Salter Labs Nasal Cannula Service manual

Nasal
Cannula
1. Wash hands. Remove nasal cannula from package.
2.Attach end connector to oxygen source, e.g., oxygen supply
tubing or oxygen flowmeter
3. Adjust flow control knob to the prescribed liter flow. Check for
gas flow from the nasal prongs.
4.
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Product use
Hospital Use - Technical Bulletin
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Nasal
Prongs
Headset
Loop
End Connector
Wye
Connector
Supply
Tubing
Bolo
0.
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2
1
5a
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3
2
1
6
5b
6. a–Squeeze the sides of the bolo and glide the bolo up under
your chin.
b–Leave enough space to fit at least two fingers between the bolo
and chin.
a–Wrap the headset loop up and over both ears.
b–Alternative placement: Secure headset loop behind head.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
a–Position the nasal cannula with the nasal prongs facing upward
and curved toward the face
b–Insert the two nasal prongs into the nostrils.
1.
Once a day, use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the nasal
prongs and headset tubing.
2.
3.
Do not sterilize nasal cannula. Do not reuse.
Replace nasal cannula once every 7 days. Replace if
cannula becomes soiled or damaged.
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Safety Precautions
•Do allow the patient or anyone around them to smoke.This includes the use of
electronic cigerattees, pipes, cigars and cigerattes. Although, oxygen is a
nonflammable gas, it does support combustion.
•Keep oxygen equipment at least 6 feet away from flames or any heat source.
≥6 ft
•Do not use petroleum based products or oil-based creams and lotions in or
around the patients nose.
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•Do not use flammable products such as aerosol sprays or cleaning products near
the oxygen source.
•Avoid using electrical equipment that may cause a spark; for example, hair dryers
electric razor, and electric toothbrushes.
•Follow physician prescription for oxygen use.
• The total length of the nasal cannula and oxygen tubing should not exceed 57 feet to
ensure there is enough pressure to deliver prescribed oxygen flowrate.
•Do not kink, bend or tie the oxygen tubing.
Do not place anything on top of nasal cannula and oxygen tubing that could obstruct flow.
• Keep excess tubing loosely coiled and out of the way to prevent tripping on oxygen tubing.
• Do not place oxygen tubing or nasal cannula under blankets, bedsheets, etc.
•Do not let children play with oxygen equipment.
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Inform your patient how to safely use their nasal cannula while on oxygen.
•Use of swivel connector can help prevent tubing from twisting.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
No oxygen flow from
nasal prongs
1. Patient unable to feel the airflow in their nostrils.
2. Flow control valve is not turned on.
3. Oxygen system is not functioning
properly or oxygen container is empty.
4. The nasal cannula is disconnected from
oxygen device or supply tubing.
5. Nasal cannula or oxygen tubing kinked
or blocked.
1. Check air flow by placing prongs next to hand or
place nasal prongs into a small container of
clean water. Bubbles will appear if there is
oxygen flow.
2. Set flow control to prescribed setting.
3. Check pressure guage on oxygen cylinder,
ensure flow is coming from oxygen source.
4. Reconnect oxygen tubing. Ensure all tubing
connections are tight and secure.
5. Inspect cannula and oxygen tubing for
kinks or damage. Ensure nothing is placed on top
the tubing.
Water in nasal cannula or
oxygen supply tubing
1. Humidifier bottle overfilled or tipped over. 1. Pour out the excess water. Ensure humidifier bottle
is upright. Add a water trap to tubing.
Nasal dryness or
irritation
1. Gas flow is dry.
2. No humidifier is being used.
1. Try using a normal saline spray or water soluble
ointment to moisten the inside of nostrils.
2. Add a bubble humidifier to add some humidification.
Soreness or irritation
around ears 1. Headset tubing too tight.
2. Tubing pressing against skin.
1. Loosen headset tubing.
2. Place a cotton padding or cushion (e.g., E-Z Wrap,
DuoDerm patch) under headset tubing.
Skin rash and/or sores
caused by nasal cannula 1. Sensitivity or reaction to nasal cannula
material.
2. Nasal cannula is dirty.
3. Most cannula are made with a PVC material,
which may harden if used too long, or if
cleaned with an alcohol based product.
1. Contact the patient's physician. Try using a cannula
made from another material, e.g., silicone.
2. Replace the nasal cannula.
3. Replace the nasal cannula.
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2.High humidity environoment or rapid drop in
room temperature.2.Add a water trap to tubing.