Precision Medical EasyPulse5 Oxygen Conserving Regulator - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach a standard adult single lumen oxygen nasal cannula, no
longer than 7 feet (2.1 m) to the Conserver’s outlet according to the
cannula manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use pediatric, low flow nasal cannulas or oxygen
masks with the Conserver.
• DO NOT block the cannula connection or kink cannula tubing
when the Conserver is in use, this may damage the Conserver.
2. Place the cannula over your ears and position the prongs in your
nose as instructed by your Provider or cannula manufacturer.
3. Slowly open cylinder valve counterclockwise, until completely open.
OR
4. Turn dial on the Conserver until indicating pointer is aligned with
the prescribed setting.
NOTE: When changing from a Pulse setting to a continuous flow
setting, the device must be placed in the off position for at least 5
seconds to release back pressure. Not following this step will cause
the device to rapidly pulse in the continuous flow position.
5. Breathe through your nose.
NOTE: When on a pulse setting, there is flow or a pulse only at
the beginning of each breath. If you do not feel the pulse at the
beginning of each breath, check the setting. If there is still no pulse,
turn dial to an equivalent “Continuous” setting.
Because each patient’s breathing pattern is different and the
environment varies, it may be difficult to feel some low
setting pulses.