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Clinician’s Notes
1. Do not use with patients who breathe below 6 breaths per
minute (BPM) or above 40 BPM.
2. Do not use with patients who consistently fail to trigger
equipment (i.e., mouth breathing with closed soft pallets).
3. Verify patient is getting adequate PaO2 or SpO2 levels in
SmartDose delivery mode.
4. Use only standard nasal cannula with SmartDose delivery.
Do not use pediatric (low-flow) na
sal cannula, or mask
with SmartDose delivery.
5. A mask or any nasal cannula can be used with continuous flow
(CF) backup mode.
6. To replace a low cylinder, close cylinder valve and open the
continuous flow (CF) knob until pressure gage reads 0 (zero)
and then remove unit.
NOTE - this conserving device is designed to fit onto CGA 870
style cylinders (otherwise known as “pin-index”) as shown.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting chart will help you analyze and correct
minor system malfunctions. If the suggested procedures do not help,
call your medical equipment provider. Do not attempt any other
maintenance.
To avoid electric shock hazard, do not remove the Conserver
case. The case should only be removed by a qualified
technician.
Oxygen is not being
delivered, even though
green light is flashing
on the Conserver each
time I inhale.
Use times are different
from those stated in the
literature.
SmartDose will not
pulse - no green light
when I inhale
Problem Possible Causes Solution
1. Oxygen cylinder is
empty
2. Oxygen supply is not
turned on
1. SmartDose responds to
your breath rate and
volumes will be
increased as your need
increases. Time shown
are estimates & will vary
from patient to patient
and day to day
2. Leak in system
1. Cannula is not on
properly & the unit can
not sense your inhale.
2. The unit is not turned
on or has powered
down.
3. Batteries are depleted
or not installed.
4. Mouth breathing.
5. Unit is in CF mode.
1. Check contents gauge on
unit. If pressure is in
the red, switch cylinders.
2. Open the oxygen
flow by opening the
valve on the top of
the cylinder
1. SmartDose is working
properly.
2. Check connection to
cylinder. If leak is
apparent, contact
your oxygen provider
for new seal.
1. Check the cannula
tubing and ensure
that it is comfortably
in your nose.
2. Press and hold a button
to turn the unit on.
3. Install 2 x “AA” new
Alkaline batteries.
4. Inhale through nose.
5. Push CF knob in all
the way.
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