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6.4. SWITCH ON AND PLACEMENT OF THE NASAL CANNULA
I CAUTION .
After turning on the unit, it is necessary to wait for the perform test to boot up
before connecting the nasal cannula. If this is not done, the device can lose
precision when detecting inspirations.
The device is switched on by pushing the key
ON/OFF. During the starting test (3 seconds) all the
symbols on the screen blink together with an
acoustic signal. After the test, OXYMO is ready to
operate in Conserver Mode.
During the starting test (3 seconds) it is possible to
delete the memory (See Chapter 6.6) or to access
the Configuration Mode (See Chapter 6.8).
Connect the nasal cannula to the output connector.
Put on the nasal cannula and start to breath, check
that each breath triggers a bolus of O
2
. (you can see
on the screen the symbol )
Use preferably flare-tipped cannula, as supplied.
I CAUTION .
OXYMO cannot be used with mask.