RAPIDOXYGEN R15 User manual

R15 Quick Guide

Package Contents
Unpacking / Storage
One (1) Single Use, R15 Emergency Oxygen unit with attached adult latex-free face mask in top
compartment which is connected to a latex-free tube (Tube: 7 inches in length).
Internal Chemical Contents: Type II Water (CAS# 7732-18-5);
Provox C, Sodium Peroxide (CAS# 15630-89-4);
Activated Manganese Dioxide (CAS# 1313-13-9)
Note: The R15 portable oxygen generator produces 100% medically pure humidified oxygen at a
flow of 6 Liters/minute for a minimum of 15 minutes. The R15 will produce oxygen for approximately
45 minutes in total; however, the flow rate declines after the initial 15 minutes of oxygen flow.
When activated, the system combines an oxygen-generating compound with water and a catalyst
which is then broken down into water and oxygen as a medically pure, breathable, humidified gas
that is identical to the oxygen that is stored in an oxygen cylinder.
Ideal Storage Temp: 68°F (20°C) to 75°F (23.9°C)
Max Storage Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Note: Since the R15 may be stored at extreme temperatures of cold and hot (40°F-104°F), it may
take up to 24 hours storage at room temperature (68°F to 75°F) prior to use to meet performance
specifications of 6 Liters/minute for 15 minutes. Extended storage of the R15 at temperatures greater
than 75ºF may result in a reduced shelf life.
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Instructions for Use
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Administering Emergency Oxygen
1. Call 911 to report medical emergency.
2. Remove R15 from shelf or cabinet and lay R15 flat (green side up) near subject.
3. Pull green tape to open mask compartment door for mask access.
4. Turn lever fully to indicated stop position to activate oxygen flow.
5. Oxygen flow should begin within 10 seconds and may be felt by sensing air flow – temperature
cooling on skin or lips at the mask.
6. Secure mask on subject by placing adjustable strap over and behind head. Strap may be adjusted to
custom fit head.
7. Oxygen will flow for at least 15 minutes at 6 liters/minute.
8. After initial 15 minutes of oxygen flow, oxygen will continue to flow for several minutes at lower flow
rates.
9. Once used, wait an hour to ensure oxygen flow has fully stopped after which you can dispose
the unit through your normal trash removal service.
10. You may reorder a replacement unit online at rapidoxygen.com, by email ([email protected])
or call us Toll Free [phone].
Note: The lever cannot be reversed once turned, and oxygen will flow for its complete
oxygen flow cycle of approximately 45 minutes, with the first 15 minutes at a rate of 6 Liters/minute.
Emergency oxygen produced by the R15 can be administered for many breathing and cardiac
emergencies, as well as injuries and illnesses. It may help improve tissue hypoxia (insufficient
oxygen reaching tissue cells) and reduce pain and breathing discomfort.
Always call 911 first, then attempt to ensure the victim’s airway is clear.
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4 Ways to Use the R15
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Breathing Emergency:
1. Recognize the emergency (victim conscious but struggling to breathe)
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Activate the R15 and place mask over victim’s mouth and nose
4. Explain to the person that help is on the way and it’s important to continuously breathe in flowing oxygen until
emergency medical services arrive
5. Leave the R15 on the victim until EMS arrive
Choking Emergency:
1. Recognize the emergency (victim conscious and struggling to breathe)
2. Call 9-1-1
3. If the victim is choking, immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver
4. If the victim passes out, lay the victim down on their back
5. If you can see the object in the victim’s mouth, remove it – if you can’t see the object, immediately activate the R15
6. Keep the R15’s mask on the victim until EMS arrive
7. Begin chest compressions on the victim. Chest compressions may dislodge the blockage (the item blocking their breathing
will move up or down. If it moves up to the mouth and you see it, remove the item. If it moves down, it’ll go into the lungs or
stomach, allowing the victim to breathe)
8. If the victim remains unconscious, continue with the R15 and chest compressions until help arrives
Cardiac Emergency with AED Cardiac Emergency without AED
1. Recognize the emergency (if victim collapsed: tap and shout)
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Check for breathing – not breathing or unconscious
4. Begin chest compressions for at least 2 mins
5. Place AED pads on/turn it on to start analysis
6. Activate the R15 and place mask over victim’s mouth/nose
7. If shock is advised, stand back and issue shock
8. Begin chest compressions
9. Leave the R15 on the victim until EMS arrive
10. Continue compressions until help arrives
1. Recognize the emergency (if victim collapsed: tap and shout)
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Check for breathing – not breathing or unconscious
4. Begin chest compressions if 2nd person there attach R15
5. Attach R15 during break. No earlier than 4 cycles of compressions
6. Begin chest compressions
7. Leave the R15 on the victim until EMS arrive
8. Continue chest compressions on the victim until emergency
services arrive

Additional R15 Info
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Flush with water immediately where contact is made with internal contents.
Use the R15 by expiration date printed on side label
DO NOT open R15 before or after use.
The R15 may be stored upright but keep the R15 flat (green side up) during use.
DO NOT smoke or use the R15 near an open flame.
DO NOT use the R15 near oil or grease.
Once the R15 is activated, place mask near skin to feel flow of oxygen. If oxygen does not flow within
30 seconds, confirm that tubing is not kinked or disconnected from oxygen outlet.
The R15 may be warm to the touch during use and up to an hour after the device stops producing
oxygen.
Additional Information
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free Customer Service: [phone]
Go to www.ro2.help for additional information and demonstrations on how
to use the R15
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www.rapidoxygen.com
Disposal
Warnings and Precautions
Once used, the R15 may be disposed in accordance with local disposal methods. Do not open the
R15 or remove its contents.
R15 IS A DISPOSABLE PRODUCT FOR SINGLE USE ONLY. THE R15 CANNOT BE REUSED.
Physical damage to R15 or storing above or below recommended temperature may alter
performance.
Water droplets in the hose during use are normal. Remove mask in case of excessive condensation,
vomit or secretions or if there is a noticeable color change in droplet appearance. Check and
confirm clear airway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
1. What is the R15™ device?
The R15 Emergency Oxygen device is the only commercially available portable emergency oxygen
product that is safe to use in ALL public places and that does not require certification, training or
specialized storage. This device is cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide
oxygen for emergency use. Once the R15 device is activated, oxygen flows through the connected mask
at a therapeutic rate of 6 liters per minute for 15 minutes. The R15 device requires no electric or battery
source and no maintenance. It has a 2-year shelf life, at which point a replacement R15 device may be
ordered.
2. How does the R15 device work?
Once activated, the R15 generates 100% humidified emergency oxygen for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Oxygen is generated after you turn a lever on the R15 device by combining sodium percarbonate
with water and a catalyst. The oxygen flow rate of 6 liters per minute meets FDA criteria for an over
the counter emergency oxygen delivery system
.
3. What are the R15 device advantages over an oxygen gas cylinder?
Oxygen gas cylinders cannot be openly stored in public spaces due to their very high gas pressures and
risk of explosion. Oxygen cylinders should be stored in specialized temperature controlled cabinets.
Oxygen gas cylinders require a prescription for use and are not simple to use, particularly in an
emergency - only properly certified individuals may operate an oxygen cylinder. The oxygen
cylinder also must be inspected on a regular basis to ensure the pressure and valves meet FDA
requirements and local safety codes.
In contrast to pressurized oxygen cylinders, the R15 produces oxygen by coming safe chemicals
under very low pressure, which allows the device to be stored on an open shelf or standard cabinet.
The R15 device is cleared by the FDA as an over-the-counter product to be used by untrained
bystanders and without a prescription.
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4. Why is the R15™ Portable Emergency Oxygen device so important?
Every second counts during a breathing or cardiac emergency. Here’s what happens after a victim is
without oxygen:
At 30 – 180 seconds: Victim may lose consciousness
At 1 minute: Brain cells begin to die
At 3 minutes: Lasting brain damage more likely
At 5 minutes: Death may be imminent
At 8 minutes: Average EMS response time
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Before the R15 was developed, there was no widely ACCESSIBLE & SAFE way for bystanders
to deliver emergency oxygen to victims of breathing or cardiac emergencies in public places. The R15
is NOT a pressurized oxygen cylinder and not an explosion hazard so it can be safely stored and
used anywhere. The R15 is cleared by the FDA for use by anyone without training or
certification and provides an additional level of life support.
The R15 is portable and is easily carried to a victim of a breathing or cardiac emergency. The R15 will
provide uninterrupted emergency oxygen for 15 minutes, which is about twice as long as the average
emergency medical services (EMS) response time in the United States.
5. When would you use the R15 device?
The R15 may be used for any breathing emergency, including cardiac arrest. Following are some
examples of the events that can lead to breathing emergencies where the R15 device may be used:
Allergic Reaction Drowning Victim
Drug Overdose
Fainting (from heat exhaustion or dehydration, etc.)
Fire
Heart Attack
Over Exertion
Personal injury accident causing person to pass out
Pneumonia
Shortness of Breath/Troubled Breathing
Anemia
Asthma Attack
Blood Clots in lung
Carbon Monoxide or Food Poisoning
Cardiac Arrest
Contaminated Air
COPD Flair Up
Anxiety/Panic Attack
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When someone is struggling to breathe, bystanders should immediately call 911 and then use the R15
to support the victim’s breathing until EMS arrives.
6. Why is emergency oxygen so important during a medical emergency?
Life-threatening medical emergencies can be accompanied by low tissue oxygen levels (not enough
oxygen in the victim’s blood). Even short periods of oxygen loss can lead to tissue damage, coma,
or death in less than fifteen minutes. Bystander delivery of emergency oxygen using the R15
can provide additional life support until EMS arrives.
7. How does the R15 device reduce exposure to potential “premises liability”?
The R15 is a unique safety technology designed and cleared by the FDA for bystander use – like
an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Incorporating the most up-to-date safety equipment into
corporate protocols is a best practice that may help reduce liability when the event occurs at a company’s
premises.
8. Where do you place the R15 device?
The R15 should be prominently placed in highly visible public areas for rapid access during a
medical emergency. It is recommended, as with AEDs, that the R15 devices are situated in locations
no farther than a 1 to 2 minute walk from a main public area. Example locations include: near existing
safety equipment (e.g. AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid kits), in locker rooms, restaurant or bar areas,
lobbies by a security guard, or elevator. Select multiple sites for installation of the R15 so responders do
not have to go too far to find an R15 during a medical emergency as every second counts.
9. Who can use an R15 device?
Any bystander may use the R15 device to help an individual experiencing a breathing or cardiac
emergency.
10. Can anyone buy an R15 device?
Yes – the R15 device does not require a prescription or special training, as does an oxygen cylinder. It is
sold online at rapidoxygen.com as well as through select distributors.
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