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DANGER: Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• Oxygen will not burn; however, it does vigorously accelerate the
burning of any flammable material.
• Oxygen makes it easier for a fire to start and spread Do not leave the
nasal cannula on bed coverings or chair cushions. If the oxygen
conserver is turned on but not in use, the oxygen will vigorously
accelerate the burning of any flammable material. Turn the oxygen
conserver off when not in use.
• Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result
in serious injury or death of the patient and others from fire. Smoking
during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in burns or
death. Do not allow smoking or open flames within the same room of the
oxygen conserver or any oxygen carrying accessories.
• If you intend to smoke, you must always turn the oxygen conserver
off, remove the cannula and leave the room where either the cannula or
oxygen conserver is located. If unable to leave the room, you must wait
10 minutes after the flow of oxygen has been stopped. There is a risk
of fire associated with oxygen equipment and therapy. Do not use near
sparks or open flames.
• Avoid creation of any spark caused by any type of friction,
oxygen equipment.
• Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture
with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Never use oil, grease or petroleum-based products on or near the
system to avoid the risk of fire and burns. Wash and dry hands before
operating oxygen equipment. Use only water-based lotions or salves. that
are oxygen-compatible during setup or use during oxygen therapy. Never
use petroleum-based or oil-based lotions of salves to avoid the risk of
fire and burns. Do not lubricate replaceable fittings, connections, tubing
or other accessories of the oxygen conserver to avoid the risk of fire and
burns.
• Never use aerosol sprays near the equipment.
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WARNING: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
•
Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be
hazardous. Seek medical advice before using an OM-900
electronic oxygen conserver.
•
The use of oxygen requires a prescription from a physician
•
The oxygen delivery setting has been determined for each
patient individually with the configuration of the equipment
to be used, including accessories.
•
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emer-
gency, seek medical assistance immediately to avoid harm.
•
Geriatric, paediatric, or any other patient unable to commu-
nicate discomfort can require additional monitoring to avoid
harm.
•
Be sure to turn off the oxygen supply by setting the flow
control knob to "PULSE" when not in use.
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•
Use of this device at an altitude above 9,800 ft. or an outside
temperature of 104° F is expected to adversely affect accu-
rate delivery of oxygen therapy.
•
Wind or strong drafts can adversely affect accurate delivery
of oxygen therapy.
•
This device is not intended to be used during sleep or by
patients who breathe more than 40 breaths per minute or
consistently fail to trigger equipment.
•
The settings of this SmartDose Evolution" may not corre-
spond with continuous flow oxygen.
or other appropriately licensed healthcare
practitioner.
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