CAIRE HI Flow Operating Instructions Manual - Hi Flow Stroller

Summary of HI Flow

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    Hi flow patient operating instructions stroller h i f l o w s t r o l l e r.

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    Warning information read this page carefully before using your unit. • the unit contains liquid oxygen which is extremely cold; almost 300 degrees below zero fahrenheit. Exposure to such a low temperature can cause severe frostbite. • liquid and gaseous oxygen, though nonflammable, cause other mater...

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    1 patient’s records patientʼs name prescribed oxygen flow setting doctorʼs telephone number distributorʼs name person to contact distributorʼs emergency telephone number special instructions.

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    2 important: read this manual thoroughly before operating the hi flow stroller. Rx only. Warning: this device is not intended for life sustaining use. Caution : use the hi flow stroller only as directed by your doctor. Warning: if you feel the equipment is not working properly, call your health care...

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    3 hi flow stroller introduction the liquid oxygen system includes a stationary unit and the hi flow stroller, which provides supplementary oxygen as prescribed by your physician. This poi contains the instructions for using the hi flow stroller. Refer to the poi supplied with the stationary unit for...

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    4 hi flow stroller controls 1. Electronic liquid level gauge 2. Flow control knob 3. Oxygen tube connector 4. Vent valve 5. Fill connections (see next page for qdv identification) 6. Carrying strap with shoulder pad 7. Condensation pad 1 3 2 6 7 4 5.

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    5 hi flow stroller portable connector: stationary connector: qdv style: caire lincare cryo2 life-ox penox taema pb side fill (uc) sf locking tf locking tf push-on quick disconnect valve (qdv) identification.

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    6 b. If your connector is cryo2: rotate hi flow stroller until you feel the connectors engage. Then, carefully and firmly, rotate the hi flow stroller counterclockwise ( ) while pressing downward. C. If the connector is a penox, life-ox, or lincare: rotate hi flow stroller until you feel the connect...

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    7 hi flow stroller to fill the side fill hi flow stroller 1. Clean the fill connectors on both the stationary and the hi flow stroller with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Caution: the fill connectors must be dry, because moisture can cause your hi flow stroller and stationary unit to freeze together...

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    Note: closing the valve after a nearly continuous stream of liquid is discharging fills the hi flow stroller most completely, but wastes some liquid oxygen. 8 hi flow stroller note: for push-on style connector, hold the unit in place throughout the fill. 6. Open the vent valve to begin filling your ...

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    9 hi flow stroller warning: do not operate hi flow stroller while attached to the stationary unit. Warning: should the leakage be excessive to the point that a stream of liquid is present, leave the area and call your health care provider immediately. Caution: if the hi flow stroller is being refill...

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    Operating instructions 1. Push the cannula breathing tube firmly on to the oxygen tube connector. 2. Adjust your cannula breathing tube to the proper position so that you will be able to breathe the oxygen comfortably. 3. Turn the flow control knob on top of the hi flow stroller clockwise until the ...

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    Hi flow stroller 11 5. Use the following chart as a guideline to determine the length of time the hi flow stroller will operate: note: times are in hours and minutes (format 00:00). Note: the “nominal” times are for ideal conditions, i.E. Maximum fill, exact flow rates, good loss rate, unit not bein...

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    12 hi flow stroller 6. To verify the level of liquid oxygen in the unit with the electronic liquid level gauge: • depress the push button on top of the unit for two seconds minimum. Read the arc of leds which indicate contents level. Caution: the hi flow stroller is empty if only the first led on th...

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    13 7. Under certain environmental conditions, with continuous use, and especially with the portable not being moved, it may develop excessive frost around the vaporizer coil and on the case. You may reduce this frost by tapping the unit and/or wiping any accumulated frost off the case. Warning: due ...

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    14 hi flow stroller 8. After the unit is empty and has warmed up to room temperature, remove any moisture from the condensation cup: • unzip soft feature case access door at bottom of unit. • remove the pad and wring out any absorbed moisture. Allow the pad to dry completely before replacing it back...

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    15 hi flow stroller cleaning standard warning: clean only after unit is empty and vented. • clean by applying household glass cleaner to a lint- free cloth and wipe external surfaces – do not get glass cleaner on any internal components or valves. • allow unit to dry thoroughly before using. Note: n...

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    16 patient notes.

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