Important Safeguards; Introduction; Why Your Physician Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen - Sunrise Medical DeVilbiss 515A Série Guide D'instructions

I m p o r t a n t S a f e g u a r d s

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read this entire guide before using your DeVilbiss concentrator. Important information is
highlighted by these terms throughout this guide:
DANGER Urgent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death.
WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.
CAUTION Information for preventing damage to the product.
NOTE Information to which you should pay special attention.
Important safeguards are indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety
information.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

INTRODUCTION

This instruction guide will acquaint you with the DeVilbiss oxygen concentrator. Make sure
that you read and understand this guide before operating your unit. Important safeguards are
indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety information. Contact your
Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss equipment provider should you have any questions.
For your safety, the oxygen concentrator must be used according to the prescription
determined by your physician.
Oxygen causes rapid burning. Do not smoke while your oxygen concentrator is oper-
ating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy. Do not use within 5
feet (1.6m) of hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.

Why Your Physician Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen

Today, many people suffer from heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. Many of these peo-
ple can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy. Your body requires a steady supply of oxy-
gen to function properly. Your physician prescribed supplemental oxygen for you because you
are not getting enough oxygen from room air alone. Supplemental oxygen will increase the
amount of oxygen that your body receives.
Supplemental oxygen is not addictive. Your physician prescribed a specific oxygen flow to
improve symptoms such as headaches, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue, or increased irritability.
If these symptoms persist after you begin your supplemental oxygen program, consult your
physician.
How Your DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Works
Oxygen concentrators are the most reliable, efficient, and convenient source of supplemental
oxygen available today. The oxygen concentrator is electrically operated. The unit separates
oxygen from room air which allows high-purity supplemental oxygen to be delivered to you
through the oxygen outlet. Although the concentrator filters the oxygen in a room, it will not
affect the normal amount of oxygen in your room.
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