USER QUALIFICATION:
Prior to beginning therapy, patients must be given instruction by qualified personnel in how to operate this unit.
Func
tions that are frequently used include:
• I talling the device by connecting to a portable oxygen cylinder post valve .
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• Selecting a prescribed oxygen setting on the selector dial.
• Attaching standard oxygen cannula and tubing to gas port and securing cannula to user.
• Monitoring the pressure gauge for remaining oxygen in cylinder.
• Disconnecting the device from the portable oxygen cylinder .
Intended Use :
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The EVOLUTION Model OM-900CE is intended for prescription use only, to be used as part of a portable oxygen
delivery system for patients that require supplemental oxygen up to 7 liters per minute, in their home and for
ambulatory use.
The patient is the intended operator.
CAUTION : Oxygen supplied by this equipment is supplemental only and is not intended for life support applications.
The OM-900CE electronic oxygen conserver should not be used to supply anything other than medical oxygen.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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This device is not to be used for life support applications.
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This device is not intended for use by patients who breathe more than 40 breaths per minute.
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This device is not to be used by patients who consistently fail to trigger the device.
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The device is not for use while asleep.
NOTE: The OM-900CE electronic oxygen conserver will be referred to as the EVOLUTION in the remainder
of the guide.
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