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Important instruction: prong and mask application
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Do not insert the prongs fully into the nostrils. The
connector block should not touch the nose.
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Regularly switching between prong and mask is an effective
method for avoiding or reducing damage to the patient's
skin.
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Do not pull the straps too tight. The Miniflow is held
primarily by means of the bonnet and the foam. If the leak
is too large, check the selected prong or mask size – pulling
the straps more tightly does not by itself solve the problem.
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Excessively tightening the straps or inserting the prongs
too far can lead to pressure points on the baby's nose or
skin.
Important instruction: fixation of the inspiratory and expiratory
tubes
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Ensure that the weight of the tubes does not pull directly
on the patient's head or on the interface. Use cushioning
to support the tubes.
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The inspiration and expiration tubing should slope away
from the patient and the Miniflow so that the water
condensation does not come into contact with the baby.
(7) Regularly check the CPAP parameters and the fixation.
Important instruction: regular check of the fixation:
Check the fit and fixation of Miniflow and the accessories
regularly to avoid pressure sores.
Check the prongs and masks regularly for accumulation of
secretions to avoid obstruction.
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Ventilators which can be connected to Miniflow
4.1.Miniflow
Miniflow can be connected to all ventilators that meet the following requirements:
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The ventilator has to offer a CPAP or non invasive mode which:
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Controls the flow and pressure in such a manner that a constant CPAP pressure is maintained in the tubing system.
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Is able to work without an external flow sensor.
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Measures the pressure inside the ventilator or at an external T-connector in the tubing system.
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Tolerates small leakages in the tubing system.
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If used in combination with Medin circuits, the ventilator has to have 22mm male or 15mm female connectors for the
inspiratory and expiratory tubes. If used with other circuits, the size of the connectors to Miniflow must be 10 mm female.
Miniflow can among others be combined with:
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Maquet SERVO Serie (i, u und n)
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SLE 4000, 5000 und 6000
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Hamilton T1, C1, MR1, C2, C3, C6, G5, S1
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Newport Medical e360 Ventilator:
For Newport Medical e360, use only Newport approved breathing circuits when you use with the Miniflow. Remove the
Miniflow device from the circuit when e360 Circuit Check is performed.
4.2.Bonnets, masks, prongs
All bonnets, masks and prongs can only be combined with the Miniflow nCPAP generators.
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