Indications For Use; Indications - Saros 4000 Operator's Manual

SAROS oxygen system is indicated for the administration of supplemental oxygen. The device is not intended for life support nor does it
provide any patient monitoring capabilities. The SAROS can be used in the Military Medical Service that is operationally used for medical
assemblages, such as the Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) and En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS), in deployed scenarios,
including wartime operations, deterrence and humanitarian and contingency operations.
The SAROS is used by patients suffering from discomfort due to ailments which affect the efficiency of one's lungs to transfer the oxygen
in air to their bloodstream. The device will be operated by a trained medical technician or clinician with a working knowledge of oxygen
concentrators. A physician has prescribed a specific oxygen flow setting to meet an individual's needs. Oxygen flow should be adjusted only
under the direction of a physician.
The SAROS uses a vacuum pressure adsorbent process to separate oxygen from the air and deliver oxygen rich gas to a patient through a
nasal cannula.
WARNING: FEDERAL U.S. LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.
WARNING: IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE USE OF NON-PRESCRIBED OXYGEN CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THIS
DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A PHYSICIAN OR QUALIFIED CLINICIAN.
NOT FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS.
AS WITH ANY ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, THE USER MAY EXPERIENCE PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION AS A RESULT OF
ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION, OR THE NEED TO HAVE THE SAROS SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. SAROS IS
NOT APPROPRIATE FOR ANY PATIENT WHO WOULD EXPERIENCE ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES AS THE RESULT OF SUCH
TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION.
USE OF AN OXYGEN MASK IS CONTRAINDICATED DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF REBREATHING EXHALED CARBON DIOXIDE.
WARNING: EXHAUST GAS MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. USE CAUTION TO AVOID
TOUCHING THE EXHAUST PORT OF THE SAROS WHILE IN USE.
WARNING: THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE ASSOCIATED WITH OXYGEN THERAPY. DO NOT USE CONCENTRATOR OR ACCESSORIES
NEAR SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.
WARNING: SMOKING DURING OXYGEN THERAPY IS DANGEROUS AND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF
THE PATIENT AND OTHERS FROM FIRE.
WARNING: OPEN FLAMES DURING OXYGEN THERAPY ARE DANGEROUS AND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FIRE OR DEATH. DO NOT
ALLOW OPEN FLAMES WITHIN 2 METERS OF THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OR ANY OXYGEN CARRYING ACCESSORIES.
WARNING: SMOKING DURING OXYGEN THERAPY IS DANGEROUS AND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FACIAL BURNS OR DEATH. DO
NOT ALLOW SMOKING WITHIN THE SAME ROOM WHERE THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OF ANY OXYGEN CARRYING ACCES-
SORIES ARE LOCATED. IF YOU INTEND TO SMOKE, YOU MUST ALWAYS TURN THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OFF, REMOVE THE
CANNULA AND LEAVE THE ROOM WHERE EITHER THE CANNULA OR MASK OR THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IS LOCATED. IF
UNABLE TO LEAVE THE ROOM, YOU MUST WAIT 10 MINUTES AFTER YOU HAVE TURNED THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OFF
BEFORE SMOKING.
NOTE: Auditory alarms may not be heard in noisy environments and/or in tactical mode. Care providers must rely on visual indications to deter-
mine if there are any alarms or other system malfunctions. Care providers should monitor the SAROS for any alarm conditions.
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