Supplemental oxygen
Before adding oxygen, familiarize yourself and your patient with the following warnings relating to the use of supplemental oxygen.
WARNING
Supplemental oxygen must not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open flame.
When using the device with an oxygen supply, check the following:
Starting therapy – ensure the device is on and blowing air before the oxygen supply is turned on.
Stopping therapy – ensure the oxygen supply is turned off first, then the device.
This will ensure oxygen does not accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.
The device is designed to be compatible with up to 15 L/min of supplemental oxygen in all modes.
At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary depending on the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection and the leak rate.
An oxygen connector port is required to connect supplemental oxygen to the device. Oxygen concentration should be measured at the point of delivery to the patient.
Notes
Adding oxygen may affect the delivered pressure and the accuracy of the displayed and reported values
Oxygen concentration can be affected by a partial obstruction downstream of the AirCurve 11 VPAP Tx system.
Fitting an oxygen port
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