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THE GAS MIXTURE THAT IS ADMINISTERED TO THE PATIENT:
MUST NOT EXCEED 70% NITROUS OXIDE
MUST NOT BE LOWER THAN 30% OXYGEN
If the patient reports symptoms of discomfort (nausea, dizziness, head
ache) immediately stop administration.
The "FLUSH" button (Fig. 13 Pos. B) is located on the device.
By pressing this button the bag will fill with oxygen.
By pressing the bag we will administer the patient with elevated quantities
of pure oxygen.
The treatment will end when the orthodontist has finished the procedure on the patient.
To end treatment:
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Shut off the NITROUS OXIDE supply by turning (counter-clockwise) the %N
figure 18) to the end stop (0%).
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Administer (as at the beginning of treatment) a flow of 3 Lt/min of oxygen for 2 minutes
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Shut off the OXYGEN supply by turning (counter-clockwise) the FLOW knob (A – figure
18) to the end stop.
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Loosen the loop that secures the tube and take the mask off of the patient.
Before signing the patient out keep him/her under observation (waiting room) for
~5÷10 minutes.
The doctor may deem it necessary to increase the observation period.
Once the doctor has finished using the device it is IMPORTANT to close
the cylinders.
Close the valve on the Nitrous oxide cylinder (N2O), (turning it clockwise).
Close the valve on the Oxygen cylinder (O2), (turning it clockwise).
TANKS STORAGE
At the end of the day, store the cylinders in a deposit in compliance with
the laws in force.
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TANKS CLOSURE
O knob (C –
2