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- Page 2 +44 (0) 1271-313131 Fax: +44 (0) 1271-373636 The Quality System for Porter Instrument is certified to ISO 13485. The scope of our registration is: “The design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of Nitrous Oxide – Oxygen Sedation Flowmeters, Gas Scavenging Systems, Gas Distribution Systems and Office Communication Systems for use by a physician, dentist or licensed healthcare Professional.”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ........................21 Examination Examine shipping carton for signs of external damage. Remove contents from carton and inspect for visible damage or missing parts. If damage is discovered or suspected and/or parts are missing, notify Porter or authorized distributor immediately. -
Page 4: Warnings And Precautions
Inspect and maintain the analgesia delivery you to understand how to safely operate the system to prevent N2O leaks in all hoses, Nitronox device. A WARNING alerts you to a connections and fittings. Have all leaks possible hazard to people. A CAUTION alerts repaired immediately. -
Page 5: New Or Modified Installations
INPUT PRESSURE DIFFERENCES WARNING: Oxygen input pressure more than 15 psi (1 bar) higher than Nitrous Oxide input pressure will cause low oxygen percentage mixture delivery. DO NOT use Nitronox if O2 input exceeds N2O input by 15 psi or higher. -
Page 6: Side Effects / Contraindications
SIDE EFFECTS & CONTRAINDICATIONS Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The list was prepared from published articles. Possible Side Effects of Nitrous Oxide – Oxygen Conscious Sedation: May experience nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, euphoria, excitement, deep sedation, drowsiness, sleep, dizziness, lightheadedness, dysphoria, amnesia, and headaches. -
Page 7: Development Of Nitronox Delivery Protocols
60 minutes. For example, a woman in labor may safely use Nitronox in a transient self-administration mode over the course of several hours as secondary labor and end labor stages are experienced. The upper limit of the number of hours of this described transient delivery is at the determination of the medical professional. -
Page 8: Self-Administration Vs. Assist To Self-Administration
WARNING: Encourage patient to self-administer. Self-administration is a safety feature of the demand flow Nitronox in that, if for any reason the patient becomes over sedated, the patient will be unable to successfully hold the mask in a tight seal position on the face. The result will be that the mask falls away from the face and the demand flow will cease, allowing the patient to breathe room air in through the mouth or nose. -
Page 9: Demand Valve Instructions
Specifications: Flow: The demand valve (through the Nitronox housing) is to be connected to a nitrous oxide supply capable of delivering a minimum of 100 LPM @ 40-90 psig (2.8–6.2 bar). The valve itself: 160 LPM set flow: As required in demand mode 0-160 LPM at 40 psig. - Page 10 Replacement Parts: Outlet Adapter Housing, Exhalation Valve Assembly, Sintered Stainless Steel Filter Recommended Overhaul Period: The demand valve should be overhauled annually. Contact Porter for details. WARNING: Do not disassemble or tamper with the main demand valve subassembly. This will void the warranty. Improper disassembly or improper assembly procedures may alter the performance of the valve which could cause serious injury to the patient.
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Page 11: Installations: Preparation Of Mobile E-Stand
Installations Nitronox Main Housing, Mobile E-Stand (Fig. 1.1), Mobile Stand, Wall Mount (Fig. 1.2), Demand Valve, Corrugated Hose, Scavenger Interface Preparation of Mobile E-Stand Fig. 1.1 4. Secure the Housing on the Mounting Post Also see FM-916 E-Stand User’s Instructions (Fig. - Page 12 Post – just under the Retaining Ring / O- the appropriate connections (Fig. 8.1) on ring (Fig. 6.2). Firmly tighten both screws so the bottom of the Nitronox Main Housing. that the Handle cannot be twisted. The Slide the Hoses through the opening in the back of the Handle should be positioned Handle (Fig.
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Page 13: Installations: Preparation Of Nitronox Scavenger Parts
10. Follow instructions FM-1236 included with Preparation of Nitronox Scavenger Parts 19mm Magenta Hose: Part number 92120041 – 19mm Corrugated Scavenger For further details, refer to Nitronox Scavenger Hose Assembly Instructions. (Figs. 11.1, System User’s Manual 10152100 11.2, Fig. 12) 8. -
Page 14: Installations: Attachment Of Cylinders
Attachment of Cylinders Caution: When operating the swivel yoke, take care not to catch or pinch fingers. 12. Loosen the Tee Handle (Fig. 14.1) until point is even with the inside of the Swivel Fig. 16.4 Arm. Push Tee Handle inwards to flip to Pins open position. -
Page 15: Description
Nitronox available various configurations offering three mounting styles. 1. Nitronox with Mobile Stand only (for use with pipeline gas supply only). 2. Nitronox with Mobile “E” Stand (Fig. 20) and cylinder mount- (2) nitrous oxide and (2) oxygen – “E” or ”D” size. Refer to FM- 916 for Installation and User Instructions. -
Page 16: Functional Schematic
® Nitronox Inhalation Analgesia System... -
Page 17: Specifications / Functional Features
55 LPM. If patient takes abnormal shallow breaths (100 to 200 cc tidal volume), WARNING: DO NOT use Nitronox if O2 input exceeds N2O input by 15 psi (1 bar) or oxygen concentration automatically increases. higher [see Warnings page 3]... -
Page 18: Operation / Maintenance
Caution: 12. After use, turn off cylinder valves. are typically connected at all times. Exception: With O cylinder turned on, the Nitronox will When using external gas supply of oxygen, the have an intentional small O bleed, which will E- Stand may be populated with N... - Page 19 (see Fig. 23.2 “Maintenance”). 5. If all pressures are normal, Nitronox is ready to use. Remove Demand Valve with Mask from storage bracket. Instruct patient to hold Mask lightly on face covering nose and mouth. Instruct to breathe normally, preferably through nose.
- Page 20 Verify that there is little or no movement [up to ½ increment] of the exact needle position in 15 minutes. Nitronox N line pressure gauge needle will stay in green Fig. 25 Back of Case; Upper adjustment access band with no movement.
- Page 21 Porter. All other repairs should be performed by an authorized Porter service representative. Although the materials contained in the Nitronox Inhalation Analgesia System do not have a specified shelf life, Porter advises a factory performance check and repair procedure every 2 years. It is Porter practice to recommend a complete factory elastomer change out after every 10 years of product operation in the field.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . L e a k ag e a t YO K E Missing or defective yoke seal R e p la c e w i th P or t er p ar t N o . C YLI ND ER VAL VE w a s her ( mo de l s w it h “... -
Page 23: Warranty
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Porter Instrument warrants that each product or part shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and with appropriate maintenance, for one (1) year from the date of delivery to customer unless otherwise specified in writing.
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