Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen; Operator Profile - CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort User Manual

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What is the Oxygen
Concentrator
The air we breathe contains approximately 21%
oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gasses. In
the FreeStyle® Comfort, room air is drawn into
the machine through the air intakes. It then passes
through an adsorbent material called molecular
sieve. This material separates the oxygen from
the nitrogen and allows only the oxygen to pass
through. The result is a flow of high-concentration
oxygen delivered to the user.
The FreeStyle Comfort combines advanced oxygen
concentrator and oxygen conserving technologies
to create a portable device that allows for maximum
portability and ambulation. The advanced pulse
flow delivery quickly senses when the user breathes
in and delivers a pulse of oxygen at the beginning
of each inhalation. Pulse flow delivery is ideal for
activities and time away from home. It conserves
oxygen and extends battery life as opposed to con-
tinuous flow. The FreeStyle Comfort is lightweight
enough to be carried via handle, shoulder strap, or
backpack. It can be operated on AC, DC (vehicle)
or battery power.
Why Your Physician
Prescribed Oxygen
Many people suffer from a variety of heart, lung,
and other respiratory diseases. A significant number
of these people can benefit from supplemental
oxygen therapy at home, when traveling, or while
participating in daily activities away from home.
Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the ambient
air we breathe, and our bodies depend on a steady
supply to function properly. Your physician pre-
scribed a flow or setting to address your particular
respiratory condition.
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Although oxygen is a non-addictive drug, unautho-
rized oxygen therapy can be dangerous. You must
seek medical advice before you use this oxygen
concentrator. The Equipment Provider who supplies
your oxygen equipment will demonstrate how to set
the prescribed flow rate.

Operator Profile

Concentrators are intended to supply supplemental
oxygen to users suffering from discomfort due to
ailments which effect the efficiency of one's lungs
to transfer oxygen in the air to their bloodstream.
Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) do not store
or contain oxygen. They do not need to be refilled,
and can recharge anywhere AC or DC power is
available (except on an airplane). This makes the
user relatively self-sufficient in terms of in-home
use, ambulation (both within and outside of the
home), mobility, and overall lifestyle. Oxygen
concentrator use requires a physician's prescription
and is not intended for life support use.
Although oxygen therapy can be prescribed for
users of all ages, the typical oxygen therapy user
is older than 65 years of age and suffers from a
variety of respiratory diseases, including Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). Users
typically have good cognitive abilities and must
be able to communicate discomfort. If the user is
unable to communicate discomfort, or unable to
read and understand the concentrator labeling and
instructions for use, then use is recommended only
under the supervision of one who can. If any dis-
comfort is felt while using the concentrator, users
are advised to contact their healthcare provider.
Users are also advised to have back-up oxygen
available (i.e. cylinder oxygen) in the event of a
power outage or concentrator failure. There are
no other unique skills or user abilities required for
concentrator use.
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