Drive Medical Oxymizer P-224 Instrucciones De Uso

Tubing
Clip
Female
Connector
to Oxygen
Source
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Your doctor or other healthcare professional has
prescribed the OXYMIZER oxygen-conserving
device for you. The Oxymizer helps conserve
oxygen by means of a reservoir system, which
allows for the accumulation of oxygen during
the exhalation and pause phases of a person's
breathing pattern. Used properly, this device
will provide you with the oxygen that you need,
along with some additional benefits.
It is important that you follow your
physician's instructions carefully concerning
the use of the OXYMIZER:
•
The OXYMIZER is designed to replace your
standard nasal cannula and is designed for use
with continuous flow oxygen systems.
•
Use of the OXYMIZER may allow you to
reduce the flow of oxygen delivered by your
oxygen system (i.e., cylinder, oxygen
concentrator and standard nasal cannula)
without reducing the amount of oxygen
delivered into your body. The reduction in
continuous oxygen flow can be as much as 75%
less than when using a standard nasal cannula;
this can vary based on the liter flow and the
users breathing pattern.
•
If you use the OXYMIZER with a portable
oxygen system (i.e. cylinder), the reduction in
flow will generally allow the system to last
longer. This may allow you to be away from
your main oxygen source for a longer period
of time and/or may enable the use of a smaller,
lighter weight portable system.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW
YOUR PHYSICIAN'S INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY CONCERNING:
•
The details of your oxygen prescription,
including when and how long to use per day.
•
The oxygen liter flow rate to use.
NOTE: The flow rate indicated for use with the
OXYMIZER device may be one quarter to one
half of the oxygen liter flow prescribed for use
with a standard nasal cannula.
•
When to replace your OXYMIZER device.
Nasal Prongs
Pendant
Oxygen
Connecting Tube
HOW TO PUT ON THE OXYMIZER
PENDANT
1.
Uncoil the tubing
completely. Hold the
device so that the
front of the Pendant is
facing away from you.
NOTE : The front
of the Pendant is
designated with
slots.
2.
Position the nasal
prongs so that they fit
comfortably into your
nostrils. The prongs
should extend well
into and point toward
the back of your nose.
3.
Position the nasal
prongs and extend
the tubing across
your cheekbones.
4.
Place the tubing
around your ears and
adjust each side so
that you have a snug,
comfortable fit. Do not
allow the tubing to go
completely around
your n eck. This may
create a choking
hazard.
5.
Attach the tubing
clip to join bothsides of
the cannula tubing.
Slide the clip upwa rd
beneath your chin to
hold the tubing in place
(you may choose not to
use the clip simply by
removing it).
6.
The Pendant
portion should rest
against your chest
below your throat. You may want to tuck
it under your shirt or blouse.
7.
Connect the female connector to
your oxygen source.
8.
Turn on the oxygen and set the flow rate
as prescribed by your doctor or health care
professional.
NOTE: The flow rate prescribedfor use with
this device may be one quarter to one half
that prescribed with a non- oxygen-
conserving cannula.
WARNING: This device is intended for single
patient use only and can be used multiple
times by the same patient. Sharing this
device with other users may increase your
risk of respiratory infections or other
communicable diseases.
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