRECTLY ON
THE UNIT. A LIST OF UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL
AGENTS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING: ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOL-BASED
PRODUCTS, CONCENTRATED CHLORINE-BASED
PRODUCTS (ETHYLENE CHLORIDE), AND OIL-
BASED PRODUCTS (PINE-SOL
ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC
HOUSING ON THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, AS
THEY CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT'S PLASTIC. CLEAN
THE CABINET, CONTROL PANEL, AND POWER
CORD ONLY WITH A MILD HOUSEHOLD CLEANER
APPLIED WITH A DAMP CLOTH (NOT WET) OR
SPONGE, AND THEN WIPE ALL SURFACES DRY.
DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIQUID TO GET INSIDE THE
DEVICE.
Note: Always follow the cannula manufacturer's
instructions for proper use. Replace the disposable
cannula as recommended by the cannula manufac-
turer or your equipment provider. Additional sup-
plies are available from your equipment provider.
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the
sterilization of this equipment.
Filters
At least one time each week, wash the air intake
gross particle filter, which is located in the back
of the unit. Your Equipment Provider may advise
you to clean it more often, depending upon your
operating conditions. Follow these steps to properly
clean the air intake filter:
Note: Do not operate the unit without the intake
gross particle filter in place.
1. Remove the filter and wash it in a warm solution
of soap and water.
2. Rinse the filter thoroughly, and remove excess
water with a soft, adsorbent towel. Ensure that the
filter is completely dry before replacing it.
3. Replace the dry filter.
Reserve Oxygen Supply
Your Equipment Provider may recommend another
source of supplemental oxygen therapy in case
there is a mechanical failure or a power outage.
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CAUTION: The Manufacturer rec-
ommends an alternate source of
supplemental oxygen in the event
of a power outage, alarm condition,
or mechanical failure. Consult your
physician or Equipment Provider for
the type of reserve system required.
CAUTION: It is very important to select only the
prescribed level of oxygen. Do not change the
flow selection unless you have been directed to
do so by a licensed clinician.
CAUTION: The Oxygen Concentrator may be
used during sleep under the recommendation
of a licensed clinician.

Cannula Replacement

Always follow the cannula manufacturer's
instructions for proper use. Replace the nasal
cannula or oxygen tubing as recommended by the
cannula manufacturer or your oxygen provider.
Your physician or oxygen provider will provide you
with cleaning and replacement instructions.
Additional supplies for replacement are available
through your oxygen provider.