What Is The Oxygen Concentrator; Operator Profile; Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen - 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 continuous 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 prescribed a flow or
setting to address your particular respiratory condition.
Although oxygen is a non-addictive drug, unauthorized
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.
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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 discomfort 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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