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9.3. LIQUID OXYGEN
OXYMO can be operated with a tank of liquid oxygen (LOX) as long as it
meets the following requirements:
1. Oxygen outlet pressure of 1.5 ± 0,15 bar.
2. Oxygen flow rate higher than 6 L/min.
3. A hose barbed outlet that allows to connect a tube of 5 mm inner
diameter.
To be able to connect OXYMO to the tank using the spiral hose, first unscrew
manually the connection from one the ends of spiral hose, then a silicone
tubing can be directly connected to the hose barbed outlet of the liquid
oxygen tank.
I CAUTION .
Use the system for liquid oxygen according to the manufacturer instructions;
in the event of any query, contact your oxygen supplier.
10. CONTINUOUS FLOW ADAPTER
In case of dysfunction of OXYMO, oxygen can be supplied to the patient in a
continuous mode by connecting directly the nasal cannula to the spiral hose
by means of the continuous flow adapter (See Chapter
4). With such adapter
a continuous oxygen flow of 3 L/min is supplied.
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