Operating The Saros For The First Time; Figure 4-2. Cannula Installation - Saros 4000 Operator's Manual

Operator Manual
Step 1: Locating the SAROS.
Place the SAROS in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the air inlet and exhaust vent are not obstructed.
Position the SAROS so all audible and visual indicators or alarms can be easily seen and heard. SAROS is operable in both vertical and
horizontal orientations. Although capable of operating in a vertical orientation, the device is more stable operating in the horizontal orienta-
tion when freestanding. The user or technician must secure the device firmly to the either the patient stretcher (horizontal orientation), or to
an appropriate permanent mount in a vehicle that prevents the device from moving or coming loose during all driving conditions. CAIRE can
also offer a carrying strap P/N 21495456 to allow secure carrying of the SAROS while outside the vehicle.
Connect the AC Power Adapter to External Power Receptacle located on top of the device and plug the device into an AC Power outlet, con-
nect to a DC Power source with the 24 VDC Cable, or be sure there is a fully charged Battery installed.
Step 2: Power ON the Device and allow it to Warm Up
Oxygen Monitoring – The SAROS has an oxygen concentration status indicator (OCSI) built-in to the device. The OCSI continually monitors
the oxygen output of the device.
Press and hold the "ON/OFF" Button to power ON your SAROS. The SAROS will start up in Normal Mode and Continuous Flow of 3 LPM.
Allow five (5) minutes minimum for the device to reach its performance specifications. The five (5) minute
warm-up time is a stabilization period during which no alerts or codes are to be expected. If the device fails to reach its performance specifi-
cations after five (5) minutes, the unit will alarm according to the mode it is in.
Step 3: Connect the oxygen supply tubing to the SAROS
Clean and Replace the cannula and oxygen supply tubing regularly, as recommended by the cannula manufacturer's instructions.
Step 4: Select the flow delivery mode
Press the Flow Mode button to select the desired flow mode – Continuous or Pulse. Pressing this button repeatedly will toggle you back and
forth between the flow modes.
When operating in the Continuous Flow Mode, a continuous supply of oxygen measured in liters per minute (LPM) will flow from the
Oxygen Outlet Port.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SUPPLY TUBING OR CANNULA EXTENSIONS THAT ARE MORE THAN 50' (15.2M) IN LENGTH IN THE
CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE. IN PULSE MODE, USE ONLY THE CANNULA WITHOUT EXTENSIONS.
WARNING: USE ONLY WATER-BASED LOTIONS OR SALVES THAT ARE OXYGEN-COMPATIBLE PRIOR TO AND DURING OXYGEN
THERAPY. NEVER USE PETROLEUM OR OIL-BASED LOTIONS OR SALVES TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.
PULSE FLOW MODE OPERATION:
When operating in Pulse Flow Mode and there is no inspiratory effort detected by the device after 60 seconds total time, the device will
switch to the Continuous Flow Mode and will produce at the last equivalent setting. The alert will cease at this time.
When operating in Pulse Flow Mode, a bolus of oxygen measured in mL will be delivered from the Oxygen Outlet Port, each time an inspira-
tory effort, or negative pressure, is detected.

4.1 OPERATING THE SAROS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Figure 4-2. Cannula Installation

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