DeVilbiss Healthcare drive PulmO2 Guide D'utilisation page 4

WARNINGS
• To avoid electric shock, do not plug the concentrator into an AC outlet if the concentrator cabinet is broken. Do
not remove the concentrator cabinet. The cabinet should only be removed by an appropriately trained service
technician. Do not apply liquid directly to the cabinet or utilize any petroleum-based solvents or cleaning agents.
• Improper use of the power cord and plugs can cause a burn, fire or other electric shock hazards. Do not use the
unit if the power cord is damaged.
• Ensure the power cord is fully inserted into the concentrator connector and a fully functioning AC wall outlet.
Failure to do so may cause an electrical safety hazard.
• The accessories (nasal cannula, masks, oxygen tubing, humidifiers, etc.) that supply oxygen to the patient must
be equipped with a means that, in case of fire, stops the propagation of fire through the accessory for the safety
of the patient and others. A fire activated flow-stop or thermal fuse device, if available, should be used with
oxygen supply accessories. These types of flow-stop devices stop the flow of oxygen to the patient in the event
of fire. This means of fire protection should be located as close to the patient as practicable.
• Locate oxygen tubing and power supply cords to prevent tripping hazards and reduce the possibility of
entanglement or strangulation.
• Do not lubricate fittings, connections, tubing or other accessories of the oxygen concentrator to avoid the risk of
fire and burns.
• Do NOT use lubricants, oils or grease during use or service due to the risk of fire.
• Before attempting any cleaning procedures, turn the unit OFF.
• Use only water-based lotions or salves that are oxygen-compatible before and during oxygen therapy. Never use
petroleum-based or oil-based lotions or salves to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
• Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire
and burns.
• If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency while undergoing oxygen therapy, seek medical
assistance immediately to avoid harm.
• Geriatric, pediatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort can require additional monitoring and/
or a distributed alarm system to convey the information about the discomfort and/or the medical urgency to the
responsible caregiver to avoid harm.
• Use of this device at an altitude above 6,562 feet (2000 meters) or above a temperature of 104˚F (40˚C) or
greater than 95% relative humidity may affect the flow rate and the percentage of oxygen and consequently the
quality of the therapy. Refer to specifications for details regarding parameters tested.
• To ensure you receive the therapeutic amount of oxygen delivery according to your medical condition, the
Oxygen Concentrator must:
a. be used only after one or more settings have been individually determined or prescribed for you at your
specific activity levels.
b. be used with the specific combination of parts and accessories that are in line with the specification of the
concentrator manufacturer and that were used while your settings were determined.
• Your delivery settings of the oxygen concentrator should be periodically reassessed for the effectiveness of
therapy.
• For your safety, the oxygen concentrator must be used according to the prescription determined by your
physician.
• Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous. Seek medical advice before using an oxygen
concentrator.
• The proper placement and positioning of the prongs of the nasal cannula in the nose is critical to the amount of
oxygen delivered to the respiratory system of the patient.
• Do not modify the oxygen concentrator or accessories.
• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
• This device may be affected by children unintentionally changing the device setting or inserting foreign objects
into device openings. Supervise children when the device is in operation.
• The device can be affected by pet hair or insects getting into the device or obstructing cooling vents on the
device.
• Concentrated oxygen flow rates above 1 LPM for Neonatal and 2 LPM for infant patients can create a risk of
high FiO2 (>50%) which may cause issues like retinopathy of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. In
infants, very high FiO2s may lead to oxygen toxicity - damage to lung tissue.
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