Connecting/Positioning The Nasal Cannula; Connecting The Humidifier - Invacare SOLO 2 Serie Manual Del Operador

Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula

To ensure proper breath detection and oxygen delivery,
Invacare recommends using a 7 ft (2.1 m) cannula. Tubing
length not exceeding 25 ft (7.6 m) can be used with
continuous flow.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.
NOTE: The tubing/cannula must be connected to the transportable oxygen
concentrator oxygen outlet as shown below.
NOTE: Replace the nasal cannula on a regular basis. Check with your equipment
provider or physician to determine how often the cannula should be replaced.
NOTE: DO NOT share cannulas between patients.
1. Connect the nasal cannula to the transportable oxygen concentrator
oxygen outlet port (DETAIL "A").
2. Place the cannula over your ears and position the prongs in your nose
as instructed by your health care provider or cannula manufacturer
(DETAIL "B").
DETAIL "A"
FIGURE 6.2 Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula

Connecting the Humidifier

(if so prescribed and only with Continuous Flow Mode)
DO NOT use a humidifier while in Pulse Mode.
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.
Part No 1163190
SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Oxygen Outlet
Port and
HEPA Filter
Nasal
Cannula
WARNING
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DETAIL "B"
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