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eAdvantage User Manual (15PL1033 Rev. 7, July 2022)
2.1 Intended Use
The O-Two eAdvantage® N
2
O/O
2
electronic analgesic gas mixing and
delivery systems are intended to administer an operator adjustable
mixture of nitrous oxide analgesic/anxiolytic gas and oxygen, on demand,
to a conscious, spontaneously breathing patient.
2.2 Environment of Use
The device is suitable for use in hospitals, medical, dental and doctor’s
o ces, where short-term or intermittent inhalation analgesia is required for
a wide range of procedures.
2.3 Contraindications
The contraindications for this device include, but may not be limited to:
• Hypersensitivity to the medication
• Head injuries with impaired consciousness
• Maxillofacial injuries
• Artifi cial, traumatic or spontaneous pneumothorax
• Air embolism
• Middle ear occlusion, ear infection
• Decompression sickness
• Abdominal distension / intestinal obstruction
Note: Nitrous oxide/oxygen (
N
2
O/O
2
) mixtures must never be used in any
condition where air is trapped in the body and expansion (up to 3x original
size) would be dangerous. For example, it will exacerbate a pneumothorax
and increase pressure in any intracranial air. Air in any other cavities such as
the sinuses, middle ear and abdomen may also expand.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
• DO NOT use the Oxygen Flush function to provide positive pressure
ventilations to a non-breathing patient.
• After use, always turn OFF the cylinders and ensure that gas cylinders
with su cient volume are attached before returning the unit to its
normal storage position.
• Medical gases must be dry and free from dust and oil. A malfunction
in the medical gas pipeline will cause this device to stop working.
• This device and its associated breathing system are compatible for
use with N
2
O and O
2
.
• The patient shall be constantly monitored by trained healthcare
professionals while using the eAdvantage.