Connecting The Optional Humidifier - Philips RESPIRONICS SimplyGo Manual De Usuario

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Connecting the Optional Humidifier

A bubble humidifier (sold separately) may be used with the SimplyGo� Only
connect the humidifier if prescribed� Only use the humidifier if the device is
in Continuous Flow mode� A Humidifier Accessory Pouch (REF 1083699) may
be purchased to enable use of a bubble humidifier� All application accessories
shall include a means to reduce the propagation of fire�
Warnings
• Only use the humidifier connector tubing supplied with the
SimplyGo Humidifier Connecting Tube kit (REF 1101172) or the
SimplyGo Humidifier Pouch and Tube kit (REF 1101602)�
• Do not overfill humidifier�
• Do not reverse the oxygen input and output connections� Water from
the humidifier bottle will travel through the cannula back to the patient�
• Do not use the humidifier while the device is in Pulse or Sleep mode�
To connect the humidifier:
1� Place the humidifier bottle assembly in the
accessory pouch�
2� Remove the cap from the humidifier bottle�
3� Fill the humidifier with distilled water to the level
indicated by the manufacturer�
4� Replace the cap and make sure it is tightened securely�
5� Attach the humidifier bottle adapter tube to the
humidifier bottle by turning the wing nut on the bottle
counterclockwise until it is fastened securely (see
Figure 1)�
6� Attach the cannula tubing to the humidifier bottle
outlet (see Figure 2)�
7� Attach the tubing from the humidifier bottle assembly
to the oxygen outlet connector on the portable oxygen
concentrator (see Figure 3)�
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3