Introduction - Invacare Element IOC100P User Manual

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
The oxygen conserving regulator includes a combination of
low‐pressure regulator and an oxygen conserver, designed for
use with a cylinder as an ambulatory oxygen system. It is capable
of delivering a precise amount of supplemental oxygen at the
optimal point in the breathing cycle. The conserver greatly
increases the efficiency in the delivery of oxygen, maximizing the
beneficial effects and eliminating unnecessary oxygen waste.
When we breathe, approximately one‐third of the time is spent
inhaling and two‐thirds exhaling. As a result, oxygen delivered
by continuous flow is wasted during exhalation. By eliminating
oxygen flow during exhalation, a two‐thirds savings is possible.
Additionally, the oxygen available during the very first part of
inhalation contributes mostly to meet oxygen needs. The oxygen
conserving regulator takes advantage of these facts to provide
maximum efficiency in the delivery of oxygen. This device is
designed to be an integral component of a lightweight,
long‐lasting ambulatory oxygen system.
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