Evolution 0M-900CE Manual De Instrucciones página 4

DANGER: Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
• Oxygen will not burn; how e ver, it does vigorously
accelerate th e burning of any flammable material.
Oxygen makes it easier for a fire to start and spread.
Do not leave the nasal cannula on bed coverings or
chair cushions. If the oxygen conserver is turned on
but not in use, the oxygen will vigorously accelerate
the burning of any flammable material. Turn the
oxygen conserver off when not in use.
Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and i s
likely to result in burns or death . Do not allow
smoking or open flames within the same room of
the oxygen conserver or any oxygen carrying
accessories.
•
If you intend to smoke, you must always turn the
oxygen conserver off, remove the cannula and
leave the room where either the cannula or
oxygen conserver is located.
There is a risk of fire associated with oxygen
equipment and therapy. Do not use near sparks
or open flames.
• Avoid creation of any spark caused by any type of
friction, near oxygen equipment.
Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable
anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
Never use oil, grease or petroleum-based products
on or near the system to avoid the risk of fire and
burns. Wash and dry hands before operating oxygen
equipment. Use only water-based lotions or salves.
Do not lubricate replaceable fittings, connections,
tubing or other accessories of the oxygen conserver
to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
•
Never use aerosol sprays near the equipment.
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WARNING: Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
•
Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be
hazardous. Seek medical advice before using an
OM-900CE electronic oxygen conserver.
The use of oxygen requires a prescription
from a physician or other appropriately licensed
healthcare practitioner.
•
The oxygen delivery setting has been determined for each
patient individually with the configuration of the
equipment to be used, including accessories.
•
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical
emergency, seek medical assistance immediately to
avoid harm.
•
Geriatric or any other patient unable to communicate
discomfort may require additional monitoring to avoid
harm.
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Be sure to turn off the oxygen supply by setting the flow
control knob to " PULSE " when not in use.
• Oxygen flow is only present when the flow indicator is
clicked into place. No oxygen will flow if the knob is
set between liter flow settings.
• Use of this device at an altitude above 9,800 ft . or an
outside temperature of 104° F is expected to adversely
affect accurate delivery of oxygen therapy.
•
Wind or strong drafts can adversely affect accurate
delivery of oxygen therapy.
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This device is not intended to be used during sleep or by
patients who breathe more than 40 breaths per minute or
consistently fail to trigger equipment.
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The settings of this device may not correspond with
continuous flow oxygen.