Warnings And Cautions - bpr Dialflow Regulator Instructions For Use Manual

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Warnings and Cautions

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Read through this entire instruction manual before using or showing others how to use a
Dialflow Regulator. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a
thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury.
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Medical oxygen is, or should be considered, a drug and may be used in critical
treatments. Medical gases should only be used for medical purposes on the authority of a
physician or authorised clinician and then strictly in accordance with their instructions.
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Oxygen is not flammable however an oxygen enriched atmosphere will drastically
increase the rate and severity of combustion. Oil and/or grease in the presence of an
oxygen enriched atmosphere will become highly combustible. Oxygen must never be
allowed to contact oil, grease or other hydrocarbon based substances. Do not use oil or
grease on this Dialflow Regulator.
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Never administer oxygen while smoking or when near an open flame.
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Oxygen therapy may be a critical treatment. A regulated flowmeter should be used in
strict accordance with the prescription and instructions of a physician. The effectiveness
of supplemental oxygen therapy can only be determined by continuous monitoring of
blood oxygen levels. It is essential that PaO2 or SpO2 monitoring is carried out when
supplemental oxygen is prescribed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury to the user or others .
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the equipment or property.
Attention, consult accompanying documents
Use no oil
CE Marked to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by
directive 2007/47/CE
No smoking
Service due date
Date of manufacture identification