User manual

25Us e r Ma n U a l
Ch a p T e r 6: aC C e s s o r I e s
Contactyourhomecareproviderforadditionalinformationontheaccessoriesavailableforyour
SleepEasy system. When using optional accessories, always follow the instructions enclosed with
the accessories.
6.1 ad d I n g sU p p l e M e n T a l ox y g e n
Oxygenmaybeaddedatthemaskconnection,asshowninFigure6-1.Pleasenotethewarnings
listed below when using oxygen with the device.
Pressure Valve
To Controlled Oxygen Source
Flexible Tubing
fI g U r e 6-1 re s p I r o n I C s pr e s s U r e va l v e W I T h ox y g e n ex a M p l e
Wa r n I n g s
• Whenusingoxygenwiththissystem,theoxygensupplymustcomplywithlocalregulations
for medical oxygen.
• Whenusingoxygenwiththissystem,aRespironicsPressureValvemustbeplacedin-line
withthepatientcircuit.Failuretousethepressurevalvecouldresultinarehazard.
• Oxygenacceleratesres.Keepthedeviceandtheoxygencontainerawayfromheat,open
ames,anyoilysubstance,orothersourcesofignition.Donotsmokeintheareanearthe
device or the oxygen.
• Whenusingoxygenwiththissystem,turnthedeviceonbeforeturningontheoxygen.Turn
the oxygen off before turning the device off. is will prevent oxygen accumulation in the
device.
• Ifadministeringxed-owsupplementaloxygen,theoxygenconcentrationmaynotbe
constant.einspiredoxygenconcentrationwillvary,dependingontheCPAPsetting,
patient breathing pattern, and leak rate. Substantial leaks around the mask may reduce the
inspired oxygen concentration to less than the expected concentrations. Appropriate patient
monitoring should be implemented.