2.8 Usage of Oxygen
When using the Nippy 4 with oxygen, always follow the oxygen provider’s instructions and
use only medical grade oxygen complying with local regulations.
WARNING!
As this medical device uses an alternative small-bore connector design different from
those specified in the ISO80369 series, there is a possibility that a misconnection can
occur between this medical device and a medical device using a different alternative
small-bore connector, which can result in a hazardous situation causing harm to the
patient. Special measures need to be taken by the user to mitigate these reasonable fore-
seeable risks.
WARNING!
Risk of fire
The presence of oxygen can speed up combustion of inflammable materials.
Risk of Fire
When oxygen is used with the Nippy 4, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the
Nippy 4 is not operating. Oxygen delivered into the patient tubing may accumulate
within the machine enclosure. Oxygen accumulated in the machine enclosure increases
the risk of fire.
WARNING!
Do not use a humidifier between the oxygen source and the ventilator, in order to
humidify the oxygen flow.
If humidification is required, use the attachable humidifier or an external humidifier after
the patient air outlet.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire
Ventilate the room adequately. Do not smoke in a room where oxygen is being used.
Risk of Fire
Naked light bulbs and other sources of ignition must be kept a minimum of 2 meters (6
feet) away from the oxygen cylinder, the patient circuit or any other oxygen carrying
parts.
Risk of Fire
Do not use aerosols or solvents close to the oxygen supply, even when the oxygen supply
is shut off.
WARNING!
Supplemental oxygen with a flow up to 30 l/min can be added by an oxygen source with
rotameter such as oxygen cylinder, central oxygen supply system or an oxygen
concentrator.
Risk of faulty Treatment
At a fixed flow rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will
vary, depending on the pressure delivered, the patient’s breathing pattern, the patient
interface and the leak rate.
To monitor the oxygen concentration, use the FiO
2
sensor accessory.
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