Supplemental Oxygen - Philips DreamStation 2 User Manual

Supplemental oxygen

Oxygen can be added to the patient circuit. Please note the warnings listed below when using
oxygen with the device.
Warnings
• When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local
regulations for medical oxygen.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the
presence of an open flame.
• Do not use the device in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture in combination with
oxygen or air, or in the presence of nitrous oxide..
• If supplemental oxygen is added at the exit of the flow generator or humidifier, a Philips
Respironics Pressure Valve must be placed in-line with the patient circuit between the
device and the oxygen source. The pressure valve helps prevent the backflow of oxygen
from the patient circuit into the device when the unit is off. Failure to use the pressure
valve could result in a fire hazard.
• When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the oxygen.
Turn the oxygen off before turning the device off. This will prevent oxygen accumulation
in the device.
• Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.
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